- Contract type: Local Agent
Vacancy Notice
Job title: Accounts Clerk
(m/f/x)
LOCAL AGENT GROUP - III
Ref: Sysper Job no. 354883 – ADMINISTRATION Section
We are
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.
The EU Delegation to the Bangladesh, Dhaka works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Bangladesh government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.
We offer
The post of Accounts Cleark (Local Agent, Group -3) in the Delegation’s Administration Section t. “This is a fixed term employment contract of 3 years, with a possibility of renewal under reserve of budgetary availabilities and operational considerations. For internal candidate holding an indefinite term contract, alternative contractual arrangements may apply in accordance with institutional policies. The team consists of 15 (8 General Staff and 7 drivers) people and there are occasional atypical working hours (General Working hours: 37.5 Hours/week).
Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed to functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Administration, providing the support to the efficient administration of the EU Delegation by applying strong expertise in administrative management, finance, procurement, and coordination, ensuring full compliance with local laws and EU/EEAS rules while supporting effective operations in a multicultural working environment.
Following main tasks and duties are currently required:
BUDGET and FINANCE - Assistance to the Accountant:
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Verification of supporting documents, check and settlement of invoices
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Assistance in the payment of salaries and verification of social security contributions
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Assist and provide backup to the Accountant
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Manage Third Party Files in SUMMA (Legal Entities, Financial Identification)
+ PROCUREMENT and CONTRACT MANAGEMENT - Asset Manager:
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Annual asset inventory
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Ensure proper ABAC Asset circuit for new assets
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Manage declassification of assets
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Execution and follow-up of supply orders
+ PROCUREMENT and CONTRACT MANAGEMENT - Managements of Procurement procedures:
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Initiation of procurement procedures.
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Assistance in drafting the procurement legal documents
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Follow-up of the on-going procedures
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Termination and renewal of leases contracts
+ PROCUREMENT and CONTRACT MANAGEMENT - Contract Manager:
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Drafting and follow-up of lease contracts under Art 5 and for office buildings
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Assistance to the staff for contracts under Art 23.
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Update and follow-up of ABAC/SUMMA and Immogest.
+ BUDGET, FINANCE, CONTRACTS and ACCOUNTING - Operational Initiating Agent:
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Calculation and verifications of Mission Claims.
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Initiation of lease payment (Art 5 & Office building) and advance payment for lease (Art 2).
+ BACKUP SUPPORT: Transport, Medical & HRM:
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It is needed sometimes in absence of particular person to provide backup support in Transport Management, Medical issues (Local) and Human Resource Management (HRM).
The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from BDT. 113,623 to BDT. 263,383. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.
The expected start date will be 01 January 2027.
Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered):
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Bachelor degree (ISCED Level 6) in accounting
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5 years of proven relevant professional experience (accounting, audit, finance, etc.)
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Good command of English (min. CEFR B2 level)
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Proficient in Bangla language;
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Right to residence and work in the country at the time of submitting the application
Assets / selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant):
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Experience working in a diplomatic mission, a development agency or in an international organisation
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Experience working with the European Union tools, policies and procedures
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Short-cycle tertiary degree in accounting, finance, business administration or similar (ISCED level 5)
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Language certification in any other European Union Member states.
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mother tongue Bangla (mother tongue);
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Microsoft Office and standard digital collaboration tools;
How to apply
The applicant must apply by sending
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a cover letter, signed
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a Curriculum Vitæ (to include, at the minimum, exact job titles, employers names and detailed tasks descriptions) using only of the Europass templates available at: https://europass.europa.eu/en
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a Letter of Motivation maximum 1 page
all documents to the following email address:
DELEGATION-BANGLADESH-APPLICATIONS@eeas.europa.eu
And mention in the email’ subject: "Ref: Sysper Job no. 354883 – JOB TITLE: Accounts Clerk"
no later than 16:00 Hours on or before 30 November 2026.
Only short-listed candidates will be called for appearing in a written test and/or interview.
Caution: The applicant must verify that he/she fulfils all the conditions. For easy verification, the applicant must mark all the squares r relating to each document or application condition. The absence of one of these conditions or documents is a reason for the rejection of the application.
The process
After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.
Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV and motivation letter; practical testing and interviews. The 3 or more best candidates will be invited to the final interview and/or written test.
Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.
Please note that the final offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of a medical check and the submission of a police clearance certificate
Candidates who wish to lodge a complaint regarding the recruitment process may submit a written communication to the functional mailbox to which they sent the initial application. Upon receipt, the Delegation will review the matter and, where appropriate, consult Headquarters before providing a response.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality, preventing discrimination on any grounds and ensuring a zero tolerance approach to any form of harassment. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.
If pre-selected, candidates with disabilities are invited to contact the Delegation (DELEGATION-BANGLADESH-APPLICATIONS@eeas.europa.eu) in order to accommodate any special needs and provide assistance to ensure equality of opportunities with other candidates.
If a candidate with a disability is selected and recruited, the EEAS is committed to appropriate measures in order to accommodate his or her special needs to the working place or working conditions in accordance with Art 4 of the Decision ADMIN(2025)13 of the Director-General for Resource Management of the European External Action Service on providing reasonable accommodation for local staff with disabilities working in Union Delegations.
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