Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Slovenia
Trg republike 3, 1000 Ljubljana
Overview
Are you a strongly motivated, highly qualified and competent graduate? If your answer is yes, you landed in the right place.
The ACER traineeship programme aims to attract university graduates who are interested in developing professionally by embarking on an exciting learning opportunity.
The programme creates a pool of talents with first-hand experience in the European Union and on the Agency’s specific procedures. In exchange, trainees acquire technical and operational experience through their everyday work in the Agency and are able to practice the technical knowledge acquired in their studies or professional careers.
A traineeship at ACER is a great opportunity to develop professionally in a multinational and intellectually stimulating environment, while contributing to the Agency's mission.
Details
WE PROPOSE
The Traineeship Programme is mainly targeted to young university graduates, without excluding those who, in the framework of lifelong learning, have recently obtained a university degree and are at the beginning of a new professional career.
The Agency offers traineeship positions in all of its five departments and in the Director’sOffice, according to the following profiles:
- Press and Communications Human Resources
- IT
- Policies
- Market Analysis
- Data Analysis
In the below table, applicants can find the academic degree requirements and the core tasks related to each profile.
Applicants shall note that the specific profile of the traineeship positions will be identified in the offer letter sent to the selected candidates; the tasks of the Trainee might be further tailored to the individual profiles after the start of the traineeship.
The Trainees may be required to assist in other areas of activity, depending on the needs of the service and their profile and experience.
How to apply?
If interested in applying, fill in the Traineeship Application Form, attach a copy of your diploma and send it to Traineeship(at)acer.europa.eu
Read carefully the Rules before submitting the application!
Selection procedure
The Agency draws a list of eligible and suitable applicants according to the current needs and available places.
Before the final selection decision, applicants can be contacted by the Human Resources Team to verify their availability, suitability, language skills, and to discuss reciprocal expectations. The final decision is then taken by the ACER Director.
All candidates are informed about the outcomes of the selection procedure.
About ACER
The European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) was established in March 2011 (Third Energy Package legislation) to foster cooperation among the EU’s energy National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) and help ensure that a single European market for electricity, and similarly natural gas, functions well. ACER's headquarters are in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
ACER is one of the EU decentralised agencies. Distinct from the EU institutions, agencies are set up as separate legal entities to perform specific technical and scientific tasks that help the EU institutions and Member States to implement policies and take decisions. EU agencies support the cooperation between the EU and national governments by pooling technical and specialist expertise. Besides working with a wide range of energy stakeholders, the EU institutions and policy makers, ACER works closely with other European agencies through the EU Agencies Network (EUAN). See the EUAN work programme 2023-2024.
ACER’s role includes:
- Supporting the integration of energy markets in the EU (by common rules at EU level).
- Contributing to efficient trans-European energy infrastructure, ensuring alignment with EU priorities.
- Monitoring energy markets so that they function well, deterring wholesale energy market manipulation and abusive behaviour.
- Where necessary, coordinating cross-national regulatory action.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who can apply?
The traineeship programme is opened for university graduates, nationals of a Member State of the European Union, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein who have completed their university studies (3 years or more), attested by a diploma.
Traineeship candidates are also required to have a very good knowledge of at least two EU languages, one of them should be English.
Traineeships last a minimum of 3 months to a maximum of 6 and can be extended once for up to 6 other months (1 year in total).
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Traineeship grant
Trainees not receiving a salary, scholarship or other form of financial support are provided with a monthly grant. As of 1st January 2025, the Traineeship grant amounts to 1,268.18 EUR. Trainees can also be awarded some extra contributions:
- Travel expenses (beginning and end of traineeship): Trainees who have completed at least a 3-month traineeship period might be entitled to the reimbursement of their travel expenses.
- Public transportation: All trainees are granted a monthly pass for public transport within Ljubljana.
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