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The European Union Delegation to the State of Israel is looking for a Driver (male or female) 

07.07.2026 New opportunity

The European Union Delegation to the State of Israel is looking for a Driver (male or female)  

 

We are 

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 organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through 145 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.   

The EU Delegation to the State of Israel in Tel Aviv works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Israeli government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.  

  

We offer  

A post of Driver (male or female) in the Delegation’s Administration Section. The contract (Local agent - Group V) will be concluded for an initial term of 2 years, with a possibility of extension, and will be subject to local legislation. The contract will foresee a probation period of 6 months. The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from ILS 8,253 up to a maximum of ILS 13,168.

Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Section, providing technical and support assistance.   

We offer a competitive position in an international environment. The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience. There is a competitive benefits package, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurance and a retirement savings plan. The expected start date will be 15 September 2026.   

Main tasks   

  • Drive cars of the Delegation, strictly adhering to the Road code  
  • Provide safe transportation of Delegation staff or visitors in Tel Aviv and outside while on mission  
  • Daily monitor various EU Delegation cars - technical conditions, including checking on oil/ other fluids, tools, accessories and emergency equipment  
  • Ensure prompt service / maintenance / cleaning (interior and exterior) of the EU Delegation cars Immediately report to the Administration in the event of deficiencies, failures, damages or accidents  
  • Ensure timely and adequately filling of the petrol tanks  
  • Keep vehicle logbooks up to date  
  • Daily encode/update information on daily trips in the relevant IT applications  
  • Assist with Office and Delegation Expat staff cars registration / removal from registration  
  • Ensure compliance with the traffic rules - defensive driving style  
  • Run errands for the Delegation, mail deliveries, and light clerical works  
  • Any other task required in the interest of the service  

  

Compulsory requirements

  • Medical fitness, excellent physical condition and good eyesight  
  • Minimum Secondary Education  
  • Valid driving license  
  • Minimum two years of professional working experience as a driver  
  • Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics and routine vehicle care  
  • Spoken English – fluent  
  • Hebrew– fluent  

  

Assets  

  • Excellent knowledge of the local streets and traffic conditions and rules in Israel  
  • Successful completion of professional driver/security training  
  • C1 driving license (Armored vehicle)  
  • Experience with International Organization or Diplomatic Mission  
  • Knowledge of other European languages  
  • Basic IT skills 

  

Personal Skills

  • Excellent road behavior, attention to the safety of passengers and other road users, strictly following road code   
  • Polite manners and elegant appearance  
  • Punctuality, discretion and confidentiality  
  • Flexibility  
  • Ability to work under pressure, stress resistance  
  • Readiness to work overtime and to undertake missions at short notice  
  • Service oriented and good communication skills  

  • Ability to work in a team  

     

How to apply

Please send your application and supporting documents to eeasjobs-135@eeas.europa.eu   

The package should include a motivation letter, a detailed CV using the "europass" template (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/) in pdf format. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.  

The subject line of your application should indicate the post title: "Driver - Administration Section "  

Only complete applications in English received on time via indicated email will be considered.  

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to DELEGATION-ISRAEL-HR@eeas.europa.eu.  

If selected, the candidate will be required all supporting documents proving Israeli nationality/or permit of employment under local law, diplomas and professional experience declared in the CV.  

The process  

After the deadline for applications, the applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee set up for this purpose. The Selection Committee will prepare a short-list of candidates who are considered the most suitable for the post based on a preliminary assessment of the information provided in their application letter and the supporting documents. The short-listed candidates will be invited to an assessment phase, which will consist of an interview.  

The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually; however, the Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this Vacancy Notice to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.  

  

The deadline for applications is 24 July 2026 at 13:00 (Tel Aviv time)