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Administrative Agent

European Commission · Brussels, Belgium

This post in plain words

You would be secretary to the Director-General of DG Environment in Brussels, giving daily administrative, secretarial and logistical support. The team is small and works closely with the Director-General and the Policy Assistants.

Temporary agent

Can you apply?

The notice does not say who can apply. It refers to a separate eligibility page, which should be checked before applying.

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Languages
Working languages English and French; German is an asset.
Education
Not stated in the notice.
Experience
Relevant experience is required, but the number of years is not stated.
Contract
Temporary agent (type 2b); duration not stated.

What they ask for:

  • Strong organisation and coordination skills
  • Taking initiative and working well under pressure
  • Relevant experience with standard Commission IT tools
  • Calm, service-oriented approach in a multicultural environment
  • Interest in improving administrative procedures and quality control

What you would do

  • Coordinate and supervise the daily running of the Director-General's secretariat
  • Manage the Director-General's diary, calls, emails, documents and visitors
  • Handle administrative procedures and improve work processes with directorates and units
  • Coordinate document management, including deadlines and briefing requests
  • Back up the other two assistants, including on the Director-General's missions

How to apply

Send one PDF with your CV first and the completed application form second, by the deadline. Use the email address and reference given in the notice.

Good to know:

  • Knowledge of standard Commission IT tools is required
  • The notice lists many tools, including Ares, Sysper, Outlook, Excel, Word and MS Teams
  • Applications received after the publication deadline are not accepted
  • The post is in Brussels, Belgium

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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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