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LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN THE

HEART OF EUROPE

IMA

CSA

LEA

At IMA, officers from a versatile background ensure that internal market rules have been effectively im-plemented into domestic law. As a trainee in IMA you get the opportunity to work on a variety of internal market cases throughout the legal process, conduct research, attend external meetings and more.

At CSA, officers of legal and economic expertise work with either State Aid or Competition. The Author-ity enforces EEA Competition rules to ensure effective competition within the area and enforces the general prohibition of State Aid. As a CSA trainee you get to work closely with case handlers, research legislation, attend external meetings and more.

LEA’s role is to provide legal advice to other de-partments, to ensure a harmo nised approach to case decisions and conduct litigation on behalf of ESA be fore the ECJ and EFTA Court. The LEA trainee gets to assist with litigation for cases, handle public access requests, conduct research, attend external meetings etc.

The Press and Information trainee is an assistant to the Press Officer within LEA, working on everything from press releases and media monitoring to presenta-tions and public access requests.

“I obtained essential knowledge about the communication field. Equally exciting was the practical experience within the EEA/EU. I highly recommend the trainee-ship. Not only because of the in-teresting work, but also because of the friendships and contacts you’ll get while in Brussels.” Elisabeth Falch Slinning,

former trainee and now Communication adviser Telenor

Norge AS

TRAINEE POSITIONS

How to apply

Vacancies are posted on our website and LinkedIn

page.

Advertised: JanuaryClosing date: Early March

Applicants should apply directly through our online

recruitment system.

BRUSSELS

eftasurv.int

WANT TO JOIN US? LIFE IN BRUSSELS

Who are we looking for

• Engaged young professionals or recent graduates with strong academic results and an interest or a specialisation in EEA/EU affairs.

• University degree in a relevant discipline, primarily in law but also economics and social sciences such as political science and communication.

• Excellent English skills, written and spoken.

• Competence, initiative and flexibility.

• Applicants must be nationals of Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein.

• Extracurricular activities and community involvement will be rated positively.

What we offer

• Interesting and challenging international work experience.

• 10 month traineeship contract.

• Competitive monthly allowance.

• Free, furnished and private accommodation in Brussels.

• Private health and travel insurance cover.

• Reimbursement of travel costs upon taking up or leaving the traineeship.

Brussels is not only the “capital of the EU” but also an enriching city with a truly multicultural population.

A thriving art and music scene and an excellent variety of foods, restaurants and markets.

Ideally located for travel - from Brussels you can easily explore Europe. Paris, for example, is just an hour away by train.

Country of beer, comic books, chocolate, waffles and Belgian fries – what’s not to like?

TRAINEESHIP

CSACompetition

and State Aid

Administration and

LEALegal and

Executive Affairs

SAFEGUARDING THE EEA AGREEMENT

The EFTA Surveillance Authority’s main role is to safeguard the EEA agreement, thereby

enabling Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein to participate in the European Internal Market.

“The traineeship was an invaluable experience. I got to know different aspects of litigation and EEA law and to work on various projects which were both challenging and enjoyable. The Authority was the perfect place to start my career.”

Marlene Hakkebo, former trainee and now Executive Officer at Norwegian Ministry of

Trade, Industry and Fisheries.

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IMAThe Internal

Market

Departments that serve the College

We are looking for 6 candidates to join our team for 10 exciting months.

Successful candidates will get to kick-start their career in a truly international working environment in the heart of Europe, Brussels.

You will get the opportunity to work with legal cases ranging over a variety of areas with 70 talented staff members of 15 nationalities.

Sound legal analysis, personal development and teamwork, matched with attractive working conditions.

“It is enriching to live and work in an international setting like Brussels and it gives you a great opportunity to meet people from all over Europe with similar interests and goals.“

Ketill Einarsson, former Trainee and now

Temporary Officer at the Authority.