The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) is a grant-giving organisation based in Brussels.

EED’s goal is to provide flexible support to democracy activists including independent media actors, complementing other EU and member state democracy support programmes. EED provides context-based, demand driven support based on a principle of fostering democracy and facilitating initiatives of local actors.

EED seeks a trainee for a 12-month traineeship (starting in early May 2025) in EED’s Finance team for Finance, Operations, Audit Preparation and Administrative Support.

The trainee will support the finance team of the EED Secretariat, including preparation of timesheets, processing of invoices, records management, supporting the preparation for a series of expenditure verification and systems audits required by EED donors.

This traineeship is aimed at recent graduates that want to start their career in the Finance/Operations sector and that want to work for a dynamic and international non-for profit organisation.

The ideal candidate has a background in or experience with finance and administrative processes. Previous audit experience or knowledge of basic accounting an advantage. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required. Candidates must be organised and have an eye for detail.

EED’s working language is English (fluency required); accounting and administrative language is French (knowledge an advantage).

Should you be interested in this position and meet the criteria, please submit your CV (Europass format only), a motivation letter and contact information for two referees. Applications should be made online using the “apply” panel on this page. After successfully submitting your application, you will receive an automatic email confirming receipt of your application. Please no phone calls/emails/letters.

The application deadline is Sunday, 6 April 2025 at midnight Brussels time.

The information provided in the applications is subject to EU legislation on protection of personal data and confidentiality of information. Applications will be subjected to pre-employment screening & vetting, including criminal records check.