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Administrative Assistant to the Policy Assistants of the Director-General

European Commission · Brussels, Belgium

This post in plain words

You would support the Policy Assistants to the Director-General of DG EMPL in a small, friendly team in Brussels. The job involves a lot of contact with DG EMPL units, directorates and cabinets, and needs discretion and initiative.

Temporary agent

Can you apply?

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Languages
Clear communication in English and French is essential.
Education
Not stated in the notice.
Experience
Experience assisting at senior management level is expected. No number of years is given.
Contract
Temporary agent 2(b), grade range AST 1 to AST 3.

What they ask for:

  • Experience assisting at senior management level.
  • Excellent organisation and communication skills.
  • Good IT skills, especially in BASIS and other DG EMPL tools.
  • Clear communication in English and French.
  • Discretion, attention to detail and a proactive way of working.

What you would do

  • Handle correspondence, agenda and phone calls.
  • Monitor reporting activities and data accuracy in various systems.
  • Organise meetings, calls and missions for the Policy Assistants.
  • Monitor and manage briefings in BASIS.
  • Prepare and collect documents for the weekly Coordination Meeting.
  • Assist the Administrative Assistant to the Director-General when required.

How to apply

Send one PDF with your CV first and the completed application form second, by the deadline. Put the reference EMPL/COM/2026/2230 in the email subject, using the address given in the notice.

Good to know:

  • The post is based in Brussels.
  • Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
  • Check the official eligibility page for all conditions.

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