European Public Prosecutor’s Office - Traineeship for the Finance and Procurement Sector

TRAINEESHIP OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE

• To provide trainees with a comprehensive understanding of the EPPO’s objectives, activities, and day-to-day operations across its different functions and teams, through practical experience.

• To enable trainees to apply the knowledge acquired during their studies in real-world professional contexts and specific areas of competence.

• To promote European citizenship and integration by fostering awareness and appreciation of European values through active participation in EPPO activities.

• To create opportunities to work in a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual environment that encourages mutual understanding, trust, and tolerance.

• To introduce trainees to a new professional landscape, including its challenges, responsibilities, and career opportunities.

ROLE AND KEY ACTIVITIES

As a trainee in the Finance and Procurement Sector, you will have a unique opportunity to gain insights into the way the European Public Prosecutor’s Office works and to support the Sector’s core financial and procurement functions. You will have the opportunity to apply the theoretical notions acquired during your studies, bringing a fresh perspective and up-to-date knowledge. Through this Call for Applications, the Finance & Procurement Sector is looking for trainees in the following areas:

1. Finance
2. Procurement

Reporting directly to the Head of the Finance and Procurement Sector, you will be responsible for:

1. Finance

• Acting as a Data Entry Agent (DEA) in the financial system (ABAC) for financial transactions, in compliance with internal rules and procedures.
• Analysing and encoding data in MiPS+ with regards to mission-related expenses.
• Providing administrative and operational support throughout the financial management cycle, including filing, record-keeping, and follow-up of financial documents.
• Contributing to the overall efficiency and transparency of financial operations by ensuring timely communication and coordination within the team.
• Assisting in the development, review, and improvement of internal financial processes, methodologies, and supporting documentation as required by the Sector.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal stakeholders involved in financial processes.

2. Procurement

• Contributing to public procurement procedures, such as assisting in the preparation of procurement documents.
• Assisting in the development of internal processes, methodologies, and documentation related to the procurement function.
• Providing administrative support throughout procurement procedures and contract management.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with all parties involved in procurement processes, both within and outside the team.