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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 Kingdom of Cambodia 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 Cambodian government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

The Driver (Local Agent Group V) will be recruited in the Delegation’s Administration Section. The team consists of 9 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 in the transportation of all Delegation’s staff and maintenance of the vehicles. The successful candidate will be required to work standard days plus evenings, weekends, on a rotating shift system (including overtime hours where applicable).

Following main tasks and duties are currently required: 

• Driving of official cars and transporting staff, senior management and visitors of the Delegation;

• Driving of official cars to support High Level Visitors and dignitaries;

• Carrying out diplomatic messenger and delivery services within Phnom Penh;

• Ensuring vehicles are clean, roadworthy, maintained and serviced to a high standard;

• Maintaining a duly log book of the vehicle;

• Ensuring proper use of the applications related to their duties; 

• Assisting the expatriate staff members with customs and registration procedures;

• Occasionally helping move furniture and parcels, assisting with receiving deliveries;

• Occasionally assisting with minor office maintenance tasks and repairs and escorting contractors within the Delegation buildings or other clerical duties;

• Other ad-hoc administrative tasks related to the smooth running of the Delegation and the Administration Section in general at the request of the Head of Administration and/or the Head of Delegation

The above list of task and duties is not exhaustive and the selected candidate may be requested to undertake other administrative tasks (up to 25% of the overall workload).

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from step 1 equal to 531 EUR (Five hundred and thirty-one EURO) monthly salary.  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 01/09/2025. 

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

• Minimum of  High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of 5 years of driving experience with valid driving license – minimum category B;
• Working knowledge  B2 of English and C2 of Khmer;
• Right to residence and work in Cambodia;
• Medical fitness to carry out the tasks assigned.

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

• Training in Servicing, operation and repair of motor vehicles, Road Safety awareness, Defensive driving certificate or equivalent.
• Driving license category higher than B
• level of computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.);
• level of language skills in French;
• previous working experience in Diplomatic mission, International Organisation or similar;
• knowledge and/or experience with the EU institutions’ ways of working.

How to apply

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter, a Europass format CV[1] and a copy of driving license via the eeasjobs-131@eeas.europa.eu with the Reference “Driver + your last name” in capital letters (JP/08717 - Driver) no later than 04/07/2025 at 17:00. Only complete applications received on time via eeasjobs-131@eeas.europa.eu will be considered. 

The successful candidate will be subject to a [medical check, background check, etc whatever is relevant].

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, Europass format CV and practical testing (driving test and written test) and interviews. Maximum 6 best candidates will be invited to the final interview and maximum 2 will be shortlisted.

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 selected.

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 the application email address.

[1] https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv

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