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The European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) is a non-executive, non-armed civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Mission. EUMA observes and reports on the security situation along the Armenian side of the border with Azerbaijan. It contributes to human security in conflict-affected areas in Armenia and contributes to confidence building between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

We offer

EUMA offers 11 posts in the Operations, Chief of Staff Office, Security and Duty of Care, and Mission Support. 

We offer a competitive progressive career in an international environment with a professional atmosphere.

It is full time work, in a multicultural environment.

Working hours: 40 hours/week

Place of employment: As indicated in the respective job description

Duration: Fix term contract until 19.02.2025 (for budgetary purposes the initial contract ends 19.02.2025), with 3 months' probation period and possibility receiving a new contract starting with 20.02.2025.

Salary Group: As indicated in the respective job description

Availability: As soon as possible

For detailed Job Descriptions, please click on the Post Title you are eligible to apply for, in the table below.

Job titles / Vacancy Notice:

Selection Criteria

Essential Requirements

1. Medically fit to perform the required duties;
2. Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
3. Has a good working knowledge of English language;
4. Knowledge of Armenian language (native speaker);
5. Level of education as indicated in the respective Job Description;
6. After having fulfilled the education requirements, years of relevant professional experience, as indicated in the respective Job Description, in performing duties similar to those mentioned in job description;
7. IT skills.

The following will be considered an asset:

1. Knowledge of additional EU language and/or Russian language;
2. Additional relevant professional qualifications and/or certificates;
3. Experience in state, international, diplomatic organisation or in a dynamic private sector company.

How to apply

Please send your Application Form and supporting documents to [email protected]. The package should include:

• a work permission (for non-Armenian citizens, in case a non-Armenian candidate is selected, you are requested to obtain a valid work permit in the Republic of Armenia within 1 month timeframe after being nominated for selection. If failing to do so, the European Union Mission in Armenia reserves the right to cancel the selection and employment procedure)
• a detailed Application Form that will clearly indicate the post you apply for, previous employments in "dd/mm/yyyy- dd/mm/yyyy" format for start and ending dates for every previous position (when calculating experience, for any overlapping periods of positions, the EUMA will take into consideration only one of the employments),

The Application Form template is available here.

ATTENTION! Application Forms in any other format will not be considered.

Please indicate in your Application Form the earliest possible starting date for you.

When the Application Form is sent by email to [email protected], please use the following format: LASTNAME_FirstName_ApplicationForm_ALSXX_PostName

The selection procedure

After the deadline for applications, the applications will be reviewed by the Selection Panel that will establish a shortlist of candidates who are considered to be the most suitable for the post on the basis of a preliminary assessment of the information provided in their application form. The short-listed candidates will be invited to an assessment phase which will include an interview and possibly some tests. During this phase, the Selection Panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for the post.

The deadline for applications receipt is: Friday, 1/11/2024 at 12:00hrs Yerevan Time

For more information relating to recruitment and selection, please contact: [email protected]