Budget/Accounting Assistant

About the role

The European Union Delegation in Beirut is seeking a Budget/Accounting Assistant (Local Agent Group II) to support its Finance, Contracts & Audit Section. The role is a fixed‑term position of two years, with possible renewal, and involves providing technical and administrative support for financial and legal aspects of EU cooperation programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse, verify and process payment requests and financial guarantees.
• Prepare and manage documents related to financial operations such as commitments, de‑commitments, payment and recovery orders.
• Monitor contracts, payments and execution deadlines, ensuring compliance with EU procedures and regulations.
• Support tendering procedures, prepare calls for tenders/proposals, and act as secretary for evaluation committees.
• Encode data accurately in relevant IT applications and contribute to financial reports, forecasts and annual statistics.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in public‑sector budgeting, accounting or contract management.
• Familiarity with EU financial rules, procurement procedures and audit processes.
• Ability to work under the supervision of the Head of Section and adapt to changing delegation needs.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract of two years with potential renewal.
• Opportunity to work in a diplomatic environment supporting EU initiatives in Lebanon.
• Professional development within a multicultural team of 15 staff members.