JOB DESCRIPTION

WE ARE

Our unit is composed of 37 people from different nationalities and has the responsibility to manage DG AGRl’s external communication policy with a view to getting our messages across to the general public, stakeholders, media and colleagues. Our activities include a broad range of communication and information actions in relation to the external public (fairs, web, conferences, events, electronic publications, social media as well as providing grants to external groups who act as information multipliers to the general public and the agricultural world).

The unit also deals with the support the European agricultural sector by promoting EU agricultural products on the internal market and in third countries through organising and co-financing promotion actions and developing economic agri-food diplomacy with activities such as information campaigns and high-level missions to raise the awareness about the qualities of such products.

WE PROPOSE

A secretary post within a dynamic environment, part of a two-person secretariat support team.

The position involves various administrative and secretarial tasks, administrative support and organisation for the Head of Unit and deputy Head of Unit, task assignment and monitoring within the unit. It offers a wide range of tasks (handle incoming mails, preparing routine correspondence, launching and responding to ISC, briefings, PQ, missions, filing and archiving). The function requires an aptitude for interpersonal relations with the team, excellent coordination skills, and an efficient follow-up of deadlines. It also requires a certain degree of autonomy, but always in close collaboration and interaction with the Head of Unit and the deputy Head of Unit

The atmosphere is relaxed and cooperative, focused on high-quality work in the best interest of the unit. The atmosphere is relaxed and cooperative, focused on high-quality work in the best interest of the unit.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a secretary with high sense of responsibility, service-oriented approach and dynamic personality. Adaptability is required. S/he should be motivated, able to organise her/ his work and work both autonomously and in a team. Good planning, attention to detail, the ability to adjust priorities are critical as well as a positive and a people-oriented attitude. The successful candidate should have practical knowledge of the Commission’s administrative procedures, as well as IT tools such as: ARES, Eurolook, LegisWrite, MIPS, SYSPER, BASIS, DECIDE (CISNET), e-Greffe.

A good command of English and French is required and further knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.

Experience in web and communication tools will be appreciated.

How to Apply:

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

1. your CV 2. completed application form.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to AGRI-HR- [email protected] indicating the selection reference AGRI/C0M/2025/2221 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline.