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Administrative Agent - Assistant to the Head of Unit

European Commission · Brussels, Belgium

This post in plain words

This temporary job in Brussels supports the Head of Unit and the deputy Head of Unit in the Medical Products unit of DG Health and Food Safety. The work is mostly administrative, including correspondence, deadlines, meetings and missions.

Temporary agent

Can you apply?

The notice does not state nationality or age limits. It refers to the eligibility page of the official site for the full conditions.

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Languages
Fluent English, oral and written; good knowledge of French or another EU language is an advantage
Experience
Experience in a secretariat is an advantage, but no minimum number of years is stated
Contract
Temporary agent, contract type 2(b); duration not stated

What they ask for:

  • Good coordination and organisation skills
  • Good sense of initiative and ability to work independently
  • Experience in a secretariat, if possible
  • Fluent English, oral and written
  • Adequate IT skills

What you would do

  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence
  • Monitor follow-up of deadlines
  • Organise meetings with Member States
  • Organise the unit's meetings
  • Prepare missions and access to documents
  • Support the smooth running of the unit

How to apply

Send one PDF with your CV first and the completed application form second, by the deadline. Quote the reference DG/COM/2026/2176 in the email subject. Late applications are not accepted.

Good to know:

  • Place of work is Brussels
  • Applications must be sent by the publication deadline; none are accepted after it
  • Eligibility conditions are on the official eligibility page

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We wrote this summary automatically from the official notice, published by EU Careers (eu-careers.europa.eu). Only the official notice counts: read it before you apply.

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