Website EUROPEAN UNION IN CAMEROON (EU)
The EU Delegation wants to recruit an Administrative Assistant
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
(m/f/x)
LOCAL AGENT GROUP II
Ref: 487926 – ADMINISTRATION 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 collaboration with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented by more than 140 diplomatic missions, also known as “EU delegations,” which fulfill a function similar to that of an embassy .
The European Union Delegation to the Republic of Cameroon, in Yaoundé, works closely with the embassies and consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in its relations with the Cameroonian government in areas of EU competence.
We offer
As part of its expansion and strengthening of operational capacities, we are seeking an Administrative Assistant, local agent position AL2, male or female. In this role, the successful candidate will serve as Administrative Agent for the EU Delegation in Yaoundé.
The position falls under Group II within the administrative section of the delegation. The team consists of 15 people and working hours are standard office hours.
In this role, the successful candidate will be assigned duties according to the needs of the delegation and their evolving requirements. The successful candidate will work under the supervision and responsibility of the head of the administrative section, providing support, expertise, and assistance in all areas of their competence.
The following tasks and main responsibilities are required:
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Coordination and management of the human resources department within the Delegation
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Organization and monitoring of recruitment procedures for local staff
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Organization and management of the team of drivers
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Support for the logistics department (purchasing, contracts, procurement)
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Perform any other task assigned by the administration
The base salary depends on relevant and verified professional experience and starts at 1,330,093 XAF. A competitive benefits package is offered, subject to certain conditions, including personal days off and public holidays, health insurance, and a retirement savings plan.
The planned start date is the last quarter of 2026 or early 2027.
Minimum requirements/eligibility criteria (essential for the application to be considered)
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University degree (Master’s / BAC + 5) in administrative management and human resources
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A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience as a human resources manager in an embassy, organization or international company established in Cameroon; Professional experience must have been acquired after graduation;
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Enjoy civil rights and possess work permits in accordance with local legislation
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Excellent oral and written command of French – minimum level C1
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Excellent command of English – minimum level B2 spoken and B1 written
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High level of computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet)
Strengths/selection criteria (criteria for awarding points to select the best candidate)
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Additional qualifications and training related to the aforementioned tasks
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Diplomas and certifications recognized at the European level
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Relevant work experience in an embassy and multicultural environment
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Specific experience and knowledge in budgetary accounting
How to apply
The candidate must apply by sending
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A cover letter, signed
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A CV (including at a minimum the exact job titles held, the names of employers and a detailed description of duties) using one of the Europass templates available at the following address: https://europass.europa.eu/en
Other CV templates will not be accepted.
All documents should be sent to the following email address: eeasjobs-004@eeas.europa.eu
And indicate in the subject line of the email: “Ref.: Administrative Assistant + last name + first name “
No later than October 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Important: Applicants must verify that they meet all the required conditions. To facilitate this verification, they must check all the boxes corresponding to each document or condition of the application. Failure to meet any of these conditions or documents will result in the application being rejected.
The process
After the submission deadline, eligible applications will be admitted for selection by the committee set up for this purpose.
Depending on the number of applications received, the successive selection phases may include:
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a pre-selection of candidates based on the evaluation of the information provided in the cover letter and CV
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Written skills assessment tests for a maximum of 20 candidates
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an oral interview for a maximum of 5 candidates for the final selection phase.
Only candidates who pass each successive stage of the selection process will be contacted individually. The delegation will not provide any further information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact members of the selection committee, but address your questions and comments to the delegation administration.
The successful candidate will be subject to a medical examination and background check.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and job applicants. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting equality between men and women, preventing all forms of discrimination, and implementing a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of harassment. It strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds. We strive for a service that truly reflects society, where every staff member feels respected, is empowered to give their best, and can fully develop their potential.
If they are shortlisted, candidates with disabilities are invited to contact the delegation so that their specific needs can be taken into account and they can benefit from assistance aimed at ensuring equal opportunities with other candidates.
If a candidate with a disability is selected and recruited, the EEAS undertakes to take appropriate measures to meet their specific needs regarding workplace or working conditions, in accordance with Article 4 of Decision ADMIN(2025)13 of the Director-General for Resource Management of the European External Action Service on the provision of reasonable accommodations for local staff with disabilities working in Union delegations.
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