Press and Information Assistant in the Political, Press and Information Section

We are

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 the

Philippines

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 Philippine government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

The post of

Press and Information Assistant

(Local Agent Group 2)

in the Delegation’s Political, Press and Information Section for a

fixed-term contract of 1 year, with a possible renewal

. The team consists of five people and there are occasional atypical working hours.Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate

will serve under

the

supervision and responsibility

of the Head of Political, Press and Information Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in Press and Information matters.Annex 2 - Job Description PI Assistant.pdfThe base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from PHP 88,337. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.The expected start date will be 15 November 2025.

How To Apply

Please submit your

application, consisting of a cover letter and Europass format CV

[i]to eeasjobs-156@eeas.europa.eu no later than

15 October 2025 at 17:00 local time.

Only complete applications received on time via e-mail 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.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. At least 3 best candidates will be invited to the final interview.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.

Equal Opportunities

The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service, which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.[1]http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae/templates-instructions