Human Resources and Organisation Unit - Communications Liaison trainee

The Directorate-General for Finance, hereinafter DG FINS, is responsible for Parliament’s budgetary and financial management. Based in both Luxembourg and Brussels, it draws up Parliament's budget, manages Members' allowances and entitlements, and finances Parliament’s political groups, as well as political parties and foundations at European level. Of particular importance will be the next European elections for which DG FINS will be a front liner. DG FINS consists of 16 Units organised in three Directorates and the Central Secretariat. DG FINS plays a key and varied role in Parliament’s administration and is a trusted interlocutor for Members and political authorities. Joining DG FINS as a trainee will certainly boost your career. We value diversity, promote equal opportunities, and foster inclusion. 

This traineeship will take place equally in two administrative entities that collaborate closely: the Human Resources and Organisation Unit (HROU) and the Communications Team.

The HROU is a small diverse team of six members. It provides key HR services in a decentralised manner and develops DG FINS' human capital by improving employees’ skills, performance and experience. The Communications Team of two members forms part of DG FINS’ Central Secretariat, reporting directly to the Director-General. It designs various types of communications and initiatives to foster the information flow and good working relationships inside and outside of the DG.

As a liaison trainee, your main objective will be to maximise the traineeship experience of approximately 20 Schuman trainees at DG FINS in Luxembourg and Brussels. This post will allow you to further develop your autonomy, initiative, and network inside and outside the DG. You will work both strategically and operationally, and will have a visible impact in DG FINS. Concretely speaking, you will be involved in:

• Supporting the welcoming of new trainees; 
• Organising events and initiatives for trainees both in Luxembourg and Brussels;
• Setting up various communication and information materials;
• Managing the DG FINS Intranet page dedicated to trainees and steering an editorial committee composed of trainees;
• Offering advice on career opportunities to trainees;
• Collecting trainees’ feedback;
• Being a trusted contact person for your trainee peers;
• Liaising between trainees and the HROU and Communications Team by facilitating information flows.

• Academically trained in HR, Public Administration and/or Social Sciences and Communications;
• Autonomous, with strong organisational and planning skills and a sense of initiative;
• Strong on interpersonal skills and with a curious, energetic and responsive attitude;
• Innovative and creative, with the abilities to analyse, synthesise and report;
• Open to working in a multicultural and fast-paced environment;
• An active listener with a high degree of emotional intelligence;
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office; knowledge of further digital tools such as the Adobe Creative Suite would be an asset;
• A very good communicator in English, both orally and in writing. Very good knowledge of French would be an advantage.