Traineeship in CRCO and Finance Directorate

• Type of traineeship: Traineeship in CRCO and Finance Directorate
• Location: Brussels
• Directorate/Service: CF/AFS/PROC - Procurement Unit
• Publication date: 18/05/2022
• Closing date: 08/06/2022

Your team

Within the Directorate Central Route Charges Office and Finance , the Agency Procurement Team manages all processes and services related to procurement in cooperation with key Agency stakeholders, Business Directorates and HRS. It also deals with the establishment of different types of agreements such as license agreement and training agreements for services provided by EUROCONTROL or other strategic cooperation agreements with EUROCONTROL stakeholders.

Your role

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINEESHIP

This traineeship will provide an opportunity to work mainly on support to the preparation of agreements in the Procurement department. In addition, 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

• Support the agreements work: liaise with internal Agency stakeholders and support the establishment of agreements with stakeholders in accordance with the EUROCONTROL templates and standards;
• Support procurement execution: prepare and launch call for tenders; establish contracts and purchase orders with suppliers.

DESIRED DURATION

From 6 to 12 months.

Your profile

• Completed university studies of a minimum of 3 years in a relevant domain (e.g. Law, Finance, Economics);
• Contractual drafting skills would be an advantage;
• Knowledge of European, International or contract law would be an advantage;
• Meticulous approach document preparation;
• Analytical skills;
• Business acumen;
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment;
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours 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, thorough knowledge of English 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.