Secretary – Cooperation Section

About the role

The European Union Delegation in Kabul is seeking a motivated Secretary to support the Cooperation Section. You will work in a multicultural environment, providing administrative and secretarial assistance to the Head of Cooperation and the wider team.

Key responsibilities

• Perform general secretarial tasks such as clerical work, scheduling appointments, and maintaining calendars.
• Draft, process, and register notes, e‑mails, and letters; manage both electronic and paper filing systems.
• Take minutes of meetings, organise events, missions and visits, and facilitate access for external visitors to the EU compound.
• Translate documents and correspondences in English, Pashto and Dari as required.

Required profile

• Secondary education with a diploma granting access to post‑secondary studies.
• At least three years of professional experience, preferably in international aid, secretarial or diplomatic settings.
• Medically fit and eligible to work under local law.
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking in English and either Pashto or Dari (minimum B2 level).

Required skills

• Proficient use of MS Office tools.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract of one year with a three‑month probationary period.
• 37.5‑hour work week, pension scheme and medical insurance for eligible employees and families.
• Opportunity to work in an international diplomatic mission.