The European Union Delegation to Kazakhstan is looking for: PRESS AND INFORMATION ASSISTANT - LOCAL AGENT GROUP II Ref: 157640 – PPI Section
We offer
The post of Press and Information Assistant (Local Agent, Group II) in the Political, Press and Information (PPI) Section under a fixed term contract for 2 years (with possibility of renewal under certain conditions). The team consists of 7 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.
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 supervision and responsibility of the Head of PPI Section, providing support, expertise and assistance.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks and duties:
- Monitor EU, Kazakhstani and Central Asian news from different sources, including social media.
- Monitor media / social media coverage of the EU and Delegation’s activities.
- Liaison with media / social media representatives in order to increase Delegation’s media outreach.
- Supply news for the Daily Developments, drafting and dissemination of the Daily Developments; Daily briefing for Ambassador for news.
- Drafting speeches for the Ambassador, Head of Section and other management team members.
- Team work with Section colleagues in implementation of cultural events, receptions, visits from HQ, round tables, negotiations and other Delegation's events – including work with Member States, partners and contractors.
- Support in all contractual matters to the Press and Info Officer; preparation of contracts and verification of invoices upon request; updating of EU document management systems.
- Support to the Cooperation Section on review of press releases, web publications, events.
- Act as the Internet/Social Media Editor and Webmaster on behalf of the Delegation; prepare and supervise the external Social Media Management contract.
- Team work with Section colleagues on matters of annual programme planning and Communications Strategies; assistance to Head of Section in budget planning.
- Management of selected functional mailboxes and archives of the PPI Section.
- Performs other related duties in the interest of service, as required by Management.
The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from 991,541 KZT. 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 August 2026.
Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)
- Medically fit to perform the required duties;
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Right to residence and work in Kazakhstan;
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Working knowledge (C2) of English, Russian and Kazakh.
- Proven working experience of at least 3 years in public and media relations;
- Bachelor’s degree in media, social, economic or political spheres;
Assets/selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)
- Experience with social media, media monitoring, drafting press releases and speeches;
- Experience with media stakeholders, organization of events and public relations;
- Working experience in a diplomatic mission or international organization in Kazakhstan;
- Master’s degree in a relevant field of studies;
- Knowledge/experience in event management.
How to apply
The applicant must apply by sending
- a cover/motivation letter, signed
- a Curriculum Vitae, using one of the Europass templates available at: https://europass.europa.eu/en
- Please state in the subject of your email: Press and Information Assistant – your name
- Send your complete application to: eeasjobs-118@eeas.europa.eu no later than 12/07/2026
Caution: The applicant must verify that he/she fulfils all the conditions. The absence of one of these conditions or documents is a reason for the rejection of the application
The process
After the deadline for applications, the applications will be reviewed by a Selection Panel set up for this purpose. The Selection Panel 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 the cover letter and resume. The short-listed candidates will be invited to an assessment phase, which will include an interview and practical test. During this phase, the Selection Panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for the post. Those 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 job advertisement to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.
The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Panel, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration via Delegation-Kazakhstan-Vacancies@eeas.europa.eu.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality, preventing discrimination on any grounds and ensuring a zero tolerance approach to any form of harassment. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.
If pre-selected, candidates with disabilities are invited to contact the Delegation via Delegation-Kazakhstan-Vacancies@eeas.europa.eu in order to accommodate any special needs and provide assistance to ensure equality of opportunities with other candidates.
If a candidate with a disability is selected and recruited, the EEAS is committed to appropriate measures in order to accommodate his or her special needs to the working place or working conditions in accordance with Art 4 of the Decision ADMIN(2025)13 of the Director-General for Resource Management of the European External Action Service on providing reasonable accommodation for local staff with disabilities working in Union Delegations.
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