The European Union Delegation to the State of Eritrea is looking for:

Secretary in the Political, Press & Information section.

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 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. 

The EU Delegation to the State of Eritrea works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Eritrean government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

A post of Secretary (Local Agent Group III) in the Delegation’s PPI Section for a one-year contract. The team consists of two-three people and there are occasional atypical working hours. Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of PPI Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in the daily activities of the Head of Section. 

Following main tasks and duties are currently required: 

• Secretarial support, including drafting correspondence, operating telephone, tracking and filing documents of the section, and any other clerical or administrative duty as required.

• Assistance and support to the daily activities of the Head of Section.

• Translation of articles and other material from Tigrinya into English.

• Research and documentation on selected topics.

• Support in drafting notes and analyses.

• Assistance to the press officer in monitoring the press and social media, and in the provision of documentation and information; assistance on drafting press reviews.

• Assistance in the organisation of meetings and events hosted by the Delegation.

• Coordination and logistics for political events and EU visibility.

• Maintaining contacts with other missions, local authorities, NGO’s, media.

• Arranging official trips.

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience.  There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a provident fund.

The expected start date will be 01^st of September 2025. 

Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)

Education and training

• Higher Secondary School Diploma or Secretariat Diploma or another field related to the position.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience.

• General office experience, especially in coordination and organization activities.

• Experience in a diplomatic mission, international organization or multinational company.

Knowledge

• Very good knowledge of Eritrea’s history, institutional setting, legislation, and economy.

• Tigrinya as mother language, and fluency in English (C1).

• Good knowledge of social media.

• Good knowledge of computer software systems (word, excel, power point).

Skills

• Excellent drafting skills and capacity to translate complex texts. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and good presentation skills.

• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.

Personal qualities

• Open, flexible personality, team player.

• Loyal and discreet.

• Sense of initiative.

• Well organised.

• Willingness to learn about the EU.

Assets / selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)

• Degree in international relations, international development, law, political science, economy, or a very strong proven background in one of those fields.

• Proven Office experience.

• Knowledge of European Union rules and procedures concerning contracts.

• Financial, protocol relations and/or human resources management experience.

• Knowledge of European Union internal applications.

How to apply

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter and Europass format CV no later than 00:00 15/07/2025 to delegation-eritrea-press-and-information@eeas.europa.euor an envelope via POST OFFICE 5710 or by HAND DELIVERY clearly mentioning "Secretary in the PPI Section" to the following address:

Delegation of the European Union to the State of Eritrea, 

P.O. Box 5710

Attn: Mr Sebastien BERGEON

Head of Political, Press and Information Section

Only complete applications received on time will be considered.

The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check.

Candidate must have fulfilled his/her national service obligation and provide evidence of release and/or exemption paper.

The process

After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose. Copies of supporting documents, evidence of residence in Eritrea and evidence of completion or exemption of Eritrean National Service are eligibility criteria.

Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV. 
The two or three best candidates will be invited to the interview.

Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this job advertisement to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the email address used to submit the application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: 

The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service that is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.