2018 TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMME
WEBINAR 4 JUNE
Headquarters in the heart of Parma - Italy
EFSA Who we are Our values What we do Our Partners
TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMME
Overview 2018 timeline
Selection process
EXPERIENCE SHARING
& Q&As
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EFSA – WHO WE ARE
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is the keystone of the European Union (EU) for risk assessment
regarding food and feed safety, in close collaboration with national authorities and in open consultation with its
stakeholders (European Commission, European Parliament, Member States, etc.)
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EFSA – WHAT WE DO
EFSA is the leading science-driven European body at the forefront of transparent risk
assessment and open risk communications in food safety.
Open and connected
communication
Independent scientific advice
Clear communication on existing and emerging risks
Scientific cooperation
Laws and regulations
Implementation of food safety
norms and sanctioning
Food controls and quality certificate
Laboratory analyses and experiments
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OUR PARTNERS
International organisations
Research institutes & academia
National food safety
organisations
Individual
experts
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EFSA People
Staff & SNEs: 450 + 15
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TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMME
Make a difference to European food safety:
become an EFSA trainee!
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TRAINEESHIP 2017- KEY FACTS & FIGURES
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TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMME– OVERVIEW G
oal
• Gain professional experience in a leading scientific European Agency
• Develop and strengthen your skills and competencies in the chosen field of interest
• Expand your professional and/or scientific network
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• University degree
• B2 level in English
• Have never been an EFSA trainee or employed by EFSA
• EU citizen and non-EU citizen
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• Duration: up to 12 months
• Monthly maintenance grant = €1,100
• Working language: English
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TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMME – AREAS OF INTEREST
Biology
Toxicology
Veterinary
Chemistry
Statistics
Nutrition
Pesticides
International relations
Legal Affairs
Accounting
Event and Campaign Management
HR administration
Business ICT Systems
Editors
Media Relations
Engagement and External Relations
Digital Communications and Multimedia
SCIENCE BUSINESS SERVICES COMMUNICATIONS
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TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMME – SELECTION PROCESS
1. Submission of applications: instructions in the call and on EFSA’s website
2. Screening of candidates: applications screened / assessed by EFSA Units
3. Invitation to interview: selected candidates invited to phone or Skype interview
4. Positive outcome of selection process:
placement offer – reserve list
5. Confirmation of traineeship: following submission of required documents
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TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMME – 2018 TIMELINE
4 June 2018 Call published
22 July 2018 Deadline for
submission of applications
1 November 2018 1st in-take
1 February 2019 2nd in-take
SELECTION PROCESS
Screening of candidates
Interviews
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
www.careers.efsa.europa.eu
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EXPERIENCE SHARING
Sjurdur Djurhuus
Trainee HUCAP Unit
BuS Department
Giulia Nicolini
Trainee HoD Unit
COMCO Department
Alice Zerbini
Staff member (former trainee) HUCAP Unit
BuS Department
The experience sharing will start in 2 minutes!
Mathias Amundsen
Trainee
NUTRI Unit REPRO Department
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DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ?
Should you still have doubts or any additional questions, please send an email to