Vacancy Announcement for a Driver at the Office of the European Union Representative

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 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, Jerusalem 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 local government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

The EU Delegation to the West Bank and Gaza Strip ("the Delegation"): The basis of the EU's work is its long-standing commitment to the vision of an independent and sovereign state of Palestine living side by side with Israel in peace and security. The EU works closely with the Palestinian Authority (PA) to build viable institutions that are essential to run a democratic state. The bottom-up process of building the institutions of the future Palestinian state is complemented by political work. The EU – with the UN, the US and Russia – is a member of the so-called Quartet which mediates between the two parties in an effort to advance the two-state solution.

We offer

A fixed term contract for 2 years with possible renewal for the post of Driver (Local Agent Group 5) in the Delegation’s Administration Section. The team consists of 17 people and there are occasional atypical working hours. 
Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed to 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 Administration Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in Driving. 

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

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan. 

The expected start date will be no earlier than 1 February 2026. 

Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)

1. Secondary School Education
2. Three years' previous experience as a driver, working with passengers, for a private company or  Governmental or International Organisation.
3. Has a satisfactory knowledge of English, Arabic and Hebrew;
4. Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
5. Good standing as citizen/resident;
6. Medically fit to perform the required duties;
7. Driving license to drive an armoured vehicle
8. Clean Driving license (Israel and the West Bank).
9. Very good knowledge of local area (Israel and West Bank) – roads and customs
10. To be able to drive long distance
11. 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.
12. Organised. Ability to work within a team. Interest in the work of the Representation. Ability to listen, take instruction, Patience, Discretion
13. Excellent personal presentation

Assets/selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)

1. Knowledge of car mechanics would be useful
2. French is 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 submit your application, consisting of a cover letter and the attached application form to eeasjobs-070@eeas.europa.eu no later than 12 December 2025 at 12:00 midnight local time. Only complete applications received on time via eeasjobs-070@eeas.europa.eu will be considered. 

Application form: 

The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check, background check, etc whatever is relevant.

The process

After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose. 

Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates based on assessment of the information provided in the cover letter and the application form. The short-listed candidates will be invited to an assessment phase which may include a written test and a driving test and will be concluded by interviews with the shortlisted candidates. 

Only candidates admitted to the interview will be contacted individually. The Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this job advertisement to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.