We offer

The post of Driver (Local Agent, Group V) in the Delegation’s Administration Section. The team consists of 8 people and there are occasional typical working hours. The team works closely with the Head of Delegation.

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 Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in administrative support as regards financial management and related matters in compliance with EU Financial Regulation and other legal requirements, administrative support for the section.

Following main tasks and duties are currently required:

• To ensure the transportation for the Delegation and car maintenance;
• To ensuring the transportation of the staff in the execution of their official duties including missions inside and outside of the Country;
• To ensure the transportation of visitors during their missions;
• To deliver in due time messages, mails, pouch etc.;
• To be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the vehicles fleet;
• To assist in the customs procedures when requested;
• To report on a regular basis: log book and repairs made on vehicles;
• To assist in administrative matters;
• To provide manpower;
• To fulfill any other related tasks as requested by line manager in the interest of service;

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from KZT 341,126.  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 15 February 2024. 

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

• Medically fit to perform the required duties;
• Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a driver, or related administrative position (courier service, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of English (B2), Kazakh (B1) and Russian C1 (speaking and writing) ;  
• B driving license since at least 2 years;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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

• C or D driving license;
• Working knowledge of other EU language(s);

How to apply

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter and a detailed CV Europass format ONLY (https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv) and a declaration of honour regarding the work rights and medical fitness (according to the template attached) via Delegation-Kazakhstan-Vacancies@eeas.europa.eu (Reference: Budget/Accounting Assistant post) no later than 07/02/2024, at 17:00hrs (Astana time). Only complete applications received on time via email 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 on the assessment of the information provided in the cover letter and CV, practical testing (written) and interviews. At least 3 best candidates will be invited to the final interview.

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 the Delegation’s Administration via Delegation-Kazakhstan-Vacancies@eeas.europa.eu.