Budget Officer
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Background
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) provides independent, evidence-based advice to policy-makers, to help ensure full respect for fundamental rights across the EU, for everyone. To this end, the Agency collects and analyses information and data on a range of fundamental rights issues, provides assistance and expertise to EU institutions and to EU Member States’ governments, raises rights awareness, communicates its findings and strengthens cooperation and ties between fundamental rights actors.
The Administration Unit
The Administration Unit is responsible for supporting the operational work of the Agency, enhancing its ability to function as a best practice, knowledge-based, lean and service-oriented public body. It provides core support services to the Agency, including in the areas of finance, human resources, IT and facilities.
Duties
This Budget Officer is responsible for planning, monitoring and reporting on the annual budget of FRA. They will:
- Support the planning and preparation of the annual and multi-annual budget of FRA, covering administrative and operational expenses;
- Monitor the consumption of commitment and payment appropriations using the Agency’s financial system and prepare periodic reports comparing budget plans to actual spending;
- Prepare forecasts and budget scenarios using known and unknown variables and give advice on the implications for budget management and implementation;
- Support the needs of the Agency with the creation and maintenance of databases or relevant IT tools for budget management, seeking to automate wherever possible;
- Advise and support management and units on budgetary issues and procedures;
- Verify and/or initiate, if applicable, budgetary and financial transactions, ensuring compliance with the financial rules and regulations and established procedures;
- Ensure the carry-over of appropriations;
- Assist in the development of financial procedures and the of templates and other standard documents;
- Contribute to drawing up Annual Activity Reports (AAR) and providing information for internal audits and the Court of Auditors;
- Provide support to the Accountant in management of the Agency’s accounts and be capable of deputising during periods of absence.
Duties applicable to all staff:
Perform any other related duties assigned by the manager.
How to apply
To apply, see the FRA - Vacancy search (gestmax.eu)
Deadline
The deadline for applications is 27 November 2025 at 13:00 CET.