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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 Türkiye, Ankara 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 Türkiye government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

The post of ‘Driver’ (Local Agent Group V) in the Delegation’s Administration Section. The team consists of 27 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.

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 Administration Section to perform the tasks of Driver in the Delegation.

Following main tasks and duties are currently required: 

+ PHYSICAL TRANSPORT (driver activity) - Driver and maintenance of the vehicle, transport of persons

• To ensure the daily transportation of all staff and visitors
• Transport designated staff to meetings, receptions, airports within Ankara
• Transport staff on mission within Türkiye when required
• To transport goods as required.
• Ensure that the Delegation vehicles are clean and kept maintained.
• Oversee maintenance of service cars

+ OPERATIONAL and ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT and RESOURCES

• Prepare outgoing mail for post office, Embassies and Turkish institutions and ensure delivery
• To perform other indoor administrative tasks that may be required by the HoA.
• Assist in protocol and custom duties
• General assistance to the Adm. Section and the HoD secretariat (distribution of mail, photo copying etc).
• Assistance with moving goods and furniture
• "Within the framework of the Staff Regulation, to carry out tasks linked to the job description as instructed by his/her superior(s)."

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from EUR 1,031.00. 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 March 2025.  

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

• High School diploma and driver license
• Minimum 5 years experience as a driver
• Good knowledge of Embassies and institutions in Ankara/Türkiye
• Computer literate
• Excellent command of Turkish, both written and spoken (C1)
• Good command of English is required (B1)
• Right to residence and work in Türkiye
• medical fitness to carry out the tasks assigned
• completion of military service for male applicants
• good standing as citizen/resident

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

• Knowledge of vehicle mechanics (advantage)

• Working knowledge of another EU official language would be an asset

Skills

Linguistic skills

• Very good command of Turkish and English (Other EU languages would be an advantage).

Communication skills

• Capacity to communicate clearly.

Interpersonal skills

• Teamwork skills.

Intellectual skills

• Ability to analyze situations and finding quick solutions.

Management skills

• Capacity to focus on priorities and to organize work to be on time.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work under pressure
• High degree of responsibility.
• High professional standards, discretion, reliability, confidentiality, personal integrity and loyalty.
• Politeness and courtesy with passengers

How to apply

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter and a Europass format CV via

eeasjobs-220@eeas.europa.eu

 (Reference: Post No LA5 355074)

no later than

31/12/2024

Only complete applications received on time via e-mail to (eeasjobs-220@eeas.europa.eu) will be considered.

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 assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV; practical testing and interviews. At least 5 best candidates will be invited to the final interview

Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase 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.