You will be responsible for following up the
PregInPoxVac project funded by the EU-EDCTP3 and CEPI*, as well as the
SEmaReACT project funded by the EU, SERI and their spin-off projects. As multidisciplinary projects, they are carried out in the DRC and Zambia but also have Kenyan, Italian, and Tanzanian partners. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the financial follow up of these projects at the University of Antwerp and abroad, under the supervision of the Project Managers of the respective projects and the institutes’ and departments’ heads. If you have a passion for finance, have strong organizational skills, and are excited to work on dynamic projects, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. (*under negotiation)The position includes the following tasks:
- You are responsible for professional service provision within the domain of finances within the department, and in particular for these (and other) research projects. You provide fundamental expert advice and consulting to other actors, are responsible for financial planning, budget management and financial reporting to donors.
- You immerse yourself in EU and other donor-specific regulations and guidelines.
- You support and assist foreign project partners with financial and administrative issues, for example in their budget planning, (interim) reporting and audits.
- You contribute to the general financial and administrative preparation of project proposals, implementation and follow-up of project activities.
- You support the preparation and follow-up of contracts with partner institutions and donors.
- You are a networker, develop and maintain constructive communication and good partnerships with international partners and donors.
- You also provide the necessary administrative support for project activities: e.g. tenders, legal aspects, organizing shipments, placing orders, booking travel, supporting incoming and outgoing mobility, etc.
- In your role, you take instructions and regulations into account with a view to achieving predefined objectives.