The deadline for applications receipt is: Friday, 27/09/2025 at 12:00hrs Yerevan Time.
We are
The European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) is a non-executive, non-armed civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Mission. EUMA will observe and report on the security situation along the Armenian side of the international border with Azerbaijan. It will contribute to human security in conflict-affected areas in Armenia and contribute to build confidence between Armenia and Azerbaijan populations.
We offer
The European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) offers
9
posts in the Security and Duty of Care, Operations Department and Mission Support Department. We offer working opportunity in an international environment with a professional atmosphere. It is full time work, in a multicultural environment.
Working hours:
24/7 - 40 hours/week
Place of employment:
As indicated in the respective job description
Duration:
Fix term contract until 19.02.2026, with 3 months' probation period and possibility receiving a new contract starting with 20.02.2026.
Salary Group:
As indicated in the respective job description
Availability
: As soon as possibleFor detailed Job Descriptions, please see on the Post Title you are eligible to apply for, in the table below.
Job Titles / Vacancy Notice:
Nr.
Crt.
Ref.
No
Post Name
Duty station
Department
ALS 04Security AssistantYeghegnadzorSecurity and Duty of CareALS 08Security AssistantGorisALS 09Security AssistantKapanALS 45*InterpreterYeghegnadzor/countrywideOperations DepartmentALS 47, ALS 48Interpreter (2 positions)Ijevan/countrywideALS 52InterpreterMartuni/countrywideALS 50InterpreterJermuk/countrywideALS 40Facilities Management AssistantYeghegnadzorMission Support
- recruitment of this position is pending approval.
Selection Criteria
Essential Requirements:
- Medically fit to perform the required duties;
- Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
- Fluency in English and Armenian, both oral and written;
- Level of education as indicated in the respective Job Description;
- After having fulfilled the education requirements, years of relevant professional experience, as indicated in the respective Job Description, in performing duties similar to those mentioned in job description.
The Following Will Be Considered An Asset:
- Knowledge of additional EU language and/or Russian language;
- Additional relevant professional qualifications and/or certificates;
- Experience in state, international, diplomatic organisation or in a dynamic private sector company;
How To Apply
Please send your Application Form and supporting documents to recruitment@eum-armenia.eu.The package should include:
- a work permission (for non-Armenian citizens, in case a non-Armenian candidate is selected, you are requested to obtain a valid work permit in the Republic of Armenia within 1 month timeframe after being nominated for selection. If failing to do so, the European Union Mission in Armenia reserves the right to cancel the selection and employment procedure)
- a detailed Application Form that will clearly indicate the post you apply for, previous employments in "dd/mm/yyyy- dd/mm/yyyy " format for start and ending dates for every previous position (when calculating experience, for any overlapping periods of positions, the EUM Armenia will take into consideration only one of the employments),
The Application Form template is available
here
.
ATTENTION! Application Forms in any other format will not be considered.
Please indicate in your Application Form the earliest possible starting date for you.When the Application Form is sent by email to recruitment@eum-armenia.eu, please use thefollowing format: LASTNAME_FirstName_ApplicationForm_ALSXX_PostName
The selection procedure
After the deadline for applications, the applications will be reviewed by the Selection Panel that will establish a shortlist of candidates who are considered to be the most suitable for the post on the basis of a preliminary assessment of the information provided in their application form. The short-listed candidates will be invited to an assessment phase which will include an interview and possibly some tests. During this phase, the Selection Panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for the post.
