Following Phase I and Phase II (2016-2025), the EU-India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (CECP) Phase III (2026-2028), funded by the European Union (EU) is implemented through a Team Europe approach under a Multi-Partners Contribution Agreement (MPCA), fostering coordinated efforts among the EU implementing partners (GIZ and Expertise France). 

This flagship project forms part of the Global Gateway Strategy, supporting the development and market integration of energy value chains and clean technologies key to the EU and India decarbonisation strategies.

The Overall Objective (Impact) of this project is to support India’s achievement of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement and facilitate its green, low-carbon, and resilient transition, including some of India’s Mission LiFE principles.

The Specific Objective (Outcome) is to deepen cooperation under the EU-India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership, supporting policy dialogues and their effective uptake by public and private sector stakeholders in areas of mutual interest. The project will ensure a continued momentum under the EU-India Energy Panel and reinforce EU-India cooperation in the renewable energy and climate sectors. 

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Finance and Administration Assistant will oversee the overall financial, contractual, accounting, and administrative aspects of the project. She/he will support the setting up of Expertise France’s project office in India, will work closely with Deputy Coordinator and the Financial and Administrative Team at EF Headquarters in Paris, at the Energy Division, Sustainable Development Department, to harmonise practices and coordinate the administrative and financial management of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-responsible for the day-to-day implementation of financial, accounting, procurement and administrative procedures;

• Ensures effective administrative and financial support for project implementation and adherence to both EF’s internal standards and donor regulations;

• Supports procurement and contract administration in line with internal and donor rules;

• Supervise the implementation of dashboards and financial tools for the project (budget monitoring, cash flow monitoring, etc.);

• Maintains accurate records and documentation for audit and reporting purposes;

• Facilitates the logistical organization of meetings, workshops, missions, and events:

• Coordinates internal project logistics and meeting support.