Secretary to the Head of Representation

European Union - EU

Consultant Closes 21 Aug 2026 20 days left

Overview

To ensure the secretariat of the Representation, provide general support to different teams, and contribute to the good functioning of the Representation.


Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the Head of Representation’s agenda
  • Organise meetings
  • Contribute to the preparation and smooth running of high-level visits also from a protocol aspect
  • Ensure effective management of functional mailboxes of the Representation
  • Prepare correspondence for the Head of Representation to internal and external entities
  • Take minutes of meetings
  • Organise trips, hotel reservations, transports, mission orders and cost declarations
  • Ensure the logistical support in the organisation of meetings, lunches, exhibitions, conferences, visits including room reservations, preparation of the meeting documents and provide information to visitors
  • Liaise with the protocol service of the European Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in case of high-level/VIP visits, including The President of the European Commission and Members of the College
  • Contribute to document management in the Representation
  • Contribute to good communication within the entity
Required Experience

At least three years' experience in secretarial or administrative assistance will be essential.

Qualifications

University degree or vocational training in a field related to the job would be an advantage.

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 German and/or Luxembourgish will be considered as asset.
Contract Duration
The duration of the first contract will be 3 years. Possible consecutive extensions of 5 years and then indefinite duration are subject to an assessment of the staffing situation of Representations at that time.
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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