Secretary, Cooperation Section (Local Agent Group III)

About the role

The EU Delegation to El Salvador is recruiting a Secretary (Local Agent, Job Profile of Secretary Group III) for its Cooperation Section, a team of nine people with occasional atypical hours. The postholder provides administrative and secretarial support to the Head of the Cooperation Section, whose functions vary with the needs of the Delegation.

Key responsibilities

• Support Programme Officers in sharing project results at workshops, seminars, conferences and other public events
• Organise monthly EU Development Counselors meetings and follow up on minutes, and quarterly thematic meetings on the Global Gateway agenda
• Engage proactively with Government and Development Partners and keep contact details up to date
• Set agendas for the Head of Section and, in their absence, for the Head of Delegation, and maintain business continuity (missions, holidays, leave)
• Oversee financial circuits with the Finance and Contracts section in Costa Rica, and monitor mission and representation budgets
• Contribute to Lisbon Treaty monitoring, travel arrangements, protocol and expenses, and ensure compliance with Commission guidelines, especially INTPA procurement rules
• Help launch calls for proposals, follow up project management tasks such as counter-signing contracts, and monitor expenditure reports
• Plan and oversee section archives (physical and ARES)

Required profile

• Secondary or high school diploma
• At least three years of secretarial support experience after obtaining the qualification for the post
• B2 level English
• Right to reside and work in El Salvador

Required skills

• Excellent drafting and coordination skills
• Planning ability and teamwork in a multicultural environment
• Confidentiality

What we offer

• Base salary starting from 1,600 USD, depending on verified experience
• Benefits package including personal leave days, public holidays, health insurance and a retirement savings plan

Applications are made by sending a cover letter and a signed CV via the Delegation's administration by the stated deadline; the expected start date is 1 November 2026.