The European Union Office to Taiwan is looking for Temporary Secretary

We are

The European Union (EU) is an international organization consisting of 27 European Member States. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations or offices, which have a similar function to those of an embassy. The EU Office in Taipei represents the European Union in Taiwan. The various responsibilities of the EU Office include fostering relations between the EU and Taiwan. 

We offer

We offer a Temporary post of Secretary in the Administration Section for an estimated period of five months, planned starting date would be from around 12 Feb 2026. Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Office. The successful candidate will serve as technical and support staff to the Administration Section under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of the Administration Section. 

Temporary Secretary will ensure all secretarial tasks and duties within the section. Temporary Secretary provides general and logistical administrative support concerning contracts, human resources, procurement, missions, representation, protocol and training matters. Temporary Secretary to the Administration Section undertakes in addition any other tasks as assigned by the Head of Office or the Head of Administration.

The post offered is Temporary Local Agent – Group III based in Taipei. We offer a competitive position in an international environment. The gross salary of the Temporary Local Agent Group III Step 1 is 59 282 TWD.

Selection Criteria

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

1. Medically fit to perform the required duties;
2. Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
3. Education level - at least high school
4. Work experience with administrative duties of at least 6 months.
5. Has an excellent knowledge of English as well as Mandarin both orally and in writing;
6. Has excellent computer skills in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

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

1. Experience in working for the EU and/or other international representations/agencies.
2. Experience in document management
3. Previous work in an international office or organization;
4. Knowledge and experience in HRM software;
5. Capacity to communicate clearly and concisely;
6. Ability to listen and understand, to consult and to share information and ideas and to report;
7. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environmental and be a team player;
8. Ability to organize work to deliver on time;
9. Strong sense of confidentiality 

How to apply

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter and Europass format CV (via the link: https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv) no later than 16:00 Taiwan time 05/12/2025. Only complete applications received on time with the reference “your FAMILY NAME given name – Temporary Secretary to Administrative section via DELEGATION-TAIWAN-RECRUITEMENT@eeas.europa.euwill 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. 

Depending on the number of applications received, the shortlisting of candidates will be based on an assessment of the information provided in the cover letter and CV. The best candidates will be invited to an interview and possible test. 

Only candidates admitted to the interview will be contacted individually. 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 Committee, but address your questions and comments to DELEGATION-TAIWAN-RECRUITMENT@eeas.europa.eu