EEAS Vacancy: The European Union Delegation to the State of Israel is looking for a Secretary in the Finance, Contracts and Audit Section

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 145 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy. 

The EU Delegation to the State of Israel in Tel Aviv works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Israeli government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

A two-year contract extendable (up to seven years) for the post of Secretary (Local Agent Group 3) in the Finance, Contracts and Audit Section. The team consists of three colleagues.

Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the direct supervision of the Head of Finance, Contracts and Audit Section.

The Secretary will provide daily administrative and organizational support to the Finance, Contracts, and Audit Section, as well as general administrative assistance to the Cooperation Section. These sections collaborate closely to ensure the effective implementation of EU funded cooperation programmes.

The vacancy is an opportunity for a motivated and proactive candidate to integrate into a very interesting and stimulating environment. The ideal candidate should be well organized, service oriented, flexible, and able to work under tight deadlines and pressure. Additionally, the position requires a resourceful team player who demonstrates a strong ability to exercise confidentiality and professionalism at all times. The candidate must have good drafting and communication skills in English and Hebrew. The candidate will be required to quickly attain competency with the European Union’s procedures and IT tools.

Following main tasks and duties are currently required:

• Provide secretarial support and ensure the effective administrative functioning of the section in line with internal procedures and workflows.
• Manage the timely registration and filing of various documents, including invoices, reports, letters, etc.
• Organize meetings, field visits, and financial and operational on-the-spot checks.
• Assist in the preparation and processing of contracts, amendments, and related documents.
• Provide secretarial support to evaluation committees for procurement procedures and calls for proposals.
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of external audits and expenditure verifications in accordance with the Delegation’s Control Plan.
• Monitor key performance indicators and generate reports.
• Manage the archiving system.
• Perform other secretarial and administrative duties as assigned by the hierarchy.

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from ILS 12,514.  There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan. 

The expected start date will be 15 March 2026. 

Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)

• Completed second level education;
• Minimum of two (2) years of experienceperforming the above mentioned tasks;

• Fluent in Hebrew and English (speaking, reading, writing);

• An Israeli citizenship or a valid work permit for Israel;

• Strong computer literacy, with excellent knowledge of Excel.

Assets / selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)  

• Knowledge of Arabic language and/or other European Union languages;
• Experience in international organizations, diplomatic entities;
• Knowledge and/or experience in finance or accounting;
• Familiarity with EU rules and procedures;
• Self-starter, motivated, ability to work alone and/or in a team, respecting deadlines, ability to deal with stress situations, high degree of responsibility and discretion in handling financial files, readiness to help and/or replace colleagues for a variety of tasks in the section, Good oral and written communication skills, drafting ability, quick problem solving and solution orientation.

How to apply

Please send your application and supporting documents to eeasjobs-137@eeas.europa.eu 

The package should include a motivation letter, a detailed CV using the "europass" template (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/) in pdf format. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

The preselected candidate will be interviewed and might be requested to pass a written test.

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to DELEGATION-ISRAEL-HR@eeas.europa.eu.

If selected, the candidate will be required all supporting documents proving Israeli nationality/or permit of employment under local law, diplomas and professional experience declared in the CV.

The process

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 the most suitable for the post based on 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 will consist of an interview and a written test.

The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually; however, the Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this Vacancy Notice to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.

The deadline for applications is 16 February 2026 at 13:00 (Tel Aviv time).