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Traineeship in Agency Finance Project Office and Procurement

Brussels

  • Organization: EUROCONTROL - Supporting European Aviation
  • Location: Brussels
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Banking and Finance
    • Procurement
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

  • Type of traineeship: Traineeship in Agency Finance Project Office and Procurement
  • Location: Brussels
  • Directorate/Service: CF/AFS/PJO - AFS Project Office
  • Publication date: 16/05/2022
  • Closing date: 08/06/2022

Your team

Within the Directorate Central Route Charges Office and Finance , the Project Office takes care of the functional aspects of the Agency Finance Services (AFS) projects in collaboration with project managers across the Agency. The primary focus of the team is the ongoing implementation of an Oracle Cloud ERP Project.

The Agency Procurement team manage all processes and services related to procurement in cooperation with key Agency stakeholders, Business Directorates and HRS.

Your role

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINEESHIP

This traineeship will provide an opportunity to work closely with both the Project Office and the Procurement department. You will use your skills to provide support and gain professional experience in the creation and implementation of a new Supplier Portal of the Oracle ERP. Among others, you will act as the EUROCONTROL Agency interface to support suppliers in using the portal. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience and insight in the procurement activity notably that of the buyer function which includes among others the preparation and launch of procurement procedures (call for tenders, etc.) and contracts. The traineeship would be of an initial period of 6 months, with a possible extension of up to 6 more months.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Your role in the team will be to:

  • Act as team member in the Project office and Procurement departments, taking care of daily duties assigned to you;
  • Coordinate tasks with internal staff members and contract staff as well as liaise with external suppliers, if required;
  • Maintain the high quality and accuracy of Agency’s documentation in relation to the Supplier portal (Processes and Training Guides);
  • Support procurement execution and supplier management.

DESIRED DURATION

From 6 to 12 months.

Your profile

  • Completed university studies of minimum 3 years in a relevant domain (e.g. Law, Finance, Economics);
  • Contractual drafting skills or knowledge of contract law would be an advantage;
  • Knowledge of European or International law would be an advantage
  • Meticulous approach to document preparation;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Business acumen;
  • Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment;
  • Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviors of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach;
  • The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, a knowledge of both languages is required.

Useful information

  • Applications will be accepted from nationals of ECAC Member States only.
  • This opportunity falls under the Traineeship Programme Regulations.
  • A flat-rate allowance of €900 per month as a contribution towards living expenses will be granted.
  • Reimbursement of travel expenses to take up appointment and leave may be covered by means of a lump sum.
  • EUROCONTROL is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, marital or parental status and sexual orientation.
    In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from to the under-represented diversity characteristics.
  • Only the candidates who will be invited for an interview/test will be informed of the outcome of the selection.
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