Office Support Agent At The European Union (EU)

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Job Title:	Office Support Agent At The European Union (EU)
Organisation:	The European Union (EU)
Location:	Abuja
Min Work Experience:	3 year(s)
Qualification:	SSCE
Industry:	Administration/ Office/ Operations
Course:	RELATED DISCIPLINE

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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between many 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 Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS works closely with the national, regional and local authorities as well as other foreign missions. The European Union (EU) is a major player in the international development community in Nigeria with an active presence in the key sectors of health, nutrition, water and sanitation and improving access to sustainable electricity. Additional crosscutting activities include the fight against corruption, drugs and organised crime, support to the reform of the justice system, measures to increase the role democratic processes and supporting a greater role for civil society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Office Support Agent

Location: Abuja

Details

We offer a post of Office Support Agent. Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation. Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific job function as Office Support Agent. This job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation. Under this job function the successful candidate will serve as technical and support staff to under the supervision and responsibility of the relevant Head of Section.
The candidate, Local Agent LA4 will work full time (37.5 hours weekly) in a multicultural and multinational environment at the premises of the EU Delegation in Abuja, Nigeria.

Selection Criteria
Minimum Requirements:

Medically fit to perform the required duties;
Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under the Nigerian labour law;
Satisfactory knowledge of English
Upper secondary education in a relevant field and a minimum of 3 years in performing administrative support tasks. Thorough knowledge of secretarial and clerical tasks
We expect a candidate with deep understanding and experience of clerical tasks, with high level of personal integrity, able to work under strict deadlines and able to cope with a significant workload such as:
- Coordinate appointments and diaries of members of the Delegation.
- Organize and prepare meetings; arrange appointments.
- Organize and manage contacts lists and databases.
- Receive, register and follow-up of incoming mail, correspondence, outgoing mail.
- File and up keeping of the system and archives of the Delegation.

The following will be considered an asset:

Knowledge of French
University degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Thorough knowledge of secretarial and clerical tasks and previous experience in a diplomatic mission or international organization
Outstanding knowledge of Microsoft Office and good control of Excel, ability to handle statistical data
Self- motivated, proactive, ability to work in a multicultural environment, both in team and/or alone, respect for the deadlines, ability to deal with stressing situations and to work under tight deadlines, performing well under pressure.

Remuneration

We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as a pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions. The gross basic salary will be raised in accordance with the current salary scale, depending on years of relevant professional experience, starting from NGN 344,306.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application to: DELEGATION-NIGERIA-RECRUITMENT@eeas.europa.eu Applications should consist of a letter explaining your interest and suitability for this position and Curriculum Vitae (each 2 pages maximum). These documents should be sent by email to the attention of Head of Administration, on above stated email address. Application should clearly state the title of the post “Office Support Agent”.

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Office Support Agent At The European Union (EU)

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