Strategy, Innovation and Communication Unit - Post A: 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, keeps Parliament’s accounts and prepares its financial statements, manages Members' allowances and entitlements, and finances Parliament’s political groups, as well as political parties and foundations at European level. DG FINS consists of three Directorates, 17 Units 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 in the Strategy, Innovation and Communication Unit (SICOM). The SICOM team forms part of DG FINS’ Central Secretariat, reporting directly to the Director-General. Among other things, it elaborates DG FINS multiannual strategy under the supervision of the Director-General and designs various types of communications, social media contents, and initiatives to foster the information flow and well-being at work. The SICOM Unit is also in charge of the Schuman Trainee coordination within DG FINS. 

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 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;
• Being a trusted contact person for your trainee peers;
• Assisting DG FINS community manager in creating intranet and social media contents;
• Supporting various SICOM events and initiatives.

• Academically trained in Human Resources, 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;
• A team player who works effectively with colleagues;
• 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. Knowledge of French would be an advantage.

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.