Ex-Post Evaluation Unit (EVAL)

The European Parliament's Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (DG EPRS) provides comprehensive research and analytical support to the Members of the European Parliament, its parliamentary committees and the European Parliament as a whole. The EPRS philosophy is to provide independent, objective and authoritative information. More than 300 staff work in the DG's 25 units and services.  

More information about EPRS is available here:

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Why choose a traineeship at DG EPRS?    

'Empowering through knowledge' is the guiding principle of EPRS. As an EPRS trainee, you will be exposed to the core of the research and analysis process in the European Parliament. Surrounded by colleagues working on publications covering a wide range of EU policies, you will gain detailed knowledge of the EP's workings while honing your skills in your specific topic of interest. If you choose a traineeship in one of EPRS's library units, you will help the parliamentary community find the resources they need for their work.   

The Ex-Post Evaluation Unit supports Parliament's evidence-based policymaking, by providing parliamentary committees with research, analysis and studies on the practical operation of existing EU legislation and policies. Our publications are mostly done at the direct request of the parliamentary committees, for example, when they prepare own-initiative implementation reports, but we also proactively provide implementation evaluation on upcoming EU law revision. The Unit's work draws on available input from other EU institutions, from national governments and parliaments, and from any other external consultation and outreach activities. With our work we contribute to the better lawmaking of EU policies.

You will be part of our team and support and assist in all relevant aspects of our ex-post evaluation work, including carrying out ground research and attending and reporting from parliamentary committee meetings.

You should be interested in:

• Deepening your knowledge of the EU, its policies and legislation;
• Analytical and research work;
• Preparing written productions (from internal notes to briefings and other materials as required);
• Participation in various (mainly parliamentary) meetings and preparing short reports from them;
• Working in an international and multicultural environment.

You are someone that:

• Has obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship;
• Has general knowledge of the functioning of the EU and its institutions;
• Has general knowledge of the EU policies and EU legislation;
• Know-how to find and critically select information;
• Is able to summarize and write short and clear information from substantial and sometimes voluminous documents;
• Pays attention to details and at the same time see the whole EU policy landscape;
• Is able to work and write fluently in English language.

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.