EuroClio is currently looking for a Trainee to join the Secretariat in The Hague, with an immediate start date from 1 September 2023 onwards for a maximum of six months. We are looking for candidates that are enrolled at university (bachelor or master) throughout the entire duration of the Traineeship and are available for at least four days a week. 

The EuroClio Traineeship Programme provides students the opportunity to gain practical experience of working in an international NGO that is active in more than 50 countries and maintains a network of 25000 inspiring history, citizenship and heritage education professionals around the globe. As a Trainee, you will get acquainted with and actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the organisation, and you will be working on a variety of projects and areas of work. 

What do you offer? 

As a Trainee at the EuroClio Secretariat, you will be working on a variety of events, multiple projects and be involved with stakeholder engagement on a daily basis. Therefore, we highly welcome candidates with a strong affiliation or interest in history (or history and civics education) and that have proven record of the following core skills and competences:

  • Accountability: Taking responsibility for and ownership of work related actions, following through on commitments and decisions made;
  • Accuracy: Certain tasks, like financial management, require detail-oriented accuracy. Young Professionals will, for example, also be involved in financial management (scanning and processing receipts) for which a high sense of accuracy is needed;
  • Adaptability: Being able to quickly adapt in changing or challenging circumstances, responding in innovative ways. This also includes the ability to swiftly adapt to the different needs of the Secretariat and changing tasks;
  • Analytical Thinking and Creativity: Project proposals and the development of educational resources also require analytical thinking and creativity when it comes to developing project activities and teaching and learning materials, and even more so, gaining an in-depth understanding of the local context, the problem at hand, the needs assessment, potential risks, and overall impact of the project, activities and educational resources;
  • Independence: While teamwork is very important at EuroClio, Young Professionals are also expected to work and to successfully complete their tasks independently with minimal supervision;
  • Intercultural communication and empathy: Valuing and recognising diversity and the ability to communicate in a respectful manner with colleagues or partners from any cultural, ethnic, or religious background at all times;
  • Team Work: At EuroClio, a lot of the work is done in teams with many different people both inside and outside the Secretariat. In order to successfully work in a team, accountability, solid communication and adaptability are essential skills to apply and to develop further;
  • Fluency in English and excellent writing skills;
  • Knowledge of other languages (in particular, French, German, or Russian) is a strong asset;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for the EuroClio Traineeship Programme, candidates must meet the following requirements at the start of the Programme:

  • To hold EU Citizenship (or an EU Residence Permit);
  • To be in the final stage of their bachelor of master studies in a relevant field of study, such as Education, History, Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Management, Business Administration or any other related field;
  • To be enrolled at university throughout the entire duration of the Traineeship;
  • Under the age of 30 on the start date of the Programme.

What does EuroClio offer?

EuroClio offers a diverse and dynamic work environment at the Secretariat in The Hague and as a Trainee you will be working with a highly passionate and driven network of professionals that work in different contexts and circumstances around the world. Depending on the project or area of work you are involved in, you might be joining a staff member on work trips abroad. You will also be offered an in-house training programme adapted to your professional development needs and interests. You will be assigned a Supervisor who will track your progress and discuss your professional development to ensure that the Programme is meeting your expectations and contributes to your future career interests and development.

EuroClio offers a work space at the office in The Hague, with access to a work laptop if needed. Trainees will receive a fee of 747 EUR per month based on a full time traineeship. Should you need to move to The Hague for the Traineeship, additional support can be arranged. Up to 100 EUR of reimbursement of local travel expenses (home – office commute) per month.

Application Procedure

You can apply by sending your CV and Motivation Letter to Eugenie Khatschatrian (eugenie@euroclio.eu). We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. The application procedure consists of two rounds, including (online) interviews. References may be consulted at any stage of the application procedure. Please be aware that we are only able to consider applicants that are enrolled at university throughout the duration of the Traineeship.