Driver (Group V) Kyiv/Ukraine Ref: Driver-Kyiv-2025-02

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil protection and Humanitarian aid Operations (ECHO), funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union. For humanitarian aid, the Commission works with about 200 operational partners, including United Nation agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent movement and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Aid is channeled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality or political affiliation.

DG ECHO Office in Kyiv; is seeking to recruit one national staff to be based in Kyiv - Ukraine, for the following position of:

Driver (Group V)

Kyiv/Ukraine

Ref: Driver-Kyiv-2025-02

Main Responsibilities: (as per the TOR):

• Drives DG ECHO vehicles upon request and according to the information contained in the logistics board.

• Provides reliable and safe driving services by driving office vehicles for the transport of DG ECHO staff, EU officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.

• Meets EU officials and visitors at the airport and provides support with visa and customs formalities arrangements when required.

• Loads / unloads vehicle and ensures security of goods while in the vehicle.

• Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for and supervision of major repairs, timely changes of oil, checks of tires, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc. so that the vehicle is always kept clean and in good running condition.

• Ensures the availability of all the required documents/supplies, including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, check list, fuel form, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle, in accordance with DG ECHO fleet management procedures.

• Ensures all preparations for field missions (vehicle, equipment, routes, contacts, etc.), under the supervision of the line manager.

The detailed Terms of Reference are available below: 

Minimum requirements

The candidates for this position need to demonstrate the following criteria:

Education:

• Secondary education or equivalent. Must have a valid driving license.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience driving 4wheel drives, with a safe driving record

• Candidate should have driving license “C” or be willing to get it

• Specific driving experience in the country and sub-region

• Basic knowledge of protocol rules and procedures

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment

• Knowledge of communication equipment such radio, GPS is an advantage

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs

• Previous experience in a Governmental or other International Organization is an advantage

• Basic computer literacy.

Languages:

• Fluency in English language (verbal).
• Good knowledge of Ukrainian language (verbal).

Employment conditions

This position is open to nationals and other residents of Ukraine with valid work and residence permits. The contract is initially for one year with the possibility of renewal subject to a 3-month probationary period.

As an indication, the monthly basic salary is on average approximately USD 1,513, which corresponds to 5 years’ relevant work experience. The salary will be adapted according to the exact duration of relevant professional experience supported by a work certificate. In addition, the employee will receive disability/retirement allowance, a 13th month salary, as well as medical coverage.

DG ECHO applies a policy of equal opportunities. Our recruitment policy is based on respect for diversity, maintaining the gender balance, as well as the balance between professional and private life, and support for training and developments opportunities.

The national staff members observe the National Staff Code of Conduct published on https://ec.europa.eu/echo/who/about-echo/field-network_en

How to apply:

Interested candidates MUST submit:

• a cover letter,

• a detailed CV in English in the EUROPASS CV Template only which can be found at https://europass.europa.eu/en/create-europass-cv

• academic and employment certificates. 

Documents should be sent to echo-administration.amman@echofield.eu by 23/11/2025 at midnight Local Time in Kyiv at the latest. The vacancy reference (Driver-Kyiv-2025-02) must be indicated in the subject line – applications with no reference will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for testing and interview. They will be requested:

• to bring the full supporting documentation in the original 

• to provide the name, position and contact number/details (telephone, e-mail) of three references, one of them being from a recent employer.

Candidates not selected for the position may be placed on a reserve list provided that they meet the required standards and demonstrate strong performance during the selection process. Inclusion on the reserve list does not guarantee future selection. This list will remain valid for a period of 1 year from the date of final selection, during which candidates may be considered for similar positions should vacancies arise.

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted by 23/11/2025 should consider that they have not been selected.

Any processing of your personal data will be done in accordance with the applicable EU legislation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data. The privacy statement can be found on ECHO website (https://ec.europa.eu/echo/system/files/2020-01/privacy_statement_recruitment_ns_final_version.pdf)

Any form of canvassing, soliciting, or influencing will be treated as grounds for disqualification