The deadline for applications receipt is: Friday, 27/09/2025 at 12:00hrs Yerevan Time
For more information relating to recruitment and selection, please contact recruitment@eum-armenia.eu
Position
Code
Position Title
Location
ALS 04Security Assistant(3 positions)YeghegnadzorALS 08GorisALS 09Kapan
Department/Unit
Post Group (Local Staff)
Component/Department/Unit:
Security and Duty of Care
IIIThe Security Assistant reports to the Senior Mission Security Officer (SMSO) and/or his/her designate via Mission Security Officer (MSO). As part of the Security and Duty of Care Department (SDCD), s/he will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the Security tasks.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Security Assistant is required, in accordance with the EUMA Mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for Locally Contracted Staff Employed by EUMA, serving in Armenia, to perform the following tasks:
- To collect, assess and communicate all information related the security situation at the Area of Responsibility
- To assist in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in Armenia and wider region;
- To produce reports on any and all incidents affecting mission staff, offices and assets and initiate necessary follow up;
- To support MSO to liaise and coordinate, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation;
- To co-operate closely on security issues with other organizations and national law enforcement agencies;
- To respond to security incidents/accidents (i.e. traffic accidents) in the area of operation and conduct incident management;
- To assist in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the safety and security for EUMA personnel in the region of assignment;
- To assist in maintaining security contingency plans updated;
- In the absence of MSO, to provide professional knowledge and other assistance at security related meetings;
- To assist in management and control of Guard Force from Contracted Private Security Company;
- To assist in the development and maintenance of warden system and keeps update of information related to EUMA locations and residences;
- To assist in ensuring residential and office safety, and security preparedness;
- To ensure that all security and communications equipment is kept up-to-date an in a state of operational readiness;
- To maintain public security inside Forward Operation Bases (FOBs);
- To monitor the record of visitors and visitors procedures inside FOBs;
- In cooperation with FOB Team Leader and MSO, to conduct regular fire drills, communication tests, evacuation and other trainings and exercises;
- To support the FOB Team Leader in conducting operations and provide language assistance if required;
- To perform any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).
Qualifications And Experience
Eligibility criteria:
- Medically fit to perform the required duties;
- Fluency in English and Armenian, both oral and written;
- Enjoy full civil rights and do not have criminal record;
- Citizenship of Armenia and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to Armenian laws;
- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
- Successful completion of a minimum level of Upper Secondary Education attested by a graduation Diploma and/or equivalent Police/Military/Security education.
- After having obtained the graduation diploma, a minimum of three (3) years of relevant and proven full-time security related professional experience in the private and/or public sector.
Essential Criteria:
- Very good knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office applications;
- Good experience of using data for preparing reports;
- Valid driving license category: B.
Additional Advantageous Assets:
- Professional experience in an EU and/or international environment;
- Experience in positions requiring excellent analytical and organizational skills, with a service and project-oriented approach;
- Professional qualification in security management is an asset;
- Valid driving license category C/C1;
- Knowledge of radio operation;
- Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect of diversity.
Personality Assets:
- Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
- Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and as part of a team, with respect to diversity;
- Ability to work methodically, accurately and with attention to details as well as to tight deadlines;
- Ability to focus on priorities, evaluate procedures and processes required to have the tasks completed;
- Ability to deliver work on time and up to the standards described by the SOPs, Guidelines, Instructions etc., even under pressure;
- Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people, including outside contacts;
- Ability to perform on-call and irregular working schedule under field conditions if required;
- Ability totravel to high risk areas and to conduct security duties;
- Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with information.
Position
Code
Position Title
Location
ALS 45* Interpreter Yeghegnadzor/countrywide ALS 47, ALS 48 Interpreter (2 positions) Ijevan/countrywide ALS 52 Interpreter Martuni/countrywide ALS 50 Interpreter Jermuk/countrywide
Department/Unit
Post Group (Local Staff)
OperationsIIThe Interpreter reports to the Deputy Monitoring Team Leader.
