The European Institute for Gender Equality[1] (EIGE) announces traineeship opportunities in its Knowledge Management & Communications Unit lasting six months[2] for graduates who are either nationals of an EU Member State or an EFTA country or an IPA qualifying country[3]. The traineeships are based at the Institute's premises in Vilnius, Lithuania.
The traineeship will offer the possibility to university graduates in areas such as communications, public relations, international studies, European studies, politics, social policy or similar to gain experience in the work of the EU in general and in the work of EIGE in particular.
The registration of applications will begin on 20 July 2021 and will close on 10 September 2021 at 13:30, Eastern European Time (EET).
Applicants shall note that the specific tasks assigned to them will be identified in the offer letter sent to the selected candidate. The tasks of the trainee might be further tailored after the start of the traineeship. The trainee may be required to assist in other areas of activity, depending on the needs of the service and his/her profile and experience.
The selected trainee will have a traineeship adviser for the entire period of the traineeship.
The traineeships aim principally to:
EIGE is a regulatory agency of the European Union (EU) entrusted with specific objectives envisaged to contribute to, and strengthen the promotion of gender equality.
The Institute collects and analyses comparable and reliable information at EU level and develops appropriate methodological tools for the integration of gender equality into all EU policies. It fosters the exchange of good practices and dialogue between stakeholders and raises awareness on gender equality. It also provides technical assistance to EU institutions, in particular the European Commission and the authorities of the Member States.
In the course of its work to promote and strengthen gender equality, EIGE supports policy makers with high quality data relevant to their work.
The Institute is an equal opportunity employer and accepts applications without distinction on the grounds of age, race, political, philosophical or religious conviction, gender or sexual orientation and regardless of disabilities, marital status or family situation.
The trainee provides assistance and support to the Knowledge Management and Communications (KMC) Unit. Through a wide range of tasks, the trainee will get valuable work experience from communications, stakeholder relations and knowledge management work in the context of an EU agency.
Reporting to a supervisor, the trainee can expect to carry out a variety of tasks from the list below:
The traineeships are open to applicants who have not previously undertaken a traineeship in another EU institution or body and who have a recognised university degree[4] evidencing completion of a full cycle of studies[5].
Applicants must have fluent English, both spoken and written, an excellent knowledge of at least one other EU language as well as computer skills applicable to a Windows environment.
There are two stages:
Stage 1 - Online registration
Candidates must submit their application electronically using EIGE’s application form. Applications must reach eige.hr@eige.europa.eu by not later than 13:30 Eastern European Time (EET), on 10 September 2021 and the subject title should include the name of the candidate and the reference number of the traineeship.
Candidates are requested to send their completed application in English, the working language of the Institute. All parts of the application form must be completed in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Stage 2 - Supplementary documentation (applicable only to candidates selected to start a traineeship)
Should a candidate be selected to start a traineeship, in order for the application to be considered complete, she/he must provide copies of all the supporting documents - e.g. proof of nationality, diplomas, academic qualifications, employment certificates as applicable, insurance policy for sickness and accident during the period of the traineeship, medical certificate indicating work fitness, etc. - needed to prove that they satisfy all admission conditions.
Candidates must be prepared to submit proof of their qualifications upon request. All documentary evidence of any professional experience must indicate start and end dates for previous positions and the start date and continuity for the current position held.
Candidates will be eliminated if:
Eligible candidates shall be selected on the basis of their application.
A selection committee shall oversee the analysis of the applications to assess and select those best matching the profile and qualifications required for each traineeship. The selection committee can also assess any administrative experience obtained by the applicants either as part of their studies for a university degree or through professional experience. The committee can then invite the selected candidates for an interview.
The work of the selection committee is confidential. Candidates shall not make direct or indirect contact with the selection committee or have anybody do so on their behalf. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to disqualify any candidate who disregards this instruction.
The Institute regrets that, due to the large volume of applications it receives only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
All inquiries for information should be sent by e-mail to eige.hr@eige.europa.eu quoting the reference of the traineeship.
EIGE operates from a modern and fully computerised office space based in the Old Town of Vilnius.
Working time includes flexitime and core working hours. The trainee shall work in a multicultural environment where social dialogue is considered very important. EIGE applies a participatory approach to its work and encourages an open dialogue between management and staff. Colleagues work closely together as much of the work is organised around cross-unit project teams. EIGE is committed to the principle of zero tolerance for harassment at work.
Engagement for a traineeship will be decided by the Institute’s Director based on a reserve list of candidates proposed by a selection committee. Candidates should note that inclusion on the reserve list does not guarantee selection. The established reserve list may be used for other similar traineeships depending on the Institute's needs and will be valid until the 31 December following the year of engagement.
The traineeship is supported by a monthly grant equivalent to €950. While a travel allowance will be provided, trainees will have to make their own health insurance arrangements. Applicants are advised to read Director’s Decision No. 219/2021 since it contains other relevant information.
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EIGE - European Institute for Gender Equality
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