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Secretary

European Commission · Luxembourg

This post in plain words

This temporary agent job is a secretary post in unit SANTE.B.3 of DG Health and Food Safety, based in Luxembourg. The post supports the team for European Reference Networks for rare diseases and gives administrative help to the whole unit.

Temporary agent

Can you apply?

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Contract
Temporary agent, type 2(b); duration not stated

What they ask for:

  • Is motivated and has an excellent work ethic.
  • Is a good team worker.
  • Is service minded, diplomatic and has a positive attitude.
  • Has clear, structured thinking and good organisation skills.
  • Has good written and oral communication skills.
  • Can deliver under pressure and stay flexible.

What you would do

  • Assist in managing communications with EU institutions, Member States and stakeholders.
  • Check that incoming messages are assigned, followed up and meet deadlines.
  • Provide secretarial support and monitor deadlines for briefings, speeches and replies.
  • Help organise meetings and events with Member States and stakeholders.
  • Support projects related to rare diseases.
  • Prepare reports, documents, letters and notes for the team.

How to apply

Send your CV and completed application form as one PDF by email to the address given in the notice, with the reference SANTE/COM/2026/2111 in the subject line.

Good to know:

  • The job is in Luxembourg.
  • Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
  • Send the CV first, then the application form, in one PDF.

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