Secretary - to the unit and Head of Unit

# Secretary
- to the unit and Head of Unit
- European Commission (AST-SC1, Brussels)European CommissionECBrussels, Belgium### About European CommissionThe executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing day-to-day EU business.
More about EC on EU Jobs Alert →GradeAST-SC1Contract TypeTemporary AgentSalary Range€3,292
- €3,725/monthDeadline30 September 2026## About this positionThe summary below is published by European Commission on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.
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Key responsibilities
According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:
* Support Head of Unit and Policy Officers with agenda and document management
* Manage written and telephone communication with stakeholders
* Manage functional mailbox(es) and mailing/distribution lists
* Follow up files in circulation and attribute/register documents
* Assist in organization of meetings including room booking, documentation preparation, catering and visitor access
* Provide logistic support before and during meetings
* Support HR management for onboarding and recruitment of officials, contract agents, interim staff and trainees
* Act as document management correspondent: register, file and distribute documents## Are you eligible?Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:
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Education:
Post-secondary education attested by a diploma, OR secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education
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Experience:
Appropriate professional experience of at least three years (required if only secondary education diploma)
* Languages: One of 24 official EU languages (C1), Second official EU language (B2)
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skills:
Autonomous, motivated, dynamic and proactive, Well-organized with good secretarial and administrative skills, High sense of initiative and responsibility, Good planning and attention to detail, Ability to perform multiple tasks and adjust to changing priorities, Good communication and interpersonal skills, Friendly nature and strong team spirit, Ability to work under pressure, Knowledge of Commission IT systems (Ares, MIPS, Sysper, Decide, Basis), Professional use of MS Office
* Eligibility: Citizen of an EU Member State and enjoy full rights as a citizen; have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service; physically fit to perform the duties; produce appropriate character references as to suitability for performance of duties## Selection processThe notice describes the following selection steps:
* Submit CV and completed application form in single PDF## Contract and working arrangementsHiring unit: Unit CNECT.
H.1 – Cybersecurity Technology and Capacity Building, Directorate-General Communications Networks, Content a....## Position detailsReference: CNECT/COM/2026/1774Vacancy Notice: Download PDFLast Verified: 18 September 2026## Position overviewThis is the official EU Careers listing for Secretary
- to the unit and Head of Unit at European Commission based in Brussels at the AST-SC1 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is CNECT/COM/2026/1774. The role falls under the Cybersecurity domain.
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- JOIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSIONDo you want to help shape the future of the European Union? Make the planet greener, promote a fairer society, or support businesses and innovation across the EU? Then come and work for the European Commission where you can really make a differenceCommission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europ