Traineeship in the Secretariat of the Subcommittee on Tax Matters (FISC)

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We are the Secretariat of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Tax Matters (FISC). Established in September 2020, FISC addresses a wide range of tax-related issues, including corporate and individual taxation, VAT, excise duties (such as energy and tobacco taxation), as well as efforts to combat tax fraud, evasion and avoidance, and to enhance financial transparency for taxation purposes. The Subcommittee has 30 Members and meets on a monthly basis. You can find more information on FISC here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/fisc/about 

The Secretariat's daily work consists in supporting the Subcommittee's Chair and Members in their activities. We provide assistance to the Committee Chair in the preparation of committee meetings and in ensuring that they run smoothly and in full compliance of parliament's rules of procedure. We support rapporteurs in the preparation of their reports, organise hearings of experts, exchange of views with Ministers, Commission representatives or national parliaments and prepare delegation trips to EU Member States and third countries.

We are a relatively small but dynamic team, which values dedication and team spirit. We are happy to welcome new faces to our unit.

You will be quickly integrated in the team and fully involved in the ongoing work of the Secretariat, ranging from organising public hearings and conferences (e.g. EU Tax Symposium) on tax-related issues as well as delegation trips to EU Member States or third countries to assisting in drafting reports and carrying out background research.

You will actively participate in the preparation and follow-up of committee meetings and will be given tasks and responsibilities, fully contributing to the support of the Members of the Subcommittee under the supervision of your colleagues in the FISC Secretariat. This will allow you to get an insider's understanding of how the European Parliament contributes to shaping the EU’s tax policies and how it interacts with other EU institutions, Member States, international organisations, and stakeholders.

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and eager to learn and contribute to our work;
• Able to work independently, suggest initiatives and value team spirit;
• Fluent in English (intermediate or advanced skills in French are an asset);
• Someone with excellent drafting, organisation and communication skills, and the ability to react quickly to requests;
• Able to demonstrate the flexibility and political sensitivity required in a political environment like the European Parliament.

Studies or previous professional experience related to taxation are a plus.

You have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship.

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.