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Participants in the programme are assigned a mentor ( an experienced staff member ) who will provide them with support , advice and guidance .
Participants in the programme are assigned a mentor ( an experienced staff member ) who will provide them with support , advice and guidance .
The successful completion of the programme by each participant will be assessed by a GP Committee .
The successful completion of the programme by each participant will be assessed by a GP Committee .
The Graduate Programme is one way of starting a career at the ECB .
The Graduate Programme is one way of starting a career at the ECB .
However , we do not automatically offer contracts to successful participants at the end of the programme .
However , we do not automatically offer contracts to successful participants at the end of the programme .
Graduates who wish to start a career at the ECB have the possibility to apply for available vacancies advertised both internally and externally .
Graduates who wish to start a career at the ECB have the possibility to apply for available vacancies advertised both internally and externally .
Traineeships
Traineeships
The ECB offers traineeship opportunities for students with at least a bachelor 's degree , including PhD students , or for recent graduates in areas such as economics , finance , statistics , business administration , law , human resources and translation .
The ECB offers traineeship opportunities for students with at least a bachelor 's degree , including PhD students , or for recent graduates in areas such as economics , finance , statistics , business administration , law , human resources and translation .
These traineeships give students and job entrants an opportunity to put their learning into practice , gain an insight into the ECB 's activities and operations , and to contribute to the ECB 's mission .
These traineeships give students and job entrants an opportunity to put their learning into practice , gain an insight into the ECB 's activities and operations , and to contribute to the ECB 's mission .
The tasks performed by trainees are supervised and depend on the unit they join .
The tasks performed by trainees are supervised and depend on the unit they join .
It can consist of research tasks , the preparation of draft reports , the compilation of statistical data , the execution of operational tasks and the participation in ad hoc studies .
It can consist of research tasks , the preparation of draft reports , the compilation of statistical data , the execution of operational tasks and the participation in ad hoc studies .
Trainees registered in this programme are subject to the Rules governing the ECB traineeship programme ( download ) .
Trainees registered in this programme are subject to the Rules governing the ECB traineeship programme ( download ) .
The overview below also outlines the conditions of admission , the supporting documentation , the selection process , the contract , the grant , and the possibilities regarding residence and reimbursement of travel .
The overview below also outlines the conditions of admission , the supporting documentation , the selection process , the contract , the grant , and the possibilities regarding residence and reimbursement of travel .
As a candidate you should meet a number of conditions of admission :
As a candidate you should meet a number of conditions of admission :
be at least 18 and be fluent in English and in another official language of the union ;
be at least 18 and be fluent in English and in another official language of the union ;
be a national of a member state of the union or of an acceding state ;
be a national of a member state of the union or of an acceding state ;
have completed at least a first cycle qualification ( bachelor 's degree ) ;
have completed at least a first cycle qualification ( bachelor 's degree ) ;
and since your most recent qualification :
and since your most recent qualification :
you should have a maximum of 12 months » professional experience
you should have a maximum of 12 months » professional experience
you should have been a trainee for no more than 6 months
you should have been a trainee for no more than 6 months
you must not have been an ECB trainee or worked for the ECB .
you must not have been an ECB trainee or worked for the ECB .
The same applies for those who are working or have worked for the ECB ( e.g. as staff members , consultants , agency staff )
The same applies for those who are working or have worked for the ECB ( e.g. as staff members , consultants , agency staff )
As a candidate you may submit supporting documentation i.e. letter ( s ) of recommendation from employers or professors .
As a candidate you may submit supporting documentation i.e. letter ( s ) of recommendation from employers or professors .
If you do so , please upload them directly in the electronic application form .
If you do so , please upload them directly in the electronic application form .
The letters do not need to be sent to the ECB in a confidential manner .
The letters do not need to be sent to the ECB in a confidential manner .
If the author of the letter prefers to send it to the ECB in a confidential manner , he / she may email it to : recruitment@ecb.europa.eu .
If the author of the letter prefers to send it to the ECB in a confidential manner , he / she may email it to : recruitment@ecb.europa.eu .
Note that we will only consider these letters , or any other supporting documents which you would not have uploaded in the application form , if they have reached us before the closing date of the application .
Note that we will only consider these letters , or any other supporting documents which you would not have uploaded in the application form , if they have reached us before the closing date of the application .
The selection process starts after the closing date of the vacancy notice .
The selection process starts after the closing date of the vacancy notice .
It takes usually around two months , unless the number of candidates is very large .
It takes usually around two months , unless the number of candidates is very large .
When the selection is completed , you will be informed by email of the outcome .
