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EDA Traineeship
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The European Defence Agency Traineeship Programme is aimed at recent university graduates who want to transition to the the world world of of work work in in an an organisation organisation at at the the heart heart of of dedeto fence cooperation cooperation in in Europe. Europe. fence An EDA EDA traineeship traineeship will will give give you: you: An
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unique insight insight into into the the policies policies and and processes processes for for aa unique the development of European defence capabilities the development of European defence capabilities
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an opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired duran opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired during your studies ing your studies
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exposure to a multicultural and dynamic professionexposure to a multicultural and dynamic professional environment. al environment.
Additionally, the Corporate Services Directorate (CSD) Additionally, the business Corporatesupport Services Directorate (CSD) provides critical to EDA operations by provides critical business support to EDA operations by delivering high-quality corporate services. delivering high-quality corporate services.
What we look for What we look for To be considered eligible, you must satisfy all of the folTo be considered eligible, youdeadline must satisfy all of the following requirements by the for submission of lowing requirements by the deadline for submission of applications: applications: » Nationality: be a national of a Member State partici» Nationality: a national of a Member State participating in thebe Agency; pating in the Agency; » Educational qualifications: have completed at least the first (minimum three-year) cycle of a higher edu» Educational qualifications: have completed at least cation (university education) and obtained the firstcourse (minimum three-year) cycle of a higher edu-a full degree or its equivalent by the closing date for cation course (university education) and obtained a applications; full degree or its equivalent by the closing date for applications;
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Languages: have a very good knowledge of at least two participating Member States languages of which one one must must be which be English English as as itit is is EDA’s EDA’s main main workworking language. language. The ing The knowledge knowledge of of additional additional participarticipating Member Member States pating States languages languages is is an an asset; asset;
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Background related Background related to to the the EDA’s EDA’s operational operational activiactivities: educational background in a field relevant ties: educational background in a field relevant to to the activities activities of the of the the Directorate/Unit Directorate/Unit the the trainee trainee apapplies for and is allocated to; plies for and is allocated to;
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Personnel Security Clearance Certificate (PSCC). Personnel Security Clearance Certificate (PSCC). For For more info: https://www.eda.europa.eu/jobs/faqs. more info: https://www.eda.europa.eu/jobs/faqs.
Traineeships are open to applicants who have not previTraineeships are open to applicants who have not previously undertaken a paid or unpaid traineeship or any kind ously undertaken a paid or unpaid traineeship or any kind of employment in another European institution or a body of employment in for another institution or a body and which lasted more European than six weeks. and which lasted for more than six weeks.
Timing and duration Timing and duration The deadline for submission of applications for 2020 is The deadline 15 May 2020. for submission of applications for 2019 is 31 May 2019. Traineeships start in September and begin either on the Traineeships startofinthe September and begin either on the 1st or on the 16th month. Placements are typically 1st or on the 16th of the month. Placements are typically offered for a fixed period of twelve months. offered for a fixed period of twelve months. We are looking for trainees in the following field: We are looking for trainees in the following field: » Trainee Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) » Data Management PESCO » Trainee Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) Database Support » Defence
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Trainee Space
Financial matters
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Trainee EU SatCom Market
Trainees are awarded a monthly allowance that currently amounts to 1.220,78€ net per month.
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Trainee Strategic Analysis & Industry Engagement
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Trainee EU-funded Defence Research Support
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Trainee R&T Coordination Support
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Trainee Digital Communication
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Trainee Records Management
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Trainee Media and Communication
Candidates can apply for a maximum of 2 traineeships and are requested to indicate an order of preference in their motivation letter.
Disabled trainees may receive a supplement to their monthly allowance equal to a maximum of 50% of the amount of the allowance, to help cover extra expenses (e.g. transport, cost of special accommodation) related to their disability. Health and accident insurance is mandatory (https:// www.eda.europa.eu/jobs/faqs). For additional information about the traineeship programme please refer to the FAQs or contact us by e-mail: (recruitment@eda.europa.eu).
For more info: https://www.eda.europa.eu/jobs/currentvacancies.
Last update: 17 April 2020