{"id":16626,"date":"2026-06-10T07:04:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T06:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danubecommission.org\/dc\/?p=16626"},"modified":"2026-06-10T07:07:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T06:07:50","slug":"job-vacancy-secretary-at-the-danube-commission-budapest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danubecommission.org\/dc\/en\/2026\/06\/10\/job-vacancy-secretary-at-the-danube-commission-budapest\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB VACANCY SECRETARY  at the Danube Commission (BUDAPEST)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Danube Commission is an international organization based in Budapest that brings together its member states to ensure free, safe and well-regulated navigation on the River Danube. We are now looking for a <strong>secretary<\/strong> to provide high-level support to the Commission\u00b4s Secretariat and its management. This is a central, trusted position at the heart of the organization. Working directly alongside the Director-General, you will keep the Secretariat running smoothly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll do<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Support the management of the Secretariat across all administrative and organizational matters<\/li>\n<li>Manage Secretariat documents and register incoming and outgoing correspondence<\/li>\n<li>Translate correspondence from and into the Hungarian language<\/li>\n<li>Keep filing, digitizing, internal directories and database records accurate and up to date<\/li>\n<li>Help prepare internal and external meetings and assist with drafting final reports<\/li>\n<li>Organize travel \u2014 planning, bookings and expense accounting<\/li>\n<li>Run the Director-General\u2019s calendar and appointment coordination, welcome and host visitors<\/li>\n<li>Carry out research and data analysis and contribute to briefing documents and presentations<\/li>\n<li>Help improve internal procedures and take on other tasks that support the work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll bring<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Intermediate or higher commercial \/ business education<\/li>\n<li>Solid, relevant experience in secretariat management or as an executive \/ management assistant, ideally in an international environment<\/li>\n<li>Good command of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and everyday web tools<\/li>\n<li>Fluency in English and in the host-country language, Hungarian<\/li>\n<li>A careful, structured way of working, resilience, a confident manner, strong teamwork and a high level of commitment and initiative<\/li>\n<li>Discretion, reliability, flexibility, strong written and spoken communication<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of the Commission\u2019s official languages \u2014 German, French, Russian would be an advantage <strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we offer<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>A permanent employment contract (full-time)<\/li>\n<li>A place in a dynamic international team<\/li>\n<li>A base salary of EUR 2,503 per month plus additional benefits in line with the relevant internal regulations<\/li>\n<li>A meaningful role at an established international organization in the heart of Budapest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who can apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>You must hold citizenship of one of the <strong>member states of the Danube Commission<\/strong>. The full list is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubecommission.org\/dc\/en\/danube-commission\/danube-states\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Send your application <strong>in English<\/strong> to <a href=\"mailto:secretariat@danubecommission.org\">secretariat@danubecommission.org<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A letter of motivation<\/li>\n<li>A CV in <strong>Europass<\/strong> format<\/li>\n<li>Copies of documents confirming your qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application deadline: 9 July 2026.<\/strong> The selection process will take place in <strong>July 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to your application.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Danube Commission is an international organization based in Budapest that brings together its member states to ensure free, safe and well-regulated navigation on the River Danube. 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