When the selection is completed , you will be informed by email of the outcome .
At that stage you may either ( i ) receive a traineeship offer , ( ii ) be notified that you are on a reserve list as you have been assessed as a suitable candidate , or ( iii ) be informed that your application has not been successful .
At that stage you may either ( i ) receive a traineeship offer , ( ii ) be notified that you are on a reserve list as you have been assessed as a suitable candidate , or ( iii ) be informed that your application has not been successful .
In cases ( ii ) and ( iii ) , you may still apply for further traineeship vacancies .
In cases ( ii ) and ( iii ) , you may still apply for further traineeship vacancies .
If you are selected we will offer you a contract for a period between 3 to 6 months , which may be prolonged once up to a total of 12 months .
If you are selected we will offer you a contract for a period between 3 to 6 months , which may be prolonged once up to a total of 12 months .
We will also offer you a grant of either Euros 850 or Euros 1700 per month , depending on the tasks you will be expected to perform and on your relevant qualifications ( unless otherwise stated in the vacancy ) .
We will also offer you a grant of either Euros 850 or Euros 1700 per month , depending on the tasks you will be expected to perform and on your relevant qualifications ( unless otherwise stated in the vacancy ) .
For example , trainees who have completed at least 2 years of PhD study may be granted Euros 1700 .
For example , trainees who have completed at least 2 years of PhD study may be granted Euros 1700 .
If your place of recruitment is more than 50 km from the ECB , we will also offer you residence ( or equivalent reimbursement ) , and will reimburse you for your travel expenses at the beginning and end of your traineeship .
If your place of recruitment is more than 50 km from the ECB , we will also offer you residence ( or equivalent reimbursement ) , and will reimburse you for your travel expenses at the beginning and end of your traineeship .
The residence consists of a single occupancy self-catering apartment ( including kitchenette and bathroom ) .
The residence consists of a single occupancy self-catering apartment ( including kitchenette and bathroom ) .
Alternatively you may be reimbursed for private accommodation , for rental costs up to Euros 750 ( including utilities ) per month , against presentation of a signed rental contract and proof of payment No additional costs such as agent 's fees / deposits / cleaning will be reimbursed .
Alternatively you may be reimbursed for private accommodation , for rental costs up to Euros 750 ( including utilities ) per month , against presentation of a signed rental contract and proof of payment No additional costs such as agent 's fees / deposits / cleaning will be reimbursed .
In case of shared apartments , costs will be divided by the number of occupants .
In case of shared apartments , costs will be divided by the number of occupants .
The travel expenses at the beginning and end of their traineeship are reimbursed under the following guidelines :
The travel expenses at the beginning and end of their traineeship are reimbursed under the following guidelines :
if you travel by car for more than 300 kilometres , we reimburse Euros 0.40 per kilometre plus tolls and meals
if you travel by car for more than 300 kilometres , we reimburse Euros 0.40 per kilometre plus tolls and meals
if you travel by plane , you may be reimbursed for an economy class return ticket coinciding with the start and end of your traineeship .
if you travel by plane , you may be reimbursed for an economy class return ticket coinciding with the start and end of your traineeship .
The ticket should allow for changes ( in case of a prolongation of your contract , for instance ) .
The ticket should allow for changes ( in case of a prolongation of your contract , for instance ) .
You are allowed to bring 10kg extra luggage
You are allowed to bring 10kg extra luggage
if you travel by train , you may be reimbursed for a 1st class return ticket .
if you travel by train , you may be reimbursed for a 1st class return ticket .
additional travelling costs to and from the airport or train station such as bus and taxi will also be reimbursed
additional travelling costs to and from the airport or train station such as bus and taxi will also be reimbursed
all reimbursements are paid against receipts .
all reimbursements are paid against receipts .
For the per kilometre car allowance fuel bills are required as evidence .
For the per kilometre car allowance fuel bills are required as evidence .
Traineeship vacancies are published from time to time throughout the year .
Traineeship vacancies are published from time to time throughout the year .
Please note that interviews for traineeships will take place via telephone .
Please note that interviews for traineeships will take place via telephone .
If you are interested , please register here .
If you are interested , please register here .
The ECB Student Research Traineeship Programme
The ECB Student Research Traineeship Programme
This programme is aimed at young , highly promising economists who have completed a first degree and are aiming to enrol in a Masters / PhD programme in economics or a related field at a leading international university .
This programme is aimed at young , highly promising economists who have completed a first degree and are aiming to enrol in a Masters / PhD programme in economics or a related field at a leading international university .
