Assistant to West Africa Division (Contract Agent FGII)

About the role

The European External Action Service is seeking an Assistant for its West Africa Division (AFRICA.3) at the headquarters in Brussels. The position is a Contract Agent FGII role, supporting the division’s work on EU foreign policy, security and development in the sixteen West African countries and regional bodies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Division in shaping and implementing EU political relations with West African states and regional organisations (ECOWAS, WAEMU).
• Monitor and analyse political, economic and social developments in the region and prepare briefing notes.
• Support the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HRVP) in coordination with Council Working Party, PSC, FAC and other EU bodies.
• Collaborate closely with EU Delegations in West Africa to ensure coherent policy actions.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, speeches and internal documents related to the division’s mandate.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background (e.g., international relations, political science, law, economics).
• Experience or strong interest in EU external action and West African affairs.
• Ability to work in a multilingual, multicultural environment and to coordinate with various EU institutions.

Required skills