Secretary/Administrative Assistant EUMETSAT

European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites

Darmstadt, Germany

EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 26 member states, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, land and ocean that deliver vital data 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our data contribute to weather forecasts that protect lives and property across Europe and to monitoring of our changing climate. EUMETSAT is now embarking on new and challenging satellite development programmes, shaping its long-term future. 

Providing wide-ranging administrative and secretarial support to technical and scientific colleagues, you will prepare correspondence, manage mail, organise travel and resolve telephone enquiries. Equally importantly, you will be involved in arranging meetings, monitoring budgets and helping to establish working practices in a new Department, so you can expect considerable variety and involvement within a team setting. 

With proven secretarial experience in a multilingual environment, you will bring excellent typing skills and a high standard of computer literacy, including the Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity and work experience with Documentation Management Systems is also a must, whilst a good level of numeracy would be very useful, though it’s your flexibility and motivation that matter most. Finally, you must be able to operate effectively in English and have a working knowledge of French. 

Attractive employment conditions are offered, in terms of salary, comprehensive benefits including health and social welfare provision, and extensive relocation assistance if applicable. 

To learn more and apply online, please visit www.eumetsat.int.

Closing date: 5 May 2013 (REF: VN 13/08) 

EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details.