Human Resources Unit

The Directorate-General for Translation and Clear Language (DG TRAD) provides the European Parliament with translation and other linguistic services in all official and working languages of the European Union.

Our mission is:

• To support the Members and administration of the European Parliament by making all content related to Parliament’s legislative, budgetary and scrutiny activities accessible in all official and working languages, ensuring transparency and legitimacy in these core functions;
• To uphold the European Parliament’s commitment to multilingualism, enabling equal treatment of all official and working languages and ensuring that all EU citizens can access and communicate with Parliament in these languages;
• To deliver high-quality multilingual communication services to the Members and administration of the European Parliament in text, audio and video formats, in a manner that is clear, inclusive and accessible to all citizens, including those with disabilities;
• To ensure that all language services provided by DG TRAD are delivered efficiently and sustainably, integrating innovative technologies while upholding our professional standards to meet the evolving needs of the European Parliament.

The Human Resources Unit in DG TRAD is in charge of coordinating the activities of the DG related to human resource management such as: publication of posts and recruitment of agents, staff movements, inter-institutional exchanges, protection of personal data, processing of HR statistical data and management of inventories.

In the Human Resources Unit, trainees are vital team members, actively participating in a variety of tasks and projects. This helps them develop a broad range of HR skills. Your role will involve assisting with the full spectrum of services our team provides. These include:

• HR-related planning, communication and project support;
• Drafting of reports and analysis of statistical data;
• Recruitment and temporary placements;
• Potential involvement in finance-related projects in collaboration with the relevant unit.

As a prospective trainee, you:

• Have an in-depth knowledge of English, knowledge of French is an asset;
• Have an interest in people;
• Possess strong team-working and communication skills;
• Have experience with Excel and data management;
• Have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship.

If you are interested in this offer, please submit a motivation letter in English or French stating your reasons for applying for this traineeship. The motivation letter should not exceed 600 words.

Please also submit the relevant supporting documents (university diplomas, transcript of records, etc.) and a copy of your CV in English or French. The motivation letter and the supporting documents are to be uploaded as a single PDF file.

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.