- Type of traineeship: Traineeship Opportunity in Public Administration - European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), France
- Location: ECAC Secretariat, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
- Directorate/Service: ECAC Secretariat
- Publication date: 06/04/2023
- Closing date: 06/05/2023
Your team
Within the ECAC Secretariat, we support the work of the 44 Member States of the European Civil Aviation Conference. The ECAC Secretariat is an independent organisation, with an agreement with EUROCONTROL for the provisions of administrative services, which is why this traineeship opportunity is within the framework of EUROCONTROL’s scheme.
The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) was founded in 1955 as an intergovernmental organisation. ECAC seeks to harmonise civil aviation policies and practices amongst its Member States and, at the same time, promote understanding on policy matters between its Member States and other parts of the world. Its mission is the promotion of the continued development of a safe, efficient, and sustainable European air transport system.
ECAC works closely and cooperatively with other regional organisations and individual Partner States on a range of civil aviation issues of common interest, including safety, security, facilitation, and the environment. ECAC also conducts, at regular intervals, international conferences, workshops, seminars, and training events.
ECAC's long-established expertise in aviation matters, pan-European membership and close liaison with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) enable it to serve as a unique European forum for discussion of every major civil aviation topic. It enjoys active cooperation with its sister regional organisations ACAO, AFCAC and LACAC through Memoranda of Understanding, and with the European Commission and EUROCONTROL. It has particularly valuable links with industry and organisations representing aspects of aviation.
Your role
PURPOSE OF THE TRAINEESHIP
The traineeship will provide the trainee with the opportunity to become familiar with ECAC’s activities and the working methods of a civil aviation regional organisation, to put into practice the knowledge acquired during the traineeship, to gain new knowledge and skills, and be introduced to the work environment, it duties and its opportunities.
The traineeship offers:
- Real-life tasks and responsibilities;
- A chance to apply and improve your knowledge and skills with regular feedback;
- The opportunity to expand your professional network through interaction with a wide range of European experts;
- A diverse and inclusive international environment.
MAIN LEARNING OBJECTIVES & TASKS
In this traineeship, you would be:
- Contributing to the ECAC Secretariat's support to ECAC Member States and their officials;
- Supporting the work of ECAC expert groups in providing advice, producing guidance on technical matters, and the other activities of the groups, across a range of aviation domains;
- Gathering information to support ECAC's work and presenting it in a form accessible to experts and non-experts alike;
- Other tasks to be determined according to the skills and needs of the trainee and the work priorities of the organisation.
The precise nature of the tasks and the balance of activity across ECAC’s various aviation domains (environment, facilitation, economics etc.) will be determined by the needs of the organisation and the knowledge and areas of interests of the trainee.
DESIRED DURATION
From 6 to 9 months.
Start date – 1 June 2023.
Your profile
- Completed university studies of 3 years, either in an aviation-related discipline, or another discipline suited to a career in public administration (law, politics, government, international relations, etc.);
- Good analytical skills and ability to communicate analysis to experts and non-experts alike;
- Ability to work autonomously when required and also to work within a team. You will be based in Paris but much of your work will be with experts in national authorities all around 44 Member States;
- Good drafting skills in English (e.g. writing working papers, briefing notes etc.);
- Familiarity with online tools and with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.;
- Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment;
- Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of EUROCONTROL, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach;
- The working languages of ECAC are English and French. For this particular job, thorough knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage but not a requirement.
Eligibility Criteria
- You are a national of one of the EUROCONTROL or ECAC Member States;
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree, and you are about to graduate or have recently graduated. If you are a recent graduate, the traineeship should start within 12 months of obtaining your latest degree;
- You must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of your traineeship;
- You must be unemployed at the start date of your traineeship at EUROCONTROL;
- The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For a traineeship, you must have an excellent command of English. A knowledge of French would be an asset.
Useful Information
- Applications will be accepted from nationals of ECAC Member States only.
- This opportunity falls under the Traineeship Programme Regulations.
- A flat-rate allowance of €900 per month as a contribution towards living expenses will be granted.
- Reimbursement of travel expenses to take up appointment and leave may be covered by means of a lump sum.
- EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity.
- Only the candidates who will be invited for an interview/test will be informed of the outcome of the selection.