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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 Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

The post of Driver (Local Agent Group 5) in the Delegation’s Administration Section. The team consists of 5 drivers and there are occasional atypical working hours. The contract with the selected candidate will be fixed-term for a period of one year.

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 driving, maintenance and other services as instructed by his/her superior. 

Following main tasks and duties are currently required:

Driving services

• Driving services for the EU Delegation;
• Responsibly driving a duty motor vehicle on assignments, in all weather conditions within the country and to neighbouring countries on official missions, to transport Delegation staff, visiting personnel and property;
• In coordination with the Administration, collecting information and arranging daily driving duties;
• Completing logbooks and records detailing official trips, daily mileages, petrol consumption, oil changes, etc.

Maintenance services

• Responsible for the day-to-day control and maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checking oil, water, battery, tyres, etc.;
• Maintaining proper and clean appearance of vehicles inside at all times and outside when conditions permits;
• Performing minor servicing;
• Installing and removing tyre chains as required by weather conditions;
• Reporting defects and repairs needed to the vehicles.

Other 

• Messenger services;
• Purchases, payments and other similar services;
• Using, in a driver role, an appropriate IT application for drivers and vehicles management;
• Wearing the approved uniforms;
• Assisting in the completion of customs formalities, registering and de-registering, etc. of EUD vehicles;
• Preparing accident reports when required;
• Receiving official visitors at the airport, clearly identifying themselves as representing the Delegation/EEAS/EC and facilitating the administrative formalities;
• Complying with the official instructions regarding the EUD drivers work and attitude and car park;
• To carry out any other task, as instructed by his/her superior(s).

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 December2025/January 2026.

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

• Secondary education;
• Valid driving licence B
• 3 years of relevant experience;
• Working knowledge of English (B2) and local languages;
• Good knowledge of traffic laws and first aid practices
• Knowledge of car mechanics
• Computer literacy
• Right to residence and work in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
• Good standing as citizen/resident;
• Medical fitness to carry out the tasks assigned.

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

• Diploma in a technical field;
• Previous experience in a diplomatic mission /international organization;
• Ability to maintain simple records;
• Flexibility (openness towards new demands, new technologies, new cultures, etc.);
• Good interpersonal skills, able to work in a multi-ethnical and multicultural environment;
• Physical ability to lift and carry materials and light equipment.

How to apply

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter and Europass format CV via the eeasjobs-229@eeas.europa.eu  (Reference 004/25) no later than 24:00 23/10/2025. Only complete applications received on time via eeasjobs-229@eeas.europa.eu  will be considered. 

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 and CV; practical testing and interviews. The best candidates will be invited to the final interview and driving test.

Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will inform the remaining candidates via website https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/bosnia-and-herzegovina_en 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 via delegation-bih-recruitment@eeas.europa.eu.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: 

The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.