Job vacancy: Administrative and Finance Assistant - North Africa
The candidates for this position need to demonstrate the following criteria:
Education:
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A relevant first level university degree or equivalent professional experience is a must.
Knowledge and Experience:
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Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience at national or international level in the area of administration or Programme support service including experience in procurement, Human resources and finances;
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Previous experience in a Governmental or other International Organizations is an advantage;
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Very Good drafting skills;
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Good communication skills;
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Capable of working under pressure in a multitasking position;
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Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
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Proficiency in office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).
Languages:
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Fluency in English (verbal & writing);
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An excellent knowledge of Arabic (verbal & writing);
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Knowledge of French is an advantage.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
This is a local position open to nationals and other residents of Egypt with valid work and residence permits. DG ECHO applies a policy of equal opportunities. Our recruitment policy is based on respect for diversity, maintaining the gender balance, as well as the balance between professional and private life, and support for training and developments opportunities.
The contract is initially for one year with the possibility of renewal subject to a 3-month probationary period.
As an indication, the monthly basic salary is on average approximately EURO 1,180 payable in Egyptian pounds based on the InforEuro rate of the month of payment, which corresponds to 5 years’ relevant work experience. The salary will be adapted according to the exact duration of relevant professional experience supported by a work certificate. In addition, the employee will receive disability/retirement allowance, a 13th salary, as well as medical coverage.
Shortlisted candidates will have to bring the full supporting documentation in the original with them during the testing or interview stage in addition to references (including contact details of the HR department and the supervisor) that can be consulted by ECHO. At least one of the refe-rences must include a recent employer.
Candidates who meet the required standards and demonstrate strong performance during the selection process but are not initially selected for the position may be placed on a reserve list. Inclusion on the reserve list does not guarantee future selection. This list will remain valid for a period of 1 year from the date of final selection, during which candidates may be considered for si-milar positions should vacancies arise.
Interested candidates MUST submit a cover letter, a detailed CV (EUROPASS), and academic and employment certificates. Documents should be sent to the email below by 13/07/2025 at midnight Local Time in Cairo at the latest. The vacancy reference must be indicated in the subject line.
Apply here: echo-administration.amman@echofield.eu
The EUROPASS application and detailed Terms of Reference are available on the EU Delegation’s website as of 29/06/2025.
EUROPASS:
Terms Of Reference:
Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who will not have been contacted by 15/09/2025 should consider that they have not been selected.
The national staff members observe the National Staff Code of Conduct published on https://ec.europa.eu/echo/who/about-echo/field-network_en
Any processing of your personal data will be done in accordance with the applicable EU legislation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data. The privacy statement can be found on ECHO website.
https://ec.europa.eu/echo/system/files/2020-01/privacy_statement_recruitment_ns_final_version.pdf
Any form of canvassing, soliciting, or influencing will be treated as grounds for disqualification