Secretary in the Cooperation Section

About the role

The European Union Delegation in Kabul is seeking a local Secretary to support the Cooperation Section. Working under the Head of Cooperation, you will provide essential administrative assistance in a multicultural diplomatic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform general secretarial duties 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, prepare summaries, and distribute them to relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings, including arranging access to the EU compound for external visitors.
• Organise events, missions, and visits, ensuring logistical arrangements are in place.
• Translate documents and correspondence in English, Pashto and/or Dari.

Required profile

• Medically fit and legally permitted to work in Afghanistan.
• Secondary education with a diploma granting access to post‑secondary studies.
• At least three years of professional experience in international aid or related fields.
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking in English and Pashto and/or Dari (minimum B2 level).
• Strong computer literacy, especially with MS Office tools.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract of one year with a three‑month probationary period.
• 37.5‑hour work week in a secure delegation premises (Charahi Sedarat, Shahr‑e‑Naw, Kabul).
• Group 3 salary scheme, pension scheme and medical insurance for eligible employees and families.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse, international diplomatic setting.