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 EU Delegation to Montenegro 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 Montenegrin government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

A Temporary Worker post as Secretary in the Delegation’s Cooperation Section. Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Section and the Delegation. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Cooperation, providing support and assistance to the task managers for their project and reporting work.

Job requirements

a) Education

• Formal education which corresponds to completed secondary studies. Higher education (university) will be considered an advantage.

b) Professional experience

• Professional experience pertinent to the duties to be carried out of at least three years. Previous experience with European or International institutions will be considered an advantage.
• Experience with working procedures and methods of the EU are highly appreciated.

c) Other requirements:

• Fluency in English language.
• Knowledge of other EU languages will be considered an advantage.
• Montenegrin nationality or a residence permit or/and work permit in Montenegro.

d) Skills:

• Flexibility, initiative, capacity to work under pressure and to respond quickly to demands.
• Capacity to analyze, synthesize and present information, often to short deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse publics.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Capacity to follow rules and procedures.
• Commitment to public service and team spirit.
• Excellent command of standard computer skills including Microsoft Office environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools.

How to apply

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter, Europass format CV via email to: DELEGATION-MONTENEGRO-HOA-AC-RECRUITMENT@eeas.europa.eu, no later than 15:00h, 9 December 2022.

Only complete applications received on time via email will be considered.

The process

After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.

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 Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.