EFSA Traineeships Call 2019

What are the selection requirements

You must satisfy the following requirements on the closing date for submission of your application:

I.    Eligibility criteria

1. Have obtained a university degree of at least 3 years by the closing date of applications (See Annex I for the minimum national qualifications);
2. Have a good knowledge of English (minimum level: B2 according to CEFR);
3. Have never been an EFSA trainee or employed by EFSA in any capacity, receiving any sort of remuneration;
4. Meet the character requirements needed for the duties involved (e.g. a sworn affidavit to the effect that you have no criminal record).

II.    Selection criteria

a) Experience and Knowledge

Knowledge of/ or experience in an area relating to the activities of EFSA.

b) Competencies

i. Working with others: ability to work cooperatively with others in teams and across organisational boundaries and respect differences between people;

ii. Analysis and Problem Solving: ability to identify the critical facts in difficult issues and develop creative and practical solutions;

iii. Drive for results: ability to take personal responsibility and initiative for delivering high quality work;

iv. Communication in English: ability to communicate effectively in English;

v. Generate, collect and collate evidence: ability to search, gather and interpret evidence (data and information) within the remit of the unit from all relevant sources;

vi. Manage projects: ability to manage time, resources and information in an effective manner for the achievement of the expected project results;

vii. Communicate information to different target audiences: ability to convey complex concepts and make them understandable to the target audience.