Traineeships in Operations Unit at European Institute for Gender Equality

The European Institute for Gender Equality[1] (EIGE) announces traineeship opportunities lasting up to six months for graduates who are either nationals of an EU member state or an EFTA country or an IPA qualifying country. The traineeships are based at the Institute's premises in Vilnius, Lithuania.

The registration of applications will begin on 26 August 2019 and will close on 30 September 2019 at 13:00, Eastern European Time (EET).

The trainee provides assistance and support to ensure the smooth functioning of a particular area of the Institute's work. The trainee is provided with relevant work experience in the context of an EU agency.

Reporting to a supervisor, the trainee can expect to carry out duties from the following:

Assist with work in connection with the Institute’s research on various aspects of gender equality, gender mainstreaming and gender-based violence;
Assist in the collection and processing of relevant data and information;
Participate in the review, analysis and synthesis of results and conclusions drawn from studies and research on gender equality;
Contribute to monitoring developments in gender equality policies at a EU level and managing relations with EIGE’s stakeholders;
Contribute to EIGE’s communication activities by supporting the production of content to communication products, such as social media, newsletter, website, fact sheets and presentations;
Support in the organisation of thematic meetings and with procurement procedures.
The traineeships are open to applicants who have not previously undertaken a traineeship in another EU institution or body and who meet the following requirements:

a recognised university degree[1] evidencing completion of a full cycle of study.
some initial experience either in issues related to gender equality obtained either through specialisation as part of the applicant’s studies for a university degree, or a dissertation or other research project conducted via a previous traineeship or otherwise through relevant professional experience.
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.

Realated link:
https://eige.europa.eu