The European Central Bank has launched: Traineeship in the Administrative Services Division 

General Information

Type of contract: Traineeship

Who can apply?: EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant: The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time: Full time

Place of work: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date: 23.04.2025

Your team

You will be part of the Directorate Administration within the Directorate General Corporate Services. Our Directorate consists of three Divisions providing technical facility management, logistics and infrastructure services as well as security and safety services.

As a trainee in the Administrative Services Division, you will join a team of around 60 members of staff who are responsible for a broad range of customer-oriented services, such as catering, support for meetings and events, interpretation, logistics (including inventories, furniture and relocations), cleaning, green care, business travel and mail services. We also manage a central service desk. Our Environmental Management team (Green ECB) oversees the maintenance and development of the ECB’s environmental management system. Our Functional Support and Operational Analysis team supports the Directorate in performing comprehensive business data analytics, creating meaningful reports and offering functional support for various IT systems.

We are continuously working to improve our services, reduce the ECB’s carbon footprint and provide a work environment that meets the needs of the ECB staff. We are looking for enthusiastic and open-minded trainees to join the Green ECB or one of our services teams.

The ECB is an inclusive employer, and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.

Your role

As a trainee in the Administrative Services Division, you will support our efforts to improve our services and make them more sustainable. Your tasks will be supervised and vary according to the team you join. Depending on your individual strengths, you will work closely with one of our service teams and related service providers, contribute to tailored communication to our stakeholders, and/or contribute to various environmental management activities.

In all teams your role may include:

• conducting research and drafting reports;
• compiling, analysing and visualising data;
• preparing and delivering presentations related to your activities and those of your team.

Depending on the team you join, you could:

• contribute to internal communication activities about the team’s services, and support the team’s service and supplier performance management;
• contribute to environmental management activities and the EU eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS) certification process as part of the Green ECB team;
• help coordinate logistics activities and support the ECB's ongoing transition to non-allocated workspaces, including assisting with relocations;
• contribute to business data analysis and reporting.

The position offers you excellent opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to services and activities that enable the institution to deliver on its mandate. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:

• a bachelor’s degree or higher in facility management, business or public administration, logistics, engineering, environmental and sustainability management, environmental protection, communications, economics, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, physics, finance, international relations, information technology or another relevant field;
• a general interest in European affairs, central banking and matters of relevance to the Administrative Services Division;
• a demonstrable interest in sustainable services management, such as aspects related to  environmental considerations, processes, supplier and stakeholder management or data analytics;
• the ability to analyse data and visualise information;
• a good knowledge of the MS Office package;
• an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages...

Desired:

• an analytical and innovative mindset;
• advanced communication, drafting and visualisation skills;
• knowledge of, and some experience in, one or more of the following fields: service management, quality assurance, supplier/contract management, logistics, relocations, stakeholder management, event management, process management, facility management standards, business and data analysis, or communications;
• familiarity with the requirements of relevant environmental standards and regulations, in particular ISO 14001, EMAS and ISO 14064;
• experience in analysing business data and knowledge of tools for data management and analysis (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Python, SAP Analytics Cloud).

You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.

You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

Further information

Initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total.

Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/what-we-offer/traineeship/html/index.e...

For additional information on this specific vacancy, you can speak to Susanne Schröder, on +49 (69) 1344 6798 between 14:00 and 15:00 CEST on Thursday, 10 April.

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include a pre-recorded video interview in the pre-selection phase and – if you are invited to participate in the subsequent selection phase – an online interview.

Further information on how to apply is available on our website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/before-you-apply/how-to-apply/html/ind...

If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

 

The European Central Bank has launched: Trainee Romanian Translator 

General Information

Type of contract: Traineeship

Who can apply?: EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant: The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time: Full time

Place of work: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date: 22.04.2025

Your team

You will be part of the Language Services Division in the Directorate General Communications. We provide translation, editing, proofreading and terminology services in all EU languages to support the ECB’s communication activities and help the ECB comply with its reporting obligations. We also offer advice on linguistic matters.

