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
Armenia, Yerevan
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 Armenian government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.
We offer
The post of Administrative Assistant (Local Agent Group 2) in the Delegation’s Administration Section. The team consists of 7 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 Administration Section (HoA), providing support, expertise and assistance in the field of administration (human resources, logistics, procurement, accounting, etc.).
Following Main Tasks And Duties Are Expected
- Support and/or replace HoA/Imprest Account Holder/Verifying Agent in his/her absence, which includes, amongst other tasks:
- Verifying mission orders and claims;
- Verifying payments and commitments (verifying agent);
- Assist in the launch of call for tenders, the management of contracts, and initiate purchase orders and order forms;
- Assist in the management of the physical assets: office equipment, vehicle fleet, repairs & maintenance, insurance, etc;
- Assist in drafting administrative notes, notes verbales and other correspondence;
- Translate administrative documents from Armenian to English and from English to Armenian;
- Assist in the HR resource planning and organisation;
- Assist in recruitment and selection procedures for local staff, interim workers and trainees;
- Supervise flexitime, fix time and overtime regimes of local staff in the Delegation, including leaves;
- Liaise with external medical providers and organise the periodical medical checks for local staff;
- Assist in the management of training activities;
- Manage the schedule of the drivers;
- Manage the registry of expat staff accommodations;
- Carry out any other ad hoc duties assigned by the HoA or the Head of Delegation
The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from 12,537,252 AMD per year. 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 1/02/2026.
Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)
- Diploma of Secondary education
- 2 years professional experience as an administrative officer or assistant, or accounting officer, or HR manager/officer/assistant, or procurement officer/assistant, or program manager/assistant or protocol officer
- Work experience in an international/multicultural environment (in Armenia or abroad)
- English – ability to understand B2, ability to read B2, ability to speak B2, ability to write B2 (EU framework – level B2 = can communicate easily and spontaneously in a clear and detailed manner)
- Excellent drafting skills in English
- Knowledge of Armenian (read and write), mother tongue or equivalent
- Excellent drafting skills in Armenian
- Advanced computer literacy in MS Word, Excel & Outlook
- Right to reside and work in Armenia
- Certificate of good conduct/lack of a criminal record
Assets / selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)
- University degree in Business Management/Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Law or similar
- Work experience in a foreign mission, international organisation or embassy
- Thorough knowledge of public procurement
- Thorough knowledge of accounting
- Thorough knowledge of HR matters
- English – ability to understand C1, ability to read C1, ability to speak C1, ability to write C1 (EU framework – level C1 = fluent)
- Knowledge of French (written)
- Advanced computer literacy in accounting, payroll, etc.
How to apply
Please submit your
application, consisting of a cover letter (in PDF format), Europass format CV
[1]
(in PDF format) and a declaration on honour regarding the lack of criminal record (can be included in the cover letter) and, for non-Armenian citizens, the right to reside and work in Armenia
, via e-mail to eeasjobs-099@eeas.europa.eu with mandatory subject:
Application post reference 45796 – 157787 + full name of applicant, no later than 28/12/2025. Only complete applications received on time via e-mail to the above mailbox, with supporting documents exclusively in PDF format and with Europass CV created with the tool indicated in footnote will be considered.The successful candidate will be subject to a medical and background check.
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 on the assessment of the information provided in the cover letter and CV, practical testing and interviews. The 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 (delegation-armenia-hoa@eeas.europa.eu).[1] To be created via the official Europass tool: https://europass.europa.eu/en/create-europass-cv
