Driver

Position Title: Driver

Position Code: MDAL 07

Department/Unit: Mission Support Department/Logistics and
Transport Unit

Location: Chișinău

Post Group (Local Staff): V

The Driver reports to the Transport Officer. As part of the Logistics and Transport Unit, s/he will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the transport-related tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Driver will be required, in accordance with the EUPM Moldova Mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for Locally Contracted Staff Employed by EUPM Moldova, Serving in Moldova, to perform the following tasks:
• General driving duties, involving light vehicles (4WD and mini vans);
• Perform driving and transportation services (people, documents and cargo);
• Be responsible for the routine upholding of the Mission’s owned and rented vehicle fleet by checking assigned vehicles on a regular basis;
• Carry out the daily first line vehicle servicing and maintenance;
• Complete the necessary transport-related documentation;
• Strictly comply with instructions as issued by the Transport Officer;
• Assist in the distribution of vehicle equipment and supplies throughout the Mission area by complying with the instructions of the Transport Officer;
• When requested, to perform duties in smart attire (black suit, white shirt and tie);
• Handle information with confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Qualifications and experience:

Eligibility criteria:
• Enjoy full civil rights and not to have a criminal record;
• Citizenship of Moldova and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to Moldovan laws;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of the secondary education attested by a diploma;
• After having obtained the secondary education diploma, at least two (2) years of relevant and proven full-time professional experience;
• Have a thorough knowledge of Romanian language and working knowledge of English language;
• Be in possession of a valid driving license of category B, including clean driving history.

Essential criteria:
• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Outstanding knowledge of Chisinau area and good geographical knowledge of Republic of Moldova;
• Solid mechanical skills on vehicles;
• Flexibility in the execution of tasks beyond regular duty hours, on weekends, and ability to work independently.

Additional advantageous assets:
• Professional experience in an EU and/or International environment;
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect of diversity;
• First level university degree in Automotive Engineering;
• Experience of working in vehicle repair workshop (Renault, Ford, VW, Toyota) as a mechanic.

Personality assets:
• Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members;
• Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people, including outside contacts;
• Positive attitude towards work.

Who we are:
The European Union Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova (EUPM Moldova) is part of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) which enables the Union to take a leading role in peace-keeping operations, conflict prevention and in strengthening of international security. It is an integrated part of the EU's comprehensive approach towards crisis management, drawing on civilian experts as well as experts from the police and other areas.

EUPM Moldova was established on 24th April 2023 by the Council of the European Union in response to a request from the Moldovan Government to the EU to support the Moldovan authorities in contributing to enhancing the resilience of the security sector of the Republic of Moldova in the areas of crisis management and hybrid threats, including cybersecurity, and countering foreign information manipulation and interference. EUPM Moldova Headquarters are currently located in Chisinau and the Mission is progressively increasing its presence in the host country. In this perspective, EUPM Moldova is looking for Local Staff to support its operations in the Republic of Moldova. The EU strives for improved gender balance in CSDP operations in compliance with UNSCR 1325.

General Requirements & Eligibility:

Applicants should:

- Enjoy full civil rights and do not have any criminal record (a certificate will be required before any employment offer);
- Be in possession of Moldovan citizenship and/or of a valid residence and work permits according to Moldovan laws;
- Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post (a medical certificate will be required before any employment offer);
- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service.

***Only applications provided on the official EUPM Moldova application form will be accepted. Please download it from the Mission’s website: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eupm-moldova/2-2023-call-applications-eupm-moldova-%E2%80%93-national-staff_en

The application form must be filled in English and submitted as an MS Word document (No PDF or JPEG will be accepted).

Please rename the file with the post number and your name: e.g., "MDAL01_Family name_First name".
The deadline for the submission of the application form: Tuesday, 29 August 2023, at 12:00 hrs. (Chisinau time). Late application forms will not be considered.

EUPM Moldova retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancies, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description.