The European Union Delegation to Ukraine, Kyiv is looking for:

Driver in the 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 the Ukraine, Kyiv 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 Ukrainian government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

The post of a Driver (Local Agent Group V) 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 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 as a driver for the EU Delegation to Ukraine.

Following main tasks and duties are currently required: 

• Assuming the responsibility for one Delegation vehicle and ensuring that the vehicle is in a clean and perfect roadworthy state at all times (if any work on a car has to be done outside working hours, especially at weekends, prior authorisation must be obtained from the Head of Administration)
• Carrying out checks each morning of the basic mechanical function of the vehicle and reporting any damage immediately to the Head of Administration
• Following up on periodic maintenance, service and necessary repairs subject to the authorisation of the Head of Administration
• Maintaining a duly log book of the vehicle
• Carrying out driving assignments authorised by the Head of Administration and informing him/drivers' schedule coordinator immediately when there are changes in the programmed schedule
• Ensuring timely transportation of staff in the execution of their functions
• Assisting with customs clearance when required
• Performing mail and messenger services with the responsibility for the proper delivery of documents in line with given instructions and procedures in place
• Ensuring the safety and security of all occupant of delegation vehicles travelling during missions and other trips
• Timely inform and assist with driver substitution by telephone contact with Delegation where assignments are extended without warning or delays are incurred
• Carrying out reception backup duties when required: answering and forwarding phone calls, screening phone calls; sorting, recording and distributing all incoming post and deliveries; greeting/directing persons entering Delegation and monitoring visitor access
• Data entry and management of the drivers' records on mileage and petrol consumption in IT systems designated for this purpose
• Daily maintenance of records of all overtime in the IT systems designated for this purpose
• Ensure polite communication at work
• Fulfilling other administrative tasks as designated by the Head of Administration

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 30 June 2023. 

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

• Completed Secondary education;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a professional driver; driving licence B, C;
• Knowledge of English B1 level, fluent written and spoken Ukrainian;
• Right to residence and work in Ukraine. Non-Ukrainian candidate shall present work and residence permit for the duration of the contract.
• medical fitness to carry out the tasks assigned

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

• Professional driving school qualifications;
• Previous driving experience with an international organisation;

KNOWLEDGE 

Specialist knowledge (know what)

• Thorough knowledge of Kyiv
• Experience of long distance driving throughout Ukraine

Technical knowledge (know how)

• Good judgement and understanding of basic mechanical car operations

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Excellent driving skills

How to apply

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter, Europass format CV https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/  and a declaration on honor regarding the work rights and medical fitness (in English) via the Email: DELEGATION-UKRAINE-JOBS@eeas.europa.eu (Reference: Driver job) no later than 31/05/2023. Only complete applications received on time via : DELEGATION-UKRAINE-JOBS@eeas.europa.eu will be considered.

Female candidates are most welcome to apply for the position of a Driver.

The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check.

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; interviews and practical driving testing. Three/two best candidates will be invited to the final practical driving testing phase of the Selection.

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 DELEGATION-UKRAINE-JOBS@eeas.europa.eu.