Participants have the opportunity to cooperate closely with the economists in the Directorate General Research and are involved in research projects at all stages .
Participants have the opportunity to cooperate closely with the economists in the Directorate General Research and are involved in research projects at all stages .
Project findings are usually published in international academic journals .
Project findings are usually published in international academic journals .
An overview is given in the section « Traineeships » above .
An overview is given in the section « Traineeships » above .
The ECB Statistics Traineeship Programme
The ECB Statistics Traineeship Programme
This programme is aimed at recent graduates or students who are close to finishing their graduate studies in economics , statistics , finance , business administration or related disciplines .
This programme is aimed at recent graduates or students who are close to finishing their graduate studies in economics , statistics , finance , business administration or related disciplines .
Participants gain exposure to conceptual and operational statistical work in a policy-oriented environment that contributes to the decision-making processes at the ECB .
Participants gain exposure to conceptual and operational statistical work in a policy-oriented environment that contributes to the decision-making processes at the ECB .
They are also responsible for one or several tasks including information management , quality control of data transmitted to the ECB as well as statistical analytical tasks relating to time-series analysis and the assessment of banking industry and financial market developments .
They are also responsible for one or several tasks including information management , quality control of data transmitted to the ECB as well as statistical analytical tasks relating to time-series analysis and the assessment of banking industry and financial market developments .
Trainees are required to complete a self-contained conceptual or empirical study or to develop an operational application suitable for presentation at seminars .
Trainees are required to complete a self-contained conceptual or empirical study or to develop an operational application suitable for presentation at seminars .
ESCB and International Organisations
ESCB and International Organisations
The ECB offers short-term assignments which are open exclusively to staff of :
The ECB offers short-term assignments which are open exclusively to staff of :
the 27 national central banks of the ESCB ;
the 27 national central banks of the ESCB ;
European public institutions and agencies ;
European public institutions and agencies ;
international public institutions ( e.g. IMF , BIS , EBRD ) .
international public institutions ( e.g. IMF , BIS , EBRD ) .
Positions of this type are offered at one the following levels .
Positions of this type are offered at one the following levels .
higher professional ( Principal Expert assignments )
higher professional ( Principal Expert assignments )
professional ( Expert assgnments )
professional ( Expert assgnments )
support ( Assistant ) .
support ( Assistant ) .
The specific expertise and skills sought depend on the needs of the recruiting division .
The specific expertise and skills sought depend on the needs of the recruiting division .
The positions cover the full range of functions .
The positions cover the full range of functions .
Candidates recruited for ESCB / IO assignments perform the same work as the division 's usual staff members .
Candidates recruited for ESCB / IO assignments perform the same work as the division 's usual staff members .
They are seconded to the ECB by their current employer on the basis of a short-term ECB contract for a minimum period of three months to a maximum of 24 months ( including extensions ) .
They are seconded to the ECB by their current employer on the basis of a short-term ECB contract for a minimum period of three months to a maximum of 24 months ( including extensions ) .
Fixed-term ESCB / IO contracts for specific project-based work are awarded from time to time .
Fixed-term ESCB / IO contracts for specific project-based work are awarded from time to time .
Fellowships
Fellowships
The Wim Duisenberg Research Fellowship Programme , which is organised by the Directorate General Research ( DG / R ) , welcomes applications from leading economists in academia , central banks and top research institutions .
The Wim Duisenberg Research Fellowship Programme , which is organised by the Directorate General Research ( DG / R ) , welcomes applications from leading economists in academia , central banks and top research institutions .
The programme aims to :
The programme aims to :
promote policy-relevant research of the highest academic standards ;
promote policy-relevant research of the highest academic standards ;
give research staff exposure to and experience in the most recent advances in economic research ;
give research staff exposure to and experience in the most recent advances in economic research ;
provide eminent scholars with an insight into the ECB 's policy-making environment .
provide eminent scholars with an insight into the ECB 's policy-making environment .
Research fellows produce papers of a theoretical or empirical nature for presentation at internal and external conferences and for publication in the ECB Working Paper Series and , possibly , a refereed journal .
Research fellows produce papers of a theoretical or empirical nature for presentation at internal and external conferences and for publication in the ECB Working Paper Series and , possibly , a refereed journal .
The research project must focus on issues of relevance to in the work of DG / R.
The research project must focus on issues of relevance to in the work of DG / R.
Participants in the programme exchange opinions , insights and experience with ECB staff members , both in DG / R and in other business areas .
Participants in the programme exchange opinions , insights and experience with ECB staff members , both in DG / R and in other business areas .
