Overview

Job Title: Secretary

Job location: Dar es Salaam

European Union (EU)

 

 

The following is what the EU Delegation to Tanzania and the East African Community, Dar es Salaam, is searching for:

Post: Secretary

We’re A political and economic alliance of 27 European nations is known as the European Union (EU). Through trade, diplomacy, development assistance, and collaboration with international organizations, it plays a significant influence in international affairs. More than 140 diplomatic representations—also referred to as EU Delegations—that serve comparable purposes to embassy representations serve as the EU’s overseas presence.

 

One of the main players in the relationships between the European Union and Tanzania as well as the East African Community is the EU Delegation to Tanzania. Its function is to closely coordinate with the heads of missions of EU member states to:

  • Abide by the principles and goals of the EU.
  • Encourage responsible democracy, sound government, and fundamental rights.
  • In order to improve everyone’s quality of life, support Tanzania’s development strategy and sustainable development goals. Encourage the private sector, inclusive growth, and employment creation.
  • Encourage the growth of trade, economic integration, and peace and stability in the region.

 

We provide / We Offer:

The chosen applicant will be hired and assigned to the role of Secretary to the Head of Cooperation and the Economic Section. The duties of the position may be modified to meet the demands of the delegation.

This job is a full-time position. The position falls under compensation Group 3, with a monthly gross compensation minimum of 3,151,309 TZS.

 

We provide additional benefits in accordance with EU HR guidelines that apply to employees hired locally. The winning candidate’s professional experience will be taken into consideration when determining the final compensation. We provide a competitive advantage in a global setting. Benefits are provided to employees and their families under certain circumstances, including medical insurance and an extra pension plan.

 

Currently, the following primary responsibilities and tasks are needed:

  • Assist in sustaining cordial and productive working relationships with all government representatives, EU member state diplomatic missions, development partners, and project stakeholders.
  • Assist in providing general project management information or support upon request. Contribute to the portfolio management of the section’s contracts or programs.
  • Help with the filing, maintaining, and, if necessary, destroying of unclassified hard copy or soft copy material.
  • Help the EU Delegation represent itself in locally arranged events.
  • Provide support to other Secretaries within the Delegation.
  • Help with any additional tasks that are required and thought to be essential to the Delegation’s operation.

 

 

The Selection Criteria    Compulsory requirement                             Asset

Qualifications                          Bachelor’s degree                                                 Relevant Training

Professional Experience       Atleast 6 months experience in related field    Secretarial/ Archieving                                                                                                                                                     experience

Knowledge of languages       Fluent in English and Swahili                             Language will be an advantage

Knowledge of IT Tools          Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)                           PowerPoint and other                                                                                                                                                       Softwares

 

How to fill out an application

Please send a cover letter and your comprehensive English EuroPass CV, filled out using the template found at https://europa.eu/europass/eportfolio/screen/cv-editor?lanq=en. Your reason for applying should be mentioned in the cover letter.

Please use this email address to submit all applications: eeasjobs-133@eeas.europa.eu.

Your email subject line should read “Post No. 39016 Secretary The procedure.”

 

A Selection Committee will assess the applications after the deadline established for this purpose. Based on an initial evaluation of the data in the candidates’ application letter and supporting materials, the selection committee will create a short list of applicants who are thought to be the best fit for the position. The Selection Committee will evaluate the short-listed candidates during an assessment phase, which may involve an interview if needed. During this phase, the candidates’ suitability for the position will be evaluated.

We won’t get in touch with each of the applicants who weren’t selected for further consideration.

Application deadline: Monday, September 2, 2024

To apply for this job email your details to eeasjobs-133@eeas.europa.eu.