Traineeships - Outreach & Engagement Unit - European Institute for Gender Equality (Vilnius)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Institute for Gender Equality on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Support in organising EIGE's stakeholder events, visits and meetings
• Manage stakeholder databases and requests
• Respond to enquiries from the public
• Support with monitoring EU policy-making and prepare regular reports
• Draft briefing notes, speaking points and background papers for EIGE's management
• Assist with monitoring the outreach of EIGE's work
• Assist with the development and maintenance of EIGE's website
• Analyse and report on metrics and analytics, web user patterns and behaviours

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Recognised university degree evidencing completion of a full cycle of studies
• Key skills: Fluent English, both spoken and written, Excellent knowledge of at least one other EU language, Computer skills applicable to a Windows environment
• Eligibility: Nationals of an EU Member State or an EFTA country or an IPA qualifying country; must not have previously undertaken a traineeship in another EU institution or body

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Online registration with application form submission
• Analysis of applications by selection committee
• Interview (selected candidates only)

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 11 months.

Working arrangements: Office based working and telework.

Hiring unit: Outreach and Engagement Unit.

Position details

Reference

EIGE/2026/TR/O&E/04

Last Verified

22 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Traineeships - Outreach & Engagement Unit at EIGE based in Vilnius (Other). The vacancy reference is EIGE/2026/TR/O&E/04.

The European Institute for Gender Equality 1 (EIGE) announces traineeship opportunities in its Outreach and Engagement Unit lasting 11 months for graduates who are either nationals of an EU Member State or an EFTA country or an IPA qualifying country 2.The traineeships are based at the Agency's premises in Vilnius, Lithuania.

The traineeship will offer the possibility to university graduates in areas such as communications, knowledge management, public relations, international studies, European studies, politics, social policy or similar to gain experience in the work of the EU in general and in the work of EIGE in particular.

The registration of applications begins on 13 July 2026 and closes on 10 August 2026 at 13:30, Eastern European Time (EET).

Applicants shall note that the specific tasks assigned to them will be identified in the offer letter sent to the selected candidate. The tasks of the trainee might be further tailored after the start of the traineeship. The trainee may be required to assist in other areas of activity, depending on the needs of the service and his/her profile and experience.

The selected trainee will have a traineeship supervisor for the entire period of the traineeship. The traineeships aim principally to:

* Provide on the job training experience in key areas of the Agency's work covered by the Outreach and Engagement Unit (in particular stakeholder relations, knowledge management and capacity building); * Extend and apply knowledge acquired in the course of studies or working life; * Provide practical working knowledge of EU agencies and institutions; * Enable trainees to acquire work experience in an EU agency context.

Based in Vilnius, Lithuania, EIGE is a decentralised agency of the European Union (EU) entrusted with specific objectives envisaged to contribute and strengthen the promotion of gender equality.

To achieve its goals, the Agency collects and analyses comparable and reliable information at EU level and develops appropriate methodological tools for the integration of gender equality into all EU policies. It fosters the exchange of good practices and dialogue between stakeholders and raises EU citizen awareness of this policy area by providing technical assistance to EU institutions, in particular the European Commission, as well as the authorities of the Member States.

In the course of its work to promote and strengthen gender equality, EIGE supports policy-makers with high quality research and comparable data relevant to their work.

The Agency is an equal opportunity employer and accepts applications without distinction on the grounds of age, race, political, philosophical or religious conviction, gender or sexual orientation and regardless of disabilities, marital status or family situation.

The trainee provides assistance and support to the Outreach and Engagement Unit. Through a wide range of tasks, the trainee will get valuable work experience from stakeholder relations and knowledge management work in the context of an EU agency.

Reporting to a supervisor, the trainee can expect to carry out a variety of tasks from the list below:

* Support in organising EIGE’s stakeholder events, visits and meetings; * Manage stakeholder databases and requests; * Respond to enquiries from the public; * Support with monitoring EU policy-making and prepare regular reports; * Draft briefing notes, speaking points and background papers for EIGE’s management; * Assist with monitoring the outreach of EIGE’s work; * Assist with the development and maintenance of EIGE’s website; * Analyse and report on metrics and analytics, web user patterns and behaviours; * Support the publication production process; * Support the development of infographics, videos and other audio-visual products; * Prepare PowerPoint presentations

The traineeships are open to applicants who have not previously undertaken a traineeship in another EU institution or body and who have a recognised university degree evidencing completion of a full cycle of studies.3

Applicants must have fluent English, both spoken and written, an excellent knowledge of at least one other EU language as well as computer skills applicable to a Windows environment.

