- Contract type: Local Agent
The European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point – 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 approved that the EU should undertake the third-party role proposed.
EUBAM Rafah is currently seeking a dynamic, highly skilled candidate for immediate recruitment to fill the following vacancy:
MSDL09 Software Developer (1 post):
Position provides technical and operational support to the Mission’s CIS functions, with a focus on software development, database administration and maintenance, and the provision of technical assistance to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of the Mission’s information systems and related IT services.
Employment regime: Locally Contracted Staff hired under Israeli Local Labor Law
Duty Station: Ramat Gan - Tel Aviv
Opening Date: 05 November 2026
Closing Date: 25 November 2026
General employment/eligibility requirements: Education and professional experience, as well as proficiency in English, Arabic and Hebrew, as specified in the relevant Job Description; a valid identification document permitting employment and unrestricted movement within the Mission’s area of operations; medical fitness for work; and a clean criminal record.
IMPORTANT: Work is expected to be performed physically at the Mission offices in Ramat Gan, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be able to make the necessary arrangements to travel to and from the office premises on a daily basis. Applicants must hold a valid local identification document or work permit authorising employment at the Mission.
For the detailed job descriptions and application form, please visit the EUBAM RAFAH website under Job Opportunities → Local and International → Local Staff Job Openings:
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eubam-rafah/about-us
Interested candidates must submit a completed application form, by close of business on 25 November 2026 to: recruitment@eubam-rafah.eu.
Please indicate the position reference number in the subject line of the email.
Application Process:
To be considered, candidates must:
- use and duly complete the official EUBAM RAFAH application form available on the Mission’s website, and submit in MS Word format only. Applications submitted without the completed application form will not be considered.
- submit their application by email to: recruitment@eubam-rafah.eu
- include in the subject line the position reference number, followed by the candidate's name in capital letters (e.g. SECL 01 _FIRST NAME_LAST NAME).
Applications that do not fulfil the above requirements, are incomplete, or are received after the closing date will not be considered.
Applicants are strongly advised not to wait until the last day to submit their applications, as heavy internet traffic or an internet connection failure may result in difficulties with submission. EUBAM RAFAH cannot be held responsible for any delays caused by such difficulties.
Furthermore, please note that:
- if, at any stage of the selection process, it is established that any information provided by a candidate is incorrect, incomplete, or misleading, the candidate concerned will be disqualified;
- due to high number of applications usually received, only candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.
- selected candidates will be employed subject to the submission of a medical fitness-for-work certificate and a criminal record clearance certificate.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANTS
Applicants are reminded that the work of the Selection Committee is strictly confidential. Therefore, applicants must not contact, either directly or indirectly, any member of the Selection Committee, nor request that any other person do so on their behalf.
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