Office Administrative Manager, Translator/Interpreter

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Office of the European Union Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina is seeking a highly qualified professional for the position of

Office Administrative Manager, Translator/Interpreter

Local Staff LC2025/04

Position available: Immediately

Interested candidates who fulfil the criteria must complete in English application (Europass CV format) and enclose a one (1) page motivation letter, and return it todelegation-bosnia-and-herzegovina-eusr-personnel@eeas.europa.euwith subject “

Application Ref. No LC2025/04

”The EUSR will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone. Please address any queries concerning this procedure or related to employment conditions and benefits todelegation-bosnia-and-herzegovina-eusr-personnel@eeas.europa.eu

Note: Short-listed candidates will be asked to take a written test.

Candidates who passed the written test will be invited for an interview.

Deadline for application:

Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 23:59 hrs (Brussels time).

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest.

Terms of Reference

Position Title: Office Administrative Manager, Translator/Interpreter

Position reference number: LC 2025/04

Direct Supervisor: Head of Legal Service

Salary Level: LSG Grade III

Duty Station: Sarajevo

The Officer will report to the

Head of Legal Services

. The Officer will contribute to the work of the EUSR and his political mandate in BiH.The EUSR in BiH is double-hatted with the EU Head of Delegation.The EUSR modus operandi and internal organisation may evolve in accordance with decisions of the Council of the European Union and in relation to the EUSR’s mandate in BiH. The duties and responsibilities outlined below are therefore typical but not exclusive and the EUSR reserves the right to reasonably amend the duties and responsibilities here within.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Organize meetings, sessions, seminars and conferences, including corresponding logistical arrangements (interpreters, drivers, venue, providing all kinds of materials necessary);
• Research and prepare summaries, read-outs and reports on wide range of legal issues;
• Categorize, prioritize and summarize the incoming correspondence for the Legal Services and prepare draft replies as necessary;
• Arrange and update Legal Services databases , archive, incoming and outgoing documents, letters etc.
• Follow and report on all matters relevant for the Legal ServicesTake minutes and draft summaries of the Legal Service's internal, as well as external meetings;
• Provide translation of legislation correspondence, documents, articles, etc.
• Provide full administrative support and general secretarial tasks to the work of Legal Services;
• Other administrative duties as requested.
  

Professional Requirements/Qualifications

• Completed Secondary Education (University Law degree would be an advantage);
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience;
• Good knowledge of the BiH legal system, as well as good knowledge of BiH political relevant domestic institutions and figures;
• Proven ability to interact with high level management in terms of liaising with local interlocutors;
  

Competencies and Attributes

• Very good written and spoken English, including knowledge of legal terminology and ability to draft legal documents in English language;
• Self – starter, ability to take initiative and operate independently;
• Ability to work in a team setting with high sense of confidentiality, solidarity and flexibility;
• Ability to operate within fast moving environment and react appropriately to change;
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, high regard for accuracy and top quality work;
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, and the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner;
• Fluent in the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
• ICT skills commensurate with the scope of the post;
• Very good interpersonal skills to interact within multicultural environment;
  

General conditions

• Citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
• The candidate will need to be certified medically fit for employment by a competent authority/person in Bosnia and Herzegovina.