FCH JU Traineeship FCHJU - Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking

The FCH JU operates a traineeship programme. The programme gives trainees an understanding of the FCH JU and its role within the activities of the European Union, enables them to acquire practical knowledge of the FCH JU and its regulatory framework and to obtain professional experience in the course of their work.
Detailed rules can be found in the attached document (Decision of the Executive Director on Rules governing traineeships at the FCH JU)
Successful candidates will have an academic background in economics, political science, engineering, technical studies such as environmental or energy studies or similar. Knowledge of the fuel cells and hydrogen technologies will be considered as an advantage. They will also have some professional or training experience in project management, administration, EU affairs (e.g. communication, IT, legal affairs, internal audit, finance, office management), acquired either in a public administration/academic institution or in the private sector. Trainees are selected from nationals of the Member States of the European Economic Area (the 27 Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).
Minimum Requirements: 

• Possession of a university degree or equivalent at the time of applying; 
• An excellent command of oral and written English and one or more other official Union languages (French and /or German advantageous);
• A very good interpersonal, communication and team skills.

Grant: The FCH JU pays a monthly grant of 1 071,19 EUR in 2013 net per month and may pay a travel allowance to compensate the expenses incurred at the beginning and at the end of the traineeship from the place of residence, which is normally the address provided for correspondence. It is recommended to read carefully the detailed rules applicable.
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