Secretary - to the Unit

European Union - EU

Consultant Closes 10 Apr 2026 7 days left

Overview

The role of Secretary to the Unit involves providing assistance and secretarial tasks, organizational and general administrative support to the Head of Unit and team members within the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assignment of tasks and their follow-up within the unit
  • Follow-up of mails, letters, requests, etc.
  • Involvement in procedural steps
  • Organisation of internal and external meetings
  • Correspondence management
  • Preparation of travel arrangements (including preparation of mission orders and expense claims)
  • Support related to human resource management aspects (SYSPER2)
  • Ordering catering and office supplies
  • Other general administrative and logistic support as need arises
Required Experience
  • Adequate IT skills
  • Hands-on experience with various Commission IT tools are required.
Qualifications
  • Have a level of post-secondary education attested by a diploma OR
  • A level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years.
Other Details
Languages Required
• Have a thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the EU • AND have a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official language of the EU, to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.
Languages Preferred
• Good knowledge of French would be a strong asset.
Contract Duration
• The duration of the contract will be one year. Subject to the interest of the service, the contract may be renewed one or more times up to a maximum duration of 6 years.
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
• The grade or proposed grade range, as well as the step in that grade, will be defined on the basis of the candidates’ previous professional experience. • The pay of staff members consists of a basic salary supplemented with specific allowances, including, where applicable, expatriation and family allowances.
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