Secretary (Local Agent, Group III)
EU Delegation to Botswana and SADC · Gaborone, Botswana
This post in plain words
This local agent post is in the administration section of the EU Delegation in Gaborone. The secretary supports the section with correspondence, meetings, files, logistics, and some accounting and budget tasks.
Can you apply?
Only people with the right to live and work in Botswana can apply. Other limits are not stated.
- Languages
- Excellent knowledge (C1) of English and fluent Setswana; comprehension of French is an asset.
- Education
- Post-secondary or vocational · Secondary diploma followed by a post-secondary degree in administration.
- Experience
- At least 5 years in business or public administration, gained after the qualification.
- Contract
- Local agent, fixed-term contract of 2 years, renewable subject to budget and needs.
What they ask for:
- Secondary diploma plus post-secondary degree in administration.
- At least 5 years of business or public administration experience.
- Excellent English (C1) and fluent Setswana.
- Excellent Excel skills and proficient use of standard office systems.
- Right to live and work in Botswana, and medical fitness for the tasks.
What you would do
- Manage correspondence, meetings, minutes and files for the administration section.
- Prepare verbal notes and follow up visas and permits for expatriate staff.
- Organise missions and validate drivers' services in the dedicated application.
- Support local recruitment and keep personnel and leave records.
- Help manage office and accommodation assets, supplies and repairs.
- Support VIP visits and events with logistics.
How to apply
Email a signed motivation letter, a CV in Europass format and a copy of your ID or proof of right to live and work in Botswana. Put reference 157066 in the subject. The deadline is 16:00 local time (GMT+1) on 5 November 2026.
Good to know:
- The expected start date is 1 December 2026.
- Selected candidate has a medical check and background check before recruitment.
- Shortlisted candidates may face practical tests and interviews.
- Work may include occasional atypical hours in a team of 9 people.
How this kind of post works
Most EU posts require EU citizenship, but not all of them: local posts in EU Delegations, some traineeships and some mission posts are open to others.
We wrote this summary automatically from the official notice, published by EEAS (eeas.europa.eu). Only the official notice counts: read it before you apply.
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