In your role as a trainee translator in the Public Outreach Section, you will be part of a small team of Romanian translators working on a wide range of texts related to central banking and banking supervision, including press releases, regular publications and reports, as well as website content aimed at making the ECB’s work accessible to non-expert readers. You will work closely with other translators and editors, language technologists and workflow administrators. Where relevant, you will also work with colleagues from other areas in our Directorate General on strategic communication projects or urgent tasks, as well as with experts from other ECB business areas.

The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

Your role

As a trainee Romanian Translator you will:

• translate (non-legal) texts from English into Romanian;
• revise and proofread texts in Romanian;
• help to identify, extract and compile terminology, particularly in the fields of economics and finance;
• contribute to the Romanian team’s other responsibilities, such as maintaining translation memories and providing linguistic advice.

The position offers you excellent opportunities to use state-of-the-art language technology tools in your daily work and to gain insight into language services in an EU institution. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:

• a bachelor’s degree or higher in modern languages or translation;
• a good knowledge of the MS Office package, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• a mastery-level (C2) command of Romanian and an advanced (C1) command of English, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages...

Desired:

• a master’s degree (completed or in the final stages of completion) in modern languages or translation;
• experience of translating English texts into Romanian;
• an intermediate (B1) command of another official EU language;
• familiarity with computer-assisted translation tools, such as Trados Studio, and an interest in machine translation and language technology;
• an interest in financial and economic affairs.

You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.

You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

Further information

Initial traineeship of between 3 and 6 months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total.

Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/what-we-offer/traineeship/html/index.e...

Applicants who have completed university courses on translation from English into Romanian are encouraged to provide a list of these courses (together with the grades achieved) and/or a letter of recommendation from a relevant supervisor or faculty member. These documents should be in English or Romanian.

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.

Further information on how to apply is available on our website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/before-you-apply/how-to-apply/html/ind...

If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

 

The European Central Bank has launched: Trainee English Translator/Editor 

General Information

Type of contract: Traineeship

Who can apply?: EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant: The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time: Full time

Place of work: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date: 22.04.2025

Your team

You will be part of the Language Services Division in the Directorate General Communications. We provide translation, editing, proofreading and terminology services in all EU languages to support the ECB’s communication activities and to help the ECB comply with its reporting obligations. We also offer advice on linguistic matters.

In your role as trainee English Translator/Editor, you will be part of a team editing, translating and proofreading a wide range of texts for both expert audiences and the general public. Our work includes speeches, interviews, press releases, social media posts and regular publications, as well as content for the ECB’s multilingual websites aimed at making its work accessible to non-expert readers. You will also work closely with others in our Directorate General as part of cross-divisional teams handling strategic communication projects or urgent tasks.

The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

Your role

As a trainee Translator/Editor you will:

• edit and proofread ECB materials in the fields of central banking and banking supervision which have been drafted in English by native and non-native speakers, correcting errors of grammar, consistency and style, and ensuring a high-quality product tailored to the target audience;
• contribute to the editing and/or drafting of website content and social media posts for the general public;
• produce translations from one or more official EU languages into English of materials in the fields of banking supervision and central banking;
• contribute to clear writing initiatives, the ECB’s English Style Guide and the provision of linguistic and drafting advice.

The position offers you excellent opportunities to gain insight into the work of a language services division in an EU institution and to use state-of-the-art language technology tools. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:

• a master’s degree (or master’s degree studies in their final stages of completion) in modern languages or translation, or a bachelor’s degree in any other field combined with postgraduate studies in translation;
• a C2 (native speaker-standard) command of English and a C1 (advanced) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages...
• experience in copy-editing and proofreading English texts, for example as part of a degree course or in a professional context;
• the ability to translate from at least one official EU language into English;
• a good knowledge of the MS Office package including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired:

• a C1 (advanced) command of other official EU languages;
• an interest or experience in drafting content for websites and social media;
• familiarity with translation using computer-assisted translation tools such as Trados Studio and an interest in machine translation and language technology;
• a broad knowledge of European current affairs, with a particular interest in financial and economic matters.

You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.

You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

Further information

Initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total.

Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/what-we-offer/traineeship/html/index.e...

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include a remote written exercise in the pre-selection phase and – if you are invited to participate in the subsequent selection phase – an online interview.

Further information on how to apply is available on our website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/before-you-apply/how-to-apply/html/ind...

If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.