Deadline:
August 31, 2024
Program Starts: March 01, 2025
Program Ends: July 31, 2025
Location(s)
Poland
Warsaw
Overview
Frontex welcomes applications from highly motivated candidates from a range of educational and professional backgrounds to contribute to the work of the agency in line with their expertise and interests. Frontex's traineeship programme provides an opportunity to gain practical working experience of cooperation in the field of external borders of the European Union, to acquire knowledge of the European Union, its institutions and activities and to put into practice knowledge acquired during studies or at work.
Details
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Preparation of an overview of the existing EU external relations policies and actions toward the Working Arrangements (WA) and Mandate Third Countries, International Organisations and European Agencies;
- Maintaining a database of Frontex activities involving or related to Third Countries, International Organisations and European Agencies - as a background information for the work of the Agency;
- Facilitating replies to possible external and internal inquiries about the activities of Frontex with external stakeholders;
- Support the activities of technical assistance projects
- Assistance to the International and European Cooperation Unit, according to the tasks assigned;
- Familiarisation with the Frontex’s and Unit’s work.
FRONTEX
Frontex is a cornerstone of the EU’s efforts to guarantee an area of freedom, security and justice. To help safeguard Europe’s internal security, Frontex has begun conducting regular vulnerability tests in all EU Member States, and has already shared its first findings with national authorities and EU institutions. Through its return operations, the agency is also playing an increasingly central role in migration enforcement, while at the same time fundamental rights protection is being strengthened in areas ranging from operational guidance through to return monitoring.
The new Frontex is more operational than ever. The agency currently has some 1,700 officers deployed at the EU’s sea, land and air borders, assisting EU Member States in surveillance, registration, finger printing and security checks. In case of a border emergency, Frontex now has a rapid reaction pool at its disposal composed of 1,500 officers, as well as additional sea vessels, aircraft, vehicles and other equipment. Frontex officers are also involved in search and rescue operations, which have led to the saving of 33,000 lives in the Central and Eastern Mediterranean between January and November 2017 alone.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfil the following eligibility requirements:
- Be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union or of the Schengen Associated Countries;
- Have completed the first cycle and obtained a full degree or its equivalent (degree of at least 3 years of study - minimum a Bachelor or its equivalent) of a higher education course (university education, studies equivalent to university or law enforcement studies) relevant for the tasks of Frontex on the date of sending their applications;
- Produce appropriate character references as to the suitability for the performance of a traineeship within Frontex;
- Have not yet had the possibility to work either as a staff member or as a trainee (formal or informal, paid or unpaid) in the European institutions, bodies or agencies after having obtained their diploma. However, if justified by the interest of the service, Frontex may consider candidates who have followed a traineeship at other EU institutions, bodies or agencies if they present particular value for the Agency;
- Have very good, proven knowledge of the working language of Frontex (English) at the level B2 or higher.
Frontex International and European Cooperation Unit is offering a traineeship for a candidate with the following profile:
Requirements in terms of background and personal qualities:
- University degree (at least Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs/European Studies/Middle Eastern Studies);
- Fluency in using Microsoft Office;
- Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to meet deadlines;
- Good interpersonal skills, service oriented attitude and ability to work in a multicultural environment;
- Very good command of both written and spoken English.
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of French and/or Arabic;
- Previous knowledge regarding international and/or European affairs and/or North African and Middle Eastern affairs.
Dates
Deadline: August 31, 2024
Program starts:
March 01, 2025
Program ends:
July 31, 2025
Program Starts: March 01, 2025
Program Ends: July 31, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
What is in it for you?
- Paid five-month traineeship (currently €1.376,89 per month) starting on either 1 March or 1 October
- Hands-on experience in a unique dynamic and challenging environment
- Multicultural and diverse working environment
- Flexible working hours
- Headquarters in the centre of Warsaw, a bustling city in the heart of Europe
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