Traineeship (Finance and Operations)

The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) is a grant-giving organisation based in Brussels.

EED’s goal is to provide flexible support to democracy activists, complementing other EU and member state democracy support programmes. EED provides context-based, demand driven support based on a principle of fostering democracy and facilitating initiatives of local actors. EED believes in taking an unconventional approach to supporting democracy through investing in transformational ideas and the people behind them. Its geographic mandate covers the European neighbourhood and beyond.

EED seeks trainees for a 12-month traineeship (starting November 2023)

Finance, Operations, Audit Preparation and Administrative Support – Administrative assistance is required to support the finance team of the EED Secretariat, including preparation of timesheets, processing of invoices, records management, supporting the preparation for a series of expenditure verification and systems audits required by EED donors.

Requirements

We seek candidates who have a background or experience with finance and administrative processes. Previous audit experience or knowledge of basic accounting an advantage. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required. Candidates must be organised and have an eye for detail.

EED’s working language is English (fluency required); accounting and administrative language is French (knowledge an advantage). Knowledge of other languages of the countries of EED operations would be an asset.

Should you be interested in a position and meet the criteria, please submit your CV (Europass format only), a motivation letter and contact information for two referees. Applications should be made online using the “apply” panel on this page. After successfully submitting your application, you will receive an automatic email confirming receipt of your application. Please no phone calls/emails/letters.

The application deadline is Sunday, 17 September 2023 at midnight Brussels time.

Unfortunately, we cannot respond to every application, therefore only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. The information provided in the applications is subject to EU legislation on protection of personal data and confidentiality of information. Applications will be subjected to pre-employment screening & vetting, including criminal records check.

Benefits

Preferred contractual relations with the trainees is a Convention d'immersion professionnelle (a professional immersion agreement under Belgian Law). The expected level of monthly remuneration is around €1,800 net per month, in addition to meal vouchers.

For practical reasons, citizenship of an EU Member State or residency in the European Union is a requirement.

Work place: EED Secretariat, located in the centre of Brussels, Belgium.