HoM Assistant-Language Assistant

The European Union Border Assistance Mission at the Rafah Crossing Point – code name EUBAM Rafah – was launched on 24 November 2005, to monitor the operations of the border crossing point between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, after Israel and the Palestinian Authority concluded an Agreement on Movement and Access on 15 November 2005. The Council of the European Union welcomed the Agreement and approved that the EU should undertake the third-party role proposed.

The Mission is currently seeking for a candidate to fulfil the position of Head of Mission Assistant-Language Assistant to be recruited as soon as possible.

Position reference: HoM A/LA 1 

Organizational Unit: EUBAM Rafah – Head of Mission Office.

Duty Station: Ramat Gan – Tel Aviv

Contract Regime: Contracted until 30.06.2024, with possibility of renewal.

Number of Posts: 1.

Under direct supervision of the Head of Mission (HoM):

• Contribute to the daily, weekly, monthly and six-monthly reports in excellent written English.
• Review the local media and report any information of any interest, communicate any relevant directives, regulations, presidential decrees.
• Liaise with international organizations, local authorities and law enforcement agencies on Mission/HoM related issues, in accordance with the instructions of the HoM.
• Assist HoM with oral and written translations, upon HoM request, make translations from Arabic/Hebrew to English.
• Responsible for the registration and all correspondences.
• Responsible for the running and maintenance of the HoM registry filing system.
• As his/her Assistant, assist HoM in all Mission activities, make technical arrangements as per HoM meetings, update HoM calendar, support the administrative departments regarding HoM trips, meetings, workshops.
• Prepare draft of the minutes from different meetings held by HoM, perform administrative and secretarial duties, draft memos, letters, faxes and other requested job-related documents.
• Liaise with every Line Manager if required by HoM.
• Keep permanent communication with HoM by any means to deliver regular information regarding situation inside the mission area and apply HoM instructions.
• Other work-related duties as required by HoM.

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Skills and qualifications

Rank, position or equivalent

N/A

Education

• Minimum B.A in English or similar knowledge is mandatory.
• Proven reporting skills.

Work experience

• Minimum 5 year experience in related fields.
• Practical use of Arabic, Hebrew, and English language, spoken and written, preferably in an international and multi-national environment.
• Good knowledge of the political and security situation of the Mission Area of Operations, and of the local arena.

Languages

• Fluency in Arabic, Hebrew, and English, (spoken, read, written, understood) mandatory.

Other skills/competences

• Highly resilient under physical and mental pressure (stress-resistant) and willingness to work extra hours when required.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

-Additional Requirements

• Israeli/Jerusalem ID
• Ability to access West Bank (Ramallah, Jericho…)
• Civilian driving license class B and C (desirable).

Interested candidates must submit their CV & Cover letter before 06/12/2023 to the email [email protected], please indicate the position reference in the subject line.

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to postpone, modify or cancel the vacancy