Secretary to Director/Deputy Managing Director – Africa (EEAS)

About the role

The European External Action Service (EEAS) is seeking a Secretary to support the Director/Deputy Managing Director of the Managing Directorate for Africa. The role is based at EEAS Headquarters in Brussels and involves managing the senior official’s agenda and administrative tasks within a three‑person support team.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and organise the Deputy Managing Director’s calendar, appointments and travel arrangements.
• Prepare, edit and file correspondence, briefing notes and official documents.
• Coordinate meetings, conferences and events, ensuring all logistical details are covered.
• Collaborate with the Political Assistant and Administrative Assistant to ensure smooth operation of the Directorate.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and uphold data‑protection standards.

Required profile

• Successful completion of the CAST exam and eligibility for a Contract Agent FGII position.
• Proven experience in high‑level administrative or secretarial support, preferably within an international or diplomatic setting.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of additional EU languages is an advantage.

Required skills

What we offer

• Initial one‑year fixed‑term contract, renewable up to a maximum of six years.
• Opportunity to work at the heart of the EU’s diplomatic service.
• Professional development within a multicultural, multilingual environment.