European Union Job Opportunity

European Union invites qualified candidates for the following job position. 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 organizations.

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.

Secretary – Local Agent in the Administrative Section – Vacancy notice number 295343:

Position: Secretary

Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria

We look for a committed and energetic colleague with strong experience and proven track record as secretary/assistant (minimum 3 years). You should have:

  1. Medically fit to perform the required duties;
  2. Advanced level knowledge of English (C2 level) and fluency in Amharic
  3. High school leaving certificate & minimum proven 3 years of working experience related to the job description;
  4. Proficiency in ICT required
  5. Ethiopian National or right to residence and work in Ethiopia
  6. Good standing as citizen/resident

The following will be considered an asset / selection criteria:

  • Post high school certificate in Business Administration or Secretarial Studies and/or office Management;
  • Work experience in international organisations and/or diplomatic missions;

Required Skills:

  • Personal initiative, flexibility, organisation skills and able to perform duties independently with speed and accuracy;
  • Good team player, able to adapt in a multi-cultural and diplomatic environment;
  • High degree of integrity and discretion;
  • Good communication skills; high sense of prioritisation; organisation and resilience;
  • Capacity to assure quality, speed and accuracy in performing a diversity of tasks in a complex environment;
  • Experience with organising and coordinating meetings with internal and external stakeholders, as well as high level visits;
  • Experience with document management systems;
  • Knowledge of handling information in a professional way.
  • Ability to work under pressure, respond to changing priorities, and maintain a high level of professionalism and resilience.

Place of Employment: Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia – Addis Ababa

Breadline: 31th October 2026

How to Apply

Please send your application, consisting of a motivation letter; detailed Europass format CV and a declaration on honour regarding the good standing and work rights to the functional mailbox: eeasjobs-058@eeas.europa.eu no later than 31th October 2026.

It is important to note that the Delegation of the European Union does not sponsor visas for Local Agents. Applicants must have an existing Ethiopian work authorization that does not require Delegation of the European Union sponsorship.

Please use the reference Vacancy Administrative Section Secretary

Only complete applications received on time via functional mailbox will be considered.

The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check and requested to submit references.

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