Secretary (Local Agent) - Administrative Section

About the role

The EU Delegation to the African Union in Addis Ababa is recruiting a Secretary (Local Agent, Group 3) for its Administrative Section. The team has about 10 people and may occasionally require atypical working hours. The post is supervised by the Head of Administration, and duties vary according to the needs of the Delegation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall organisational and secretarial assistance in the administrative section
• Help the Head of Administration manage the administrative section
• Format, edit and file reports and documents, and maintain the section's files and common calendar
• Support logistics for meetings, events and missions
• Keep an up-to-date inventory of stationery, furniture and assets
• Liaise with external stakeholders on events, logistics and organisational arrangements
• Cooperate with secretaries of other departments and cover their tasks when they are absent

Required profile

• At least 3 years of proven experience as a secretary or assistant
• High school leaving certificate
• C2-level English and fluent Amharic
• Medical fitness and good standing as a citizen or resident
• Right to reside and work in Ethiopia; the Delegation does not sponsor visas, so applicants need existing Ethiopian work authorisation
• An asset: a post-high-school certificate in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies or Office Management, and experience in international organisations or diplomatic missions

Required skills

• Proficiency in ICT
• Document management systems
• Meeting organisation and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Independence, organisation, integrity, discretion and good communication skills

What we offer

• A competitive benefits package, subject to conditions, including personal leave days, public holidays, health insurance and a retirement savings plan
• Base salary depending on verified experience

Applications (motivation letter, Europass CV and declaration on good standing and work rights) are sent by email to the Delegation's administration before 31 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview and practical test, and employment is conditional on proof of eligibility to work in Ethiopia.