There are two stages:

### Stage 1 - Online registration

Candidates must submit their application electronically using EIGE’s application form. Applications must reach[eige.hr@eige.europa.eu](mailto:eige.hr@eige.europa.eu) by not later than 13:30 Eastern European Time (EEST), on 10 August 2026 and the subject title should include the name of the candidate and the reference number of the traineeship.

Candidates are requested to send their completed application in English, the working language of the Agency. All parts of the application form must be completed in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

### Stage 2 - Supplementary documentation (applicable only to candidates selected to start a traineeship)

Should a candidate be selected to start a traineeship, in order for the application to be considered complete, the candidate must provide copies of all the supporting documents - e.g. proof of nationality, diplomas, academic qualifications, employment certificates as applicable, insurance policy for sickness and accident during the period of the traineeship, medical certificate indicating work fitness, etc. - needed to prove that they satisfy all admission conditions.

Candidates must be prepared to submit proof of their qualifications upon request. All documentary evidence of any professional experience must indicate start and end dates for previous positions and the start date and continuity for the current position held.

Candidates will be eliminated if:

* their application is received after 13:30, EEST on 10 August 2026. * they do not use and duly complete the official application form provided by EIGE. * they do not meet the general conditions described in section 2 above.

Eligible candidates shall be selected on the basis of their application.

A selection committee shall oversee the analysis of the applications to assess and select those best matching the profile and qualifications required for each traineeship. The selection committee can also assess any administrative experience obtained by the applicants either as part of their studies for a university degree or through professional experience. The committee can then invite the selected candidates for an interview.

The work of the selection committee is confidential. Candidates shall not make direct or indirect contact with the selection committee or have anybody do so on their behalf. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to disqualify any candidate who disregards this instruction.

The Agency regrets that, due to the large volume of applications it receives only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

All inquiries for information should be sent by e-mail to[eige.hr@eige.europa.eu](mailto:eige.hr@eige.europa.eu) quoting the reference of the traineeship.

## Engagement and conditions

The Agency operates from a modern and fully computerised office space based in the Old Town of Vilnius. Working time includes office based working and telework.

The trainee shall work in a multicultural environment where social dialogue is considered very important. EIGE applies a participatory approach to its work and encourages an open dialogue between management and staff. Colleagues work closely together as much of the work is organised around cross-unit project teams. EIGE is committed to the principle of zero tolerance for harassment at work.

Engagement for a traineeship will be decided by the Agency’s Director based on a reserve list of candidates proposed by a selection committee. Candidates should note that inclusion on the reserve list does not guarantee selection. The established reserve list may be used for other similar traineeships depending on the Agency's needs and will be valid until the 31 December following the year of engagement.

The traineeship is supported by a monthly grant equivalent to 1.344,35 EUR. While a travel allowance will be provided, trainees will have to make their own health insurance arrangements. Applicants are advised to read Director’s Decision No. 317/2024 since it contains other relevant information.

The chosen candidate/s will be required to enter into a commitment to act independently in the public interest and to make complete declarations of any direct or indirect interests that might be considered prejudicial to his/her independence. Candidates must confirm their willingness to do so in their application.

Applicants can submit an appeal to the European Ombudsman at the following address or directly on Ombudsman’s website.

Médiateur Européen

1 avenue du Président Robert Schuman

CS 30403

F-67001 Strasbourg Cedex

France

However, before submitting a complaint to the European Ombudsman, applicants must already have contacted EIGE about the matter and used all the internal administrative options for review.

The purpose of processing of the data submitted by candidates is to manage each application in view of a possible pre-selection and recruitment as a trainee at the Agency. Unsuccessful application files are kept for two years following the closure of the selection procedure, after which time they are destroyed.

The personal information requested from applicants will be processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October December 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data. This applies in particular to the confidentiality and security of such data.

The Agency applies a policy of equal opportunities in line with the formal requirements noted above.

Applications are accepted without distinct

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 13 July 2026, 9 days ago.

The application deadline is 10 August 2026, 18 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 22 July 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at EIGE see the EIGE institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Vilnius see our Vilnius location page.

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