Duties And Responsibilities
- To accompany and support Mission staff during their patrol duties;
- To perform verbal and written accurate translations from Armenian, English or Russian, and vice versa, during patrols, meetings or events;
- To perform work in difficult environments (inside and outside office);
- To perform on-call and an irregular working schedule;
- To arrange meetings at the request of the PL or the FOB management;
- To take notes / minutes at meetings;
- To perform administrative and secretarial duties, translate memos, letters, and other requested documents;
- To file documents and recorded data in appropriate databases and files;
- To perform the duties listed in this JD in location other than Yeghegnadzor, respectively Ijevan, Martuni, Jermuk and following a reassignment based on operational needs;
- To undertake any other related tasks as required by the Line Manager(s).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Medically fit to perform the required duties;
- Fluency in English and Armenian, both oral and written;
- Enjoy full civil rights and do not have criminal record;
- Citizenship of Armenia and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to Armenian laws;
- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
- Successful completion of a full university studies attested by a degree in Foreign Languages and Literature, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Social Sciences, Diplomacy Philology, Humanities or other field of study, where the normal duration of university education in the country awarded is 3 (three) years or more (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree);
- After having obtained the university degree, a minimum of 1 (one) year of relevant and proven professional experience in interpreting and translating between Armenian and English (oral and written).
Essential Criteria:
- Excellent communication skills of English and Armenian;
- Very good knowledge and experience of Office Package;
- Ability to fulfil the interpretation duties and conversations while ensuring professional conduct.
Additional Advantageous Assets:
- Professional experience in an EU and/or International environment;
- Clear understanding and commitment to of EU principles and core values
- Experience in interpreting and translating between Russian, Armenian and English (oral and written).
- Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect of diversity;
Personality Assets:
- Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and flexibility;
- Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members;
- Ability to communicate and write in a clear and concise manner;
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to deliver high quality of work in a timely manner even under pressure;
- Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people, as delegated by Line Manager, including outside contacts;
- Ability to perform on-call and irregular working schedule if required.
Position
Code
Position Title
ALS 40Facilities Management Assistant
Department/Unit
Location
Post Group (Local Staff)
Mission Support Department/LogisticsYeghegnadzorIIIThe Facilities Management Assistant reports to the Facilities Management Officer.
Duties And Responsibilities
- To provide administrative and executive support to the Facilities Management (FM) Officer and the Head of Logistics with the ability to perform daily facility management tasks independently or with minimum supervision, in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);
- To maintain contacts with local external counterparts in order to perform all FM tasks;
- To follow up on all maintenance cleaning and pest control activities within the mission premises;
- To identify cost-saving procedures and contract management initiatives for all mission facilities;
- To assist in coordinating and managing all resources provided to clean and maintain all mission facilities, ensuring that safety and hygienic standards are met;
- To translate job-related documents from local languages to English and vice versa;
- To deal with information with confidentiality and discretion;
- To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;
- To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;
- To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;
- To keep track, register and archive all documentation generated at all stages of different tasks;
- To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Medically fit to perform the required duties;
- Fluency in English and Armenian, both oral and written;
- Enjoy full civil rights and do not have criminal record;
- Citizenship of Armenia and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to Armenian laws;
- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
- Successful completion of a minimum level of Upper Secondary Education attested by a graduation diploma (the qualification should be in any of the fields of Engineering, Logistics, Administration, or other related field);
- After having obtained the graduation diploma, a minimum of 3 (three) years of proven and full-time experience in the relevant field of work;
- Be in possession of a valid driving license category B.
Essential Criteria:
- To be available to participate in field duty trips across the Mission area;
- Flexibility in the execution of tasks and ability to work independently.
- Ability to perform under stress and in difficult circumstances;
- Excellent administration and organisational skills;
Additional Advantageous Assets:
- Professional experience in an EU and/or International environment;
- Experience working in an intercultural environment with respect to diversity;
- Fluency in Russian language;
- Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs;
- Knowledge and experience in the implementation of financial regulations and rules, as well as accounting policies and practices.
Personality Assets:
- Have a strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
- Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members;
- Ability to work methodically, accurately and with attention to details as well as to tight deadlines;
- Ability to deliver work on time and to agreed standards, even under pressure;
- Used to work on a multitude of activities at the same time and with limited supervision;
- Punctuality, commitment to quality, attention to detail, willingness to work flexible working hours and still deal helpfully and courteously with all contacts.
