The European Union Delegation to Ethiopia is looking for: Secretary
We are
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 28 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.
The EU Delegation to Ethiopia ensures:
- the tasks of the EU Presidency in this host country;
- the representation of the European Union to Ethiopia;
- the follow-up of bilateral relations in the areas of political, economic, trade and external assistance cooperation (financial & technical);
- the follow-up of EU policies in other sectors;
- the follow-up of EU policies to identify opportunities for synergies and/or in-coherences between such policies and poverty reduction in line with policy coherence for development (Art 208 TFEU);
- promotes and defends the values and interests of the EU;
- Coordinates the work of the Member States’ Embassies, particularly in the fields of EU competences, notably trade and external assistance;
- carries out CFSP (Common Foreign Security Policy) demarches as appropriate; reports to Headquarters on all matters of interest for EU policies;
- carries out press and public diplomacy activities in pursuit of the above;
- ensures the long-term programming of aid and the management of programmes and devolved projects within the framework of the current reform of External Aid Management;
- ensures implementation of the Communication on a stronger Partnership to deliver Market Access by means of market access teams;
- ensures the follow-up of EU policies in all sectors in particular the Communication on a stronger Partnership to deliver Market Access by means of market access teams; provides any necessary support for visits by Members of the EEAS, Commission, Council and Parliament.
We offer
We offer a post as secretary in the office of the Ambassador/Head of Delegation. He/she will be part of a team assisting the Head of Delegation in carrying out his daily duties. This includes preparing his travel arrangement and managing his calendar. In addition to the normal secretarial tasks, the successful candidate will be the focal point for diplomatic contacts with the local authorities and Governmental institutions. The post requires experience in working with International Organisations and/or Foreign Embassies. It also requires fluent Amharic and English language skills, combined with excellent communication skills.
Place of Employment: Delegation of the EU to Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
Working hours/week: 37.5
Group: 3
Starting gross salary: 1350 EURO month
We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as provident fund and medical insurance are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.
Selection Criteria
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school certificate; Secretarial/Commercial College diploma
2. Minimum of five years of experience
3. Excellent writing & communication skills in English and Amharic. The knowledge of French language will be considered as an asset but is not a requirement.
4. Computer software skills (Microsoft office/Outlook/Excel)
5. Medically fit to perform the required duties
6. Ability to organise independently official events/functions.
How to apply:
Please send your application and supporting documents to the Delegation of the European Union Office, in front of Desalegn Hotel, P.O. Box 5570, Addis Ababa. The package should include a motivation letter, a detailed CV, as well as references of previous professional experience.
The selection of eligible candidates will be done through an interview panel with a number of Delegation staff including the Head of Delegation.
The Delegation will not provide additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to [email protected]
The 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. The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview panel. The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually. However, the Delegation will inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed.
The deadline for applications is: 16 November 2018
We are
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 28 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.
The EU Delegation to Ethiopia ensures:
- the tasks of the EU Presidency in this host country;
- the representation of the European Union to Ethiopia;
- the follow-up of bilateral relations in the areas of political, economic, trade and external assistance cooperation (financial & technical);
- the follow-up of EU policies in other sectors;
- the follow-up of EU policies to identify opportunities for synergies and/or in-coherences between such policies and poverty reduction in line with policy coherence for development (Art 208 TFEU);
- promotes and defends the values and interests of the EU;
- Coordinates the work of the Member States’ Embassies, particularly in the fields of EU competences, notably trade and external assistance;
- carries out CFSP (Common Foreign Security Policy) demarches as appropriate; reports to Headquarters on all matters of interest for EU policies;
- carries out press and public diplomacy activities in pursuit of the above;
- ensures the long-term programming of aid and the management of programmes and devolved projects within the framework of the current reform of External Aid Management;
- ensures implementation of the Communication on a stronger Partnership to deliver Market Access by means of market access teams;
- ensures the follow-up of EU policies in all sectors in particular the Communication on a stronger Partnership to deliver Market Access by means of market access teams; provides any necessary support for visits by Members of the EEAS, Commission, Council and Parliament.
