We are looking for an Administrative Support Officer to be based at the EDCTP Office in The Hague. The Administrative Support Officer, under the supervision of the Director of International Cooperation (Europe), will be responsible for providing administrative support to the cooperation and communication activities in the EDCTP Secretariat in The Hague.

Duties and responsibilities 

The main duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Support Officer will include, but not limited to the following:

• Providing administrative support to the international cooperation and communication teams in the EDCTP office in The Hague;
• Taking minutes, drafting, editing and proofreading reports and other texts in English;
• Liaising with partner organisations in Europe, Africa and worldwide;
• Managing databases and media lists;
• Supporting the implementation of advocacy, communication and outreach activities;
• Assisting in updating of the EDCTP website;
• Assisting with tracking of media exposure;
• Collecting data to support preparation of press releases, presentations and reports;
• Any other tasks, duties or specific assignments which may arise during the operations of the EDCTP Secretariat, in particular supporting HR activities.

Person specification

• A university degree or equivalent training in a relevant field;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an administrative support role;
• Excellent written and spoken English skills;
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with desktop publishing software and content management systems is a plus;
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills;
• Other language skills, in particular French or Portuguese, would be an additional asset.

Salary scale

EDCTP offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Employment conditions

The employee will be based at the EDCTP Secretariat office in The Hague. Applicants must have a valid working permit in The Netherlands. 

The EDCTP is characterised by a multicultural work environment and English is the official language.

Flexible and reduced working hours may be possible for this position.

European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)

The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is a non-profit organisation with offices in The Hague, the Netherlands; and Cape Town, South Africa. EDCTP is a partnership between European and African countries to accelerate the development of new clinical interventions such as drugs, vaccines, microbicides and diagnostics against poverty-related diseases in Africa (HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected infectious diseases). The organisation supports clinical trials, capacity strengthening and networking in Africa and Europe. Visit www.edctp.org for more information.