Administrative Assistant at European Union Delegation

Administrative Assistant at European Union Delegation

European Union (EU)

Dar es Salaam 

The European Union Delegation to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community, Dar es Salaam is looking for: Administrative Assistant

We are

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. 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 Delegation of the European Union to Tanzania and the East African Community is a key actor in the relations between the European Union and Tanzania as well as the East African Community.

In close coordination with EU Member States’ Heads of Missions, its role is to:

Share the values and interests of the European Union.
Promote fundamental rights, good governance and accountable democracy.
Support Tanzania’s development agenda and sustainable development goals for a better life for all.
Stimulate inclusive growth, private sector and job creation.
Foster regional peace and stability, economic integration and trade development.

We offer

Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific function as Administrative Assistant. The job functions may be change in accordance with the needs of the Delegation.

This is a full time employment. The post is allocated in salary Group 2 which has a minimum gross salary of 4,505,022 TZS per month.

We offer other entitlements as per European Union human resources procedures applicable to locally recruited staff. The definitive salary will be determined based on the professional experience of the successful candidate. We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

Following main tasks and duties are currently required:

• Administrative, financial and Logistical Support
• Management of HR Matters
• Back-up and Support Function
• Procurement and Planning
• Protocol and Visits/Events

Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria Compulsory requirement Asset Qualifications

• University Diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration or Human Resources Management Degree in related field Professional experience 5 years in Administrative Management including Procurement/tendering and Human Resources Management 5 yrs HR related experience
• Experience working with Em­bassies/ NGOs/international organization
• Knowledge of languages Ability to well communicate in English and pref­erably in another EU language (French, Ger­man…).
• Ability to understand Cl ability to read Cl ability to speak Cl ability to write Cl Knowledge of Swahili
• Knowledge of IT tools – Rules and Procedures to organizational plan­ning, coordination and planning -ICT tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc Degree in related field

How to apply

Please send your detailed EuroPass CV in English filled in with the template available at https:// europa.eu/europass/eportfolio/screen/cv-editor?lang=en and a Cover Letter in English. The cover letter should mention your motivation for applying.

All applications must be submitted through this email address: eeasjobs-070@eeas.europa.eu

The Subject of your email should be: Post No 172527 Administrative Assistant 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 to an assessment phase which may include an interview if necessary during this phase, the Selection Committee will assess the suitability of the candidates for the post.

The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually.

Deadline for applications: Friday 23rd August 2024