The European Union Delegation to Tajikistan is looking for: Driver

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 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.

We offer

We offer 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 technical and support staff to assist with manual and clerical works under the supervision and responsibility of the relevant head of section. 

The place of work will be the Delegation's premises located in Adhamov street, 74, Dushanbe. The weekly working hours are 37.5 hours but the position may require overtime within the limits set by local legislation. The recruited person will start in group V and the starting monthly basic salary is 600 EUR.

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.

Selection Criteria

Minimum Requirements:

1. Medically fit to perform the required duties;
2. Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
3. High-school graduate;
4. Has a satisfactory knowledge of English (minimum: A2 / IELTS 3.0 / TOEIC 110-270);
5. Valid driving licence;
6. 5 years' experience as a professional driver documented by work certificates;
7. Unblemished driving records.

The following will be considered an asset:

1. Capacity to understand the emergency of each task assigned;
2. Capacity to identify issues and solutions;
3. Capacity to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment;
4. Experience in an embassy, an international organisation or a ministry.

 How to apply

Please send your application and supporting documents to the attention of:

Delegation of the European Union to Tajikistan

Head of Administration

Adhamov street, 74, Dushanbe

The package should include a cover letter, a detailed CV and copies of work certificates, in English. 

Applications will be evaluated and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

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

The procedure

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 to be the most suitable for the post on the basis of 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 may include an interview if necessary – during this phase, the Selection Committee will assess the suitability of the candidates for the post.

The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually; however, the Delegation will inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited on the Delegation's website. 

The deadline for applications is: 31 October 2024 at 08h30 AM.