Vacancy : Driver/Handyman - Administration Section

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 Thailand 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 Thai government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

The post of Driver/Handyman (Local Agent Group 5) in the Administration Section.  The team consists of 20 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 Delegation, Deputy Head of Delegation, Administration section, and other sections and providing support, expertise and assistance to the Delegation.

The base salary will be at least 36,459 Baht per month, in line with the minimum relevant employment experience necessary to apply for this job (5 years).  The mentioned salary will be adapted according to the exact duration of relevant professional experience supported by a work certificate.  Besides the basic salary, the employee will receive a 13^th month salary, transportation allowance, child allowance, provident fund, 20 days of annual leave, as well as health insurances. (The salary is subject to local taxes).

Functions and duties:

• To drive for Delegation’s staff as per assignment.
• To comply with all the existing law, rules and regulations issued for the road especially the speed limit.
• To drive in a safe manner that ensures passengers safety and vehicle longevity.
• The service car under his responsibility should be well maintained and taken care of.
• Assist in preparing the diplomatic pouches.
• Contacts with local authorities, Customs, Airport of Thailand, Thai Immigration, Department of Land Transport, and various ministries.
• Meeting rooms set up.
• Buy office supplies
• Assist in preparing the diplomatic pouches;  
• Minor repair in EUDEL office and minor internal removal of items and furniture.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Must hold a secondary school and/or higher.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5 years of driving experience of which at least 3 years with embassy or international organisation and with valid driving licence;
• Familiarity with location of Embassies, Ministries, International Organizations and others, within Bangkok;
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Some knowledge of mechanics of vehicles;
• Good communication skills with external and internal contacts;  
• Knowledge of computer skills i.e. Word, Excel, E-mail and Internet;
• Able to work as a team member;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Ability to understand and contribute to effective and efficient administration and procedures of the Delegation;
• Capable to execute tasks in a timely and efficient manner.