We are

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.

We offer

We offer a permanent post as Secretary to provide general administrative and secretarial assistance, as well as document management services to the Operations section, under the supervision of the Head of Cooperation. Other tasks than the ones listed below that are in the interest of service and attributed by the Head of Delegation or the Head of Cooperation and their substitutes can also be required.  

Duration:  indefinite contract subject to a successful probation period

Place of employment:  EU Delegation in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.

Working hours: 37.5 hours/week.

Local Agent position: Group III.

Minimum Monthly Basic gross salary: 1126 Euro.

We offer a competitive progressive career in an international environment. Benefits, such as an additional pension scheme and complementary medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

We look for motivated candidates who can demonstrate the following:

Qualifications: Recognised post-secondary education diploma in the domain of secretariat, public administration, business administration, or fields related to the main tasks or knowledge.

Professional experience:

-           Operational and administrative support and resources.

-           Relevant working experience: minimum 2 years.

-           Experience in an international environment is an asset.

Knowledge:

• Excellent PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power point, etc.

Competences:

• Ability to communicate in meetings;
• Ability to understand and be understood
• Capacity to deliver in a structured way;
• Drafting skills;
• Planning capacity
• Ability to work in a team
• Sociability skills.

Languages:

Very good working level of English and Romanian, Russian an advantage. Knowledge of French or another EU language is an asset.

A full job-description is attached to this vacancy announcement

How to apply

Please send your application[i] and supporting documents to [vezi email]eeasjobs-175@eeas.europa.eu clearly indicating for which post you apply.

Procedure

After the deadline for applications, the applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee set up for this purpose. The Selection Committee will prepare a short-list of candidates who are considered to be the most suitable for the post on the basis of a preliminary assessment of the information provided in their application letter and the supporting documents.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to a job interview followed by a written test.

Citizenship

This post is a local-agent post. Applicants must be citizens of Moldova or have valid work and residence permits.

The deadline for submission:

31 October 2024 by 18:00 local time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Additional information

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone. Please address any queries to [vezi email]eeasjobs-175@eeas.europa.eu

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