Call for Expressions of Interest: Internal Assessment of Financial Reporting Procedures

EMSO ERIC has published an open invitation to submit Expressions of Interest (EoI) for an internal assessment of its procedures and policies governing the financial reporting of European Commission-funded R&D projects.

As a distributed pan-European research infrastructure operating 14 Regional Facilities across European seas, EMSO ERIC regularly coordinates and participates in large-scale initiatives under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme. This assessment aims to ensure rigorous compliance, solid risk governance, and full alignment with EU grant regulations and internal statutory frameworks.

Scope of the Assignment

The selected firm will conduct a three-month assessment covering the following tasks:

●       Validation of the procedures and policies adopted by EMSO regarding the cost reporting activities towards the European Commission also in its role of coordinator of other entities in R&D projects. The validation will be conducted with reference to EMSO internal structure (such as bylaws) and to the legal perimeter of the Grant and of the applicable rules of Horizon Europe Framework programme of the European Commission.

●       In case validation needs remedies to be adopted, support EMSO in the adoption of such remediation plan.

●       Provide EMSO ERIC with a legal opinion regarding the compliance of the procedures and policies in terms of results, data and process flows, registration of the information and data resulting from the procedures and policies

Key deliverables:

●       Final assessment report including compliance, risk-gap analysis, and remediation plan

●       Opinion letter specifying the compliance with applicable EU grant agreements of the Horizon Europe Framework programme and financial-reporting requirements.

EXPECTED REMUNERATION

Considering the nature, complexity and volume of EMSO ERIC’s activities, the envisaged all-inclusive fee shall not exceed EUR 10,000.00.

Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026.

Read the full document for more information and how to apply (link)