Mock analyst supporting listings work and designated-person research. Not an EEAS vacancy extract.
European External Action Service (EEAS)
The European External Action Service is the EU's diplomatic service, headquartered in Brussels. It staffs headquarters and EU Delegations worldwide, including the civilian side of CSDP. Careers mix policy, crisis response, and mission-support functions.
Last reviewed: 25 Sep 2026, 12:00 UTC
Eligibility and conditions
- Contract and official posts are generally open to EU nationals; CSDP missions also use contracted and seconded routes.
- Headquarters and mission posts often require an EU security clearance.
- English and French are widely used; additional languages matter for Delegations and missions.
Open roles
Sample listings in this catalog. Filter jobs for this employer
Sample EEAS desk officer supporting Common Security and Defence Policy files. Invented for the prototype hub.
Salary references
| Career level | Organization grade | Sample figure |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant | AST 3 | €45,000 per year |
| Administrator | AD 5 | €55,000 per year |
| Administrator | AD 8 | €80,000 per year |
| Head of unit | AD 12 | €115,000 per year |
Benefits
- Expatriation or foreign-residence allowance
- EU pension scheme
- Installation allowance
- Flexible working arrangements
Official links
Careers and apply-on-portal live on the employer site, not here.
Related organizations
Same family: European Union