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 secretary to provide high-level support to the Commission´s 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.
What you’ll do
- Support the management of the Secretariat across all administrative and organizational matters
- Manage Secretariat documents and register incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Translate correspondence from and into the Hungarian language
- Keep filing, digitizing, internal directories and database records accurate and up to date
- Help prepare internal and external meetings and assist with drafting final reports
- Organize travel — planning, bookings and expense accounting
- Run the Director-General’s calendar and appointment coordination, welcome and host visitors
- Carry out research and data analysis and contribute to briefing documents and presentations
- Help improve internal procedures and take on other tasks that support the work
What you’ll bring
- Intermediate or higher commercial / business education
- Solid, relevant experience in secretariat management or as an executive / management assistant, ideally in an international environment
- Good command of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and everyday web tools
- Fluency in English and in the host-country language, Hungarian
- A careful, structured way of working, resilience, a confident manner, strong teamwork and a high level of commitment and initiative
- Discretion, reliability, flexibility, strong written and spoken communication
- Knowledge of the Commission’s official languages — German, French, Russian would be an advantage
What we offer
- A permanent employment contract (full-time)
- A place in a dynamic international team
- A base salary of EUR 2,503 per month plus additional benefits in line with the relevant internal regulations
- A meaningful role at an established international organization in the heart of Budapest
Who can apply
You must hold citizenship of one of the member states of the Danube Commission. The full list is available here.
How to apply
Send your application in English to secretariat@danubecommission.org, including:
- A letter of motivation
- A CV in Europass format
- Copies of documents confirming your qualifications
Application deadline: 9 July 2026. The selection process will take place in July 2026.
We look forward to your application.