Secretary - to the Director - European Commission (AST-SC1, Brussels)

About this position

The 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.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Agenda-keeping and document management
• Written and oral communications with stakeholders
• Follow-up of files in circulation and attribution and registration of documents
• Assistance in the organisation of meetings and missions
• Fostering smooth collaboration within the Directorate and with other offices
• HR management support
• Briefing coordination for the directorate

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Post-secondary education attested by a diploma, or secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education
• Experience: Appropriate professional experience of at least three years (if secondary education diploma only)
• Languages: One of the 24 official EU languages (C1), A second official EU language (B2)
• Key skills: Strong organisational and secretarial skills, Strong administrative skills, Excellent planning skills, Attention to detail, Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, Strong communication and interpersonal skills, Collaborative mindset, Service-oriented approach, Ability to work effectively under pressure, Sound judgement
• 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

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Submit CV and completed application form in a single PDF

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Temporary agent contract.

Hiring unit: Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT), Directorate H – Cybersecurity and T….

Position details

Reference

CNECT/COM/2026/1794

Directorate-General

Connect - Communications Networks, Content and Technology

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

27 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Secretary - to the Director at European Commission based in Brussels at the AST-SC1 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is CNECT/COM/2026/1794. It is hosted by Connect - Communications Networks, Content and Technology, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Cybersecurity domain.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE - JOIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Do 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 difference!

Commission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europe – and the world – a better place. They come from the 27 Member States of the European Union. Different nationalities, backgrounds, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

WE OFFER GREAT JOBS AND GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Interesting and challenging jobs with plenty of opportunities for training and acquiring new skills and competencies throughout your whole career

- Opportunities to move between different policy areas throughout your career

- A package of flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking – we care about your work-life balance

- A competitive financial package, including comprehensive healthcare, accident and pension schemes

- A multilingual, multicultural workplace where personal and career development are strongly promoted

- Multilingual schools for your children

We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promote diversity and inclusion:

We do not only recruit political scientists and lawyers but are also looking for all kinds of profiles, including scientists, linguists, IT experts, data analysts and economists, as well as drivers and engineers.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to fostering a rich, diverse and inclusive working environment. We aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full potential. 2CNECT/COM/2026/1794

To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from Member States which are currently underrepresented in the European Commission workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden 1. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the merits of all applicants and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member State.

For more information ec.europa.eu/work-with-us

STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS

In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission offers non-permanent positions. There are two categories of non-permanent staff:

temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of time or

to perform highly specialised tasks.

contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where an

insufficient number of officials is available or carry out a number of administrative or manual tasks. They are generally recruited for fixed-term contracts (maximum 6 years in any EU Institution), but in some cases they can be offered contracts for an indefinite duration (in offices, agencies, delegations or representations).

For more information on different staff categories

1Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential data changes over time.

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Secretary to the Director

Directorate - General for Communications Networks, Content

and Technology (DG CNECT ) of the European Commission

Selection reference: CNECT/ COM/2026/17 94

Domain*: Cybersecurity

Where : Directorate H – “Cybersecurity and Trust “, Brussels

Staff category and Function Group : Temporary agent 2b /d - Administrative agent

Grade range : AST/SC1 -2

Publication deadline : 04.09 .202 6 - 12.00 (Brussels time)

WE ARE

DG CNECT supports the digital transformation of our economy and society, conceives and

implements the policies required to foster the internal market, make Europe fit for the Digital age

and technological sovereignty. The DG actively promotes cross -cutting collaboration within the DG

and across the Commission. The implementation of the DG's activities is based on a two - way

cooperation with all interested parties (business, academia, public organisations, stakeholders,

citizens). The DG's policy on middle managers respects diversity, supports career development and

encourages mobility. Middle managers are called upon to be multi -skilled, open -minded and

collaborative.

Directorate H – “Cybersecurity and Trust” – operates at the intersection of security and technology

with a mission to strengthen the security, resilience and trustworthiness of Europe’s digital society

and economy. The Directorate designs, proposes and implements policies and laws that protect

citizens, companies and critical services and create opportunities for European businesses. Our work

covers the EU cybersecurity regulatory and policy framework, preparedness and crisis coordination,

cybersecurity technology and capacity -building and digital identity and trust services. We work on

emerging security challenges including drone and counter -drone security, the protection and

resilience of submarine cables as well as the security implications and opportunities of artificial

intelligence. To achieve its objectives, the Directorate draws on the full range of EU policy

instruments, including legislation, investment in research and innovation, the deployment of digital

and cybersecurity capabilities, international cooperation, and the coordination and mobilisation of

public and private stakeholders. The Directorate is composed of four units: with three cybersecurity

units based in Brussels and the digital identity and trust unit based in Luxembourg. 4CNECT/COM/2026/1794

WE PROPOSE

You will work in a friendly team of two policy assistants and two administrative assistants who

support the Director in the daily management of a dynamic directorate.

You would be in charge of agenda -keeping, document management, written and oral

communications with stakeholders, follow -up of files in circulation and attribution and registration

of documents. The job also includes assistance in the organisation of meetings and missions. You

will also play a key role in fostering smooth collaboration within the Directorate, with the offices of

the DG, DDG and with other Directorates.

The Directorate secretariat also carries out HR management support as well as briefing

coordination for the directorate.

The DG values and promotes cross -sectoral work. The jobholder may, therefore, be called to

contribute to various tasks and projects in line with the needs of the unit, the Directorate or the DG,

as guided by the DG’s political priorities.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for an autonomous, motivated and proactive colleague with strong organisational,

secretarial and administrative skills, as well as a high degree of initiative and responsibility.

Excellent planning skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously

while adapting to changing priorities are essential.

The successful candidate should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a

collaborative mindset and a friendly, service -oriented approach. The ability to work effectively

under pressure, exercise sound judgement and contribute reliably to the timely delivery of the

Directorate’s work will be particularly important.

A good command of the main Commission administrative systems, including Ares, MIPS, SysPer,

Decide and BASIS, would be a strong asset, as would proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.

The candidate should be able to work confidently in an English -speaking environment. Knowledge

of additional EU languages would be an advantage. 5CNECT/COM/2026/1794

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

1. your CV 2. completed application form.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to Thorwald -eirik.kaljo @ec.europa.eu

indicating the selection reference CNECT/ COM/2026/17 94 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline .6CNECT/COM/2026/1794

ANNEX

1. Selection

➢ Am I eligible to apply?

You must meet the following eligibility criteria when you validate your application :

Our rules provide that you can only be recruited as a temporary agent at the European Commission if you:

General criteria:

- Are a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen

- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service

- Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

- Produce the appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties.

Qualifications:

In order to be recruited for this position, you must have at least

- a level of post -secondary education attested by a diploma, or

- a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post -secondary

education , and appropriate professional experience of at least three years .

Only qualifications issued or recognised as equivalent by EU Member State authorities (e.g. by the

Ministry of Education) will be accepted. Furthermore, before recruitment, you will be required to

provide the documents that corroborate the eligibility criteria (diplomas, certificates and other

supporting documents).

Languages:

have a thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the

EU 2

- AND a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official language of the EU,

to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at AST-SC1 runs from €3,292 (step 1) to €3,725 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €39,504 to €44,700 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €527 per month at step 1 of AST-SC1) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Brussels. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 20 August 2026, 8 days ago.

The application deadline is 4 September 2026, 6 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 27 August 2026.

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AST-SC1 see our AST-SC1 grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at European Commission see the European Commission institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Brussels see our Brussels location page; for related vacancies in the Cybersecurity field browse our Cybersecurity domain page.

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