Freelance contracts
Freelance contracts
The Language Services Division and the Lawyer-Linguists Division draw on the services of professional translators and lawyer-linguists with experience in the ECB 's fields of competence to translate from English into other official languages of the EU -- and vice versa -- on a freelance basis .
The Language Services Division and the Lawyer-Linguists Division draw on the services of professional translators and lawyer-linguists with experience in the ECB 's fields of competence to translate from English into other official languages of the EU -- and vice versa -- on a freelance basis .
The Language Services Division also uses professional freelance linguists for terminology-related work and editing and proof-reading assignments in English .
The Language Services Division also uses professional freelance linguists for terminology-related work and editing and proof-reading assignments in English .
Search for freelance procurements
Search for freelance procurements
Apply
Apply
Finding vacancies
Finding vacancies
If there are no offers or , if none of those available correspond to your profile , you can sign up for « Job alerts » .
If there are no offers or , if none of those available correspond to your profile , you can sign up for « Job alerts » .
You will then be notified by e-mail whenever new vacancies are announced .
You will then be notified by e-mail whenever new vacancies are announced .
Apply for a vacancy
Apply for a vacancy
Just click on the link at the bottom of the vacancy notice .
Just click on the link at the bottom of the vacancy notice .
An application form will open which you should complete .
An application form will open which you should complete .
Make sure that your application is eligible by submitting it by the deadline .
Make sure that your application is eligible by submitting it by the deadline .
You will receive a confirmation by e-mail when you begin your application , a reminder after two days if your application remains incomplete and a final reminder when you have submitted the form .
You will receive a confirmation by e-mail when you begin your application , a reminder after two days if your application remains incomplete and a final reminder when you have submitted the form .
You can also amend and update it for any future applications .
You can also amend and update it for any future applications .
We urge you to read the vacancy notice carefully .
We urge you to read the vacancy notice carefully .
You may be requested to submit documents , such as letters of reference , certificates , written papers or publications .
You may be requested to submit documents , such as letters of reference , certificates , written papers or publications .
The online form contains specific sections with space allocated for you to insert this information .
The online form contains specific sections with space allocated for you to insert this information .
Please use these applications sections and do not upload your curriculum vitae or cover letter as attachments .
Please use these applications sections and do not upload your curriculum vitae or cover letter as attachments .
If you are short-listed , our Human Resources department will contact you .
If you are short-listed , our Human Resources department will contact you .
If you are unsuccessful , you will be notified by e-mail .
If you are unsuccessful , you will be notified by e-mail .
Nationality criteria
Nationality criteria
We accept applications from nationals of Member States of the European Union or of acceding states .
We accept applications from nationals of Member States of the European Union or of acceding states .
If you have an EU work permit but are not an EU national or from an acceding state , you are not eligible to apply .
If you have an EU work permit but are not an EU national or from an acceding state , you are not eligible to apply .
Unsolicited or paper-based applications
Unsolicited or paper-based applications
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited or paper-based applications .
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited or paper-based applications .
Assessment tools
Assessment tools
We use a range of assessment tools to make sure we find the candidate whose profile most closely matches the requirements of the position .
We use a range of assessment tools to make sure we find the candidate whose profile most closely matches the requirements of the position .
If invited for an interview , we will inform you which assessment tool you can expect on the day .
If invited for an interview , we will inform you which assessment tool you can expect on the day .
Our assessment tools include :
Our assessment tools include :
written exercises ( mostly run on standard office based software packages )
written exercises ( mostly run on standard office based software packages )
candidate presentation ( prepared either prior to or on the interview day )
candidate presentation ( prepared either prior to or on the interview day )
panel and / or one-on-one interviews .
panel and / or one-on-one interviews .
During the interview ( s ) you will be asked about your knowledge , experience , opinions as well as how you have handled past situations and how you would handle specific scenarios .
During the interview ( s ) you will be asked about your knowledge , experience , opinions as well as how you have handled past situations and how you would handle specific scenarios .
These assessment tools will cover a number of the key technical and behavioural competencies which have been identified in the vacancy notice .
These assessment tools will cover a number of the key technical and behavioural competencies which have been identified in the vacancy notice .
If you are invited to be interviewed for a management position , we will also engage an external provider to form an assessment on your managerial and leadership competencies .
If you are invited to be interviewed for a management position , we will also engage an external provider to form an assessment on your managerial and leadership competencies .
This will be done using online pre-assessment exercises and an interview with the external provider .
This will be done using online pre-assessment exercises and an interview with the external provider .
Prepare for the interview
Prepare for the interview