We offer
We offer a post as secretary in the office of the Ambassador/Head of Delegation. He/she will be part of a team assisting the Head of Delegation in carrying out his daily duties. This includes preparing his travel arrangement and managing his calendar. In addition to the normal secretarial tasks, the successful candidate will be the focal point for diplomatic contacts with the local authorities and Governmental institutions. The post requires experience in working with International Organisations and/or Foreign Embassies. It also requires fluent Amharic and English language skills, combined with excellent communication skills.
Place of Employment: Delegation of the EU to Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
Working hours/week: 37.5
Group: 3
Starting gross salary: 1350 EURO month
We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as provident fund and medical insurance are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.
Selection Criteria
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school certificate; Secretarial/Commercial College diploma
2. Minimum of five years of experience
3. Excellent writing & communication skills in English and Amharic. The knowledge of French language will be considered as an asset but is not a requirement.
4. Computer software skills (Microsoft office/Outlook/Excel)
5. Medically fit to perform the required duties
6. Ability to organise independently official events/functions.
How to apply:
Please send your application and supporting documents to the Delegation of the European Union Office, in front of Desalegn Hotel, P.O. Box 5570, Addis Ababa. The package should include a motivation letter, a detailed CV, as well as references of previous professional experience.
The selection of eligible candidates will be done through an interview panel with a number of Delegation staff including the Head of Delegation.
The Delegation will not provide additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to [email protected]
The 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. The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview panel. The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually. However, the Delegation will inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed.
The deadline for applications is: 16 November 2018
The European Union Delegation to Ethiopia is looking for: Secretary
We are
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 28 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.
The EU Delegation to Ethiopia ensures:
- the tasks of the EU Presidency in this host country;
- the representation of the European Union to Ethiopia;
- the follow-up of bilateral relations in the areas of political, economic, trade and external assistance cooperation (financial & technical);
- the follow-up of EU policies in other sectors;
- the follow-up of EU policies to identify opportunities for synergies and/or in-coherences between such policies and poverty reduction in line with policy coherence for development (Art 208 TFEU);
- promotes and defends the values and interests of the EU;
- Coordinates the work of the Member States’ Embassies, particularly in the fields of EU competences, notably trade and external assistance;
- carries out CFSP (Common Foreign Security Policy) demarches as appropriate; reports to Headquarters on all matters of interest for EU policies;
- carries out press and public diplomacy activities in pursuit of the above;
- ensures the long-term programming of aid and the management of programmes and devolved projects within the framework of the current reform of External Aid Management;
- ensures implementation of the Communication on a stronger Partnership to deliver Market Access by means of market access teams;
- ensures the follow-up of EU policies in all sectors in particular the Communication on a stronger Partnership to deliver Market Access by means of market access teams; provides any necessary support for visits by Members of the EEAS, Commission, Council and Parliament.
We offer
We offer a post as secretary in the office of the Ambassador/Head of Delegation. He/she will be part of a team assisting the Head of Delegation in carrying out his daily duties. This includes preparing his travel arrangement and managing his calendar. In addition to the normal secretarial tasks, the successful candidate will be the focal point for diplomatic contacts with the local authorities and Governmental institutions. The post requires experience in working with International Organisations and/or Foreign Embassies. It also requires fluent Amharic and English language skills, combined with excellent communication skills.
Place of Employment: Delegation of the EU to Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
Working hours/week: 37.5
Group: 3
Starting gross salary: 1350 EURO month
We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as provident fund and medical insurance are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.
Selection Criteria
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school certificate; Secretarial/Commercial College diploma
2. Minimum of five years of experience
3. Excellent writing & communication skills in English and Amharic. The knowledge of French language will be considered as an asset but is not a requirement.
4. Computer software skills (Microsoft office/Outlook/Excel)
5. Medically fit to perform the required duties
6. Ability to organise independently official events/functions.
How to apply:
Please send your application and supporting documents to the Delegation of the European Union Office, in front of Desalegn Hotel, P.O. Box 5570, Addis Ababa. The package should include a motivation letter, a detailed CV, as well as references of previous professional experience.
The selection of eligible candidates will be done through an interview panel with a number of Delegation staff including the Head of Delegation.
The Delegation will not provide additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to [email protected]
The 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. The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview panel. The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually. However, the Delegation will inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed.
The deadline for applications is: 16 November 2018
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