The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.

The EU Delegation to the West Bank and Gaza Strip ("the Delegation") offers a post of Driver. Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation. Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific job function as Driver – this job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation. Under this job function the successful candidate will serve as Driver under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Administration section. 

The working hours are Mondays to Thursdays from 8:30 to 17:00 and Fridays 8:30 to 14:00 with a compulsory 30 minutes minimum lunch break. The Driver will be requested to work hours outside these normal hours during evenings, weekends and official holidays. These additional hours will be paid according to the overtime rules. The place of employment is 5, George Adam Street, Jerusalem. This is a group 5 post.

We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

Functions and Duties:

• For one week a month the driver will drive the Head of Representation for all his duty travel.
• For the other weeks the driver will drive the other staff members or visitor as per the schedule set by the Assistant Administrator – Logistics
• Drive armoured and standard vehicles
• Maintain the vehicles – the driver should inform the  Administrative Assistant/ Logistics of any faults discerned in the vehicles, make minor repairs if possible
• Take the vehicles to the garage for servicing and repair
• Take the vehicles to the car wash so as to maintain them in a spotless condition
• Ensure that the vehicles are full of fuel and ready to drive
• Ensure that the log book of the vehicle is correctly filled in at all times
• In the weeks not driving the HoD, the driver will carry out tasks and errands for the Administration as and when required. These will include delivering mail, paying bills, collecting cash from the Bank
• To be able to ensure the work of the drivers' coordinator when absent
• Other activities in the interest of the service

Selection Criteria

Minimum Requirements:

1. Medically fit to perform the required duties;
2. Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
3. Has a satisfactory knowledge of English, Arabic and Hebrew;
4. Secondary School Education
5. Driving licence to drive an armoured vehicle
6. Three years' previous experience as a driver, working with passengers, for a private company or  Governmental or International Organisation. 
7. Clean Driving licence (Israel and the West Bank).
8. Very good knowledge of local area (Israel and West Bank) – roads and customs
9. To be able to drive long distance
10. Ability to use Microsoft Office namely Outlook to receive and send e-mails. Ability to use applications such as the Drivers application to receive the tasks assigned as well as other work related applications to enter missions etc.
11. Organised. Ability to work within a team. Interest in the work of the Representation. Ability to listen, take instruction, Patience, Discretion
12. Excellent personal presentation

The following will be considered an asset:

1. Knowledge of car mechanics would be useful
2. French an advantage
3. Specialist driving skills i.e. armoured cars, defensive driving
4. Be able to change a wheel of an armoured vehicle

How to apply

Please fill in the attached EU-Job-Application form (Do NOT send any CV's) with a presentation/ cover letter, highlighting how your education, training and experience fulfil the job requirements, to arrive no later than 18 June 2021 to:

• The Office of the European Union Representative (Administration/ Human Resources Section) P.O.Box 22207, Mount of Olives; 9122101 Jerusalem
• Or by Fax to the number: 00-972-2-541-5857
• Or by email to Delegation-West-Bank-Gaza-Recruitment-LA@eeas.europa.eu(link sends e-mail) ONLY

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