We are

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union between 27 European countries. 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, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.

The EU Delegation to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community (EAC):

• Supports Tanzania's and EAC’s development agendas and sustainable development goals for a better life for all
• Provides support with a view to  inclusive growth, private sector development and job creation
• Promotes fundamental rights, good governance and accountable democracy;
• Fosters regional peace and stability, economic integration and trade development.

We offer

Upon recruitment, the successful candidates will occupy a specific job function as Office Support - Receptionist  the job functions may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation.

This is a full time employment. The posts are allocated in salary Group 4 which has a minimum gross salary of 2,150,348 TZS per month.

We offer other entitlements as per European Union human resources procedures applicable to locally recruited staff. The definitive salary will be determined based on the professional experience of the successful candidate. We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

The Receptionist may assist in Delegation related activities;

• Handling of all telephone calls reaching the switchboard
• Handling all visitors at arrival as well as the visitors book
• Coordinating with Building Security Receptions to enable smooth invitation of guests coming to EU Delegation
• Ensure that visitors are accompanied at all times when entering EUD
• Manage Delegation's visitors lounge as well as conference rooms (including catering)
• Mail/document registration in ARES and attribution
• Maintain and update list of contacts
• Registration of invoices in ABAC INVOICE
• General assistance to Head of Administration when required
• Assist Driver Booking
• Assist with LPO Management
• Assist  Secretaries/Protocol

Selection Criteria

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, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV practical testing and interviews.

Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase 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 the Delegation’s Administration.