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Secretary – Local Agent in the Administrative Section

EU Delegation to the African Union · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

This post in plain words

This is a local agent post in the Administrative Section of the EU Delegation to the African Union in Addis Ababa. The job supports the Head of Administration with secretarial work, files, meetings and events, and may include atypical working hours.

Local agent (EU delegation) Open to citizens of the host country

Can you apply?

Ethiopian nationals or people with the right to live and work in Ethiopia can apply. Applicants must already have Ethiopian work authorisation that does not need EU Delegation sponsorship.

Languages
English at C2 level and fluency in Amharic
Education
Secondary school · High school leaving certificate; a post-high school certificate in business administration or secretarial studies is an asset
Experience
At least 3 years of proven work experience related to the job; experience in international organisations or diplomatic missions is an asset
Contract
Local agent post; the base salary depends on verified employment experience

What they ask for:

  • Advanced English (C2) and fluency in Amharic
  • At least 3 years of related work experience
  • High school leaving certificate
  • Proficiency in ICT
  • Medically fit for the duties
  • Ethiopian nationality or right to live and work in Ethiopia

What you would do

  • Give overall secretarial and organisational support in the administrative section
  • Help the Head of Administration manage the section
  • Format, edit and file reports and documents
  • Maintain section files and the common calendar
  • Support logistics for meetings, events and missions
  • Liaise with external stakeholders on events and administrative matters

How to apply

Send a motivation letter, a detailed Europass CV and a declaration on honour by email to the functional mailbox, quoting the reference Vacancy Administrative Section Secretary.

Good to know:

  • Selection includes a short-list, an interview and a practical test.
  • The job is conditional on proof of the right to work in Ethiopia.
  • The successful candidate will have a medical check and provide references.
  • The Delegation does not sponsor visas for local agents.

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.

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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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