EIOPA hires staff with different types of contracts:
- Temporary agents
- Contract agents
- Seconded National Experts
- Traineeship contracts
The type of contract is indicated in the vacancy notice.
Candidates may find a brief description of each contract here below.
Temporary agents
Temporary agent contracts have an initial period of three years, with the possibility of renewal for another three years. In case a second renewal is decided, it will be for an indefinite period.
EIOPA may deviate from the standard contract duration of three years for temporary agents recruited as part of a specific project, depending on the remaining duration of the project.
Temporary agents serve a probationary period of nine months, unless they have already completed a probationary period in the same grade in another EU institution and there is no interruption between contracts.
Temporary agent contracts are classified into two function groups: administrator function group (AD) and assistant function group (AST). Temporary Agents are recruited at the grade set out in the vacancy notice of the relevant selection procedure. They are recruited at the first step in their grade. EIOPA may take into account additional seniority up to a maximum of 24 months (which corresponds to one additional step above step 1) to reflect professional experience in addition to the experience giving access to the selection procedure.
By way of derogation, the authority may recruit as contract agent a successful candidate in a selection of Temporary agents under Article 2(f) of CEOS, if such selection is considered to be appropriate to the duties to be performed.
Contract agents
Contract agent contracts have an initial period of three years, with the possibility of renewal for another three years. In case a second renewal is decided, it will be for an indefinite period.
EIOPA may deviate from the standard contract duration of three years for contract agents recruited as part of specific project, depending on the remaining duration of the project.
There are four function groups: FGI, FGII, FGIII and FGIV. The recruitment function group and grade are set out in the vacancy notice of the relevant selection procedure.
Seconded National Experts
EIOPA employs Seconded National Experts to enhance and develop the relationship between national institutions and EIOPA. Seconded National Experts remain in the service of their employer throughout the period of secondment and continue to be paid by that employer.
Seconded National Experts have the opportunity to gain a European perspective in different areas , as well as invaluable experience in a multicultural environment, developing new skills and competencies