Friday 29 July 2016

Vacancy for Trainees in Brussels, Belgium

Background
The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) is a grant giving organisation that was created to foster and encourage democratisation and deep and sustainable democracy in countries in political transition and in societies struggling for democratisation. It is an independent private law foundation with its seat in Brussels. Its geographic mandate covers the European neighbourhood and beyond.
Traineeships
The EED is launching a call for trainees. During their time at EED, the trainees will assist EED Secretariat staff with technical assistance and operational support.
In particular, EED is looking for a trainee with the following specific expertise for a six-month traineeship starting around September 2016:
1. Grant Reporting Support (Arabic skills required) - Experience in detailed assessment of financial reports, based on understanding of grant-making and monitoring and evaluation. Arabic Language skills required.
2. Financial Operations Assistance – Assistance is required to the financial operations of EED. Knowledge of basic accounting and financial reporting sought. Arabic and Russian Language skills an advantage.
Citizenship of an EU Member State or residency in the European Union is a requirement.
Should you meet the required expertise above, with some demonstrated relevant experience, please submit your CV (Europass format preferred) including a cover letter specifying to which position you are applying and contact information for two referees. Applications should be made online using the “apply” panel on this page. After successfully submitting your application you will receive an automatic email confirming receipt of your application. In addition, please send a copy of your CV as an attachment to email address to https://www.bfn.de/fileadmin/global/templates/farben/rot/images/icon_mail_rot.gif vacancies@democracyendowment.eu, with Trainee (Grant Reporting Support) or Trainee (Financial Operations Assistance) in the subject line. Please no phone calls/emails/letters
The application deadline is Thursday 4 August 2016 at 12 midnight Brussels time.
All applications will be kept on file but candidates will only be contacted if a suitable opportunity arises. The information provided in the applications is subject to EU legislation on protection of personal data and confidentiality of information.
Terms and Salary
Preferred contractual relations with the trainees is a Convention d'immersion professionnelle (a professional immersion agreement under Belgian Law). Expected level of monthly remuneration up to €1,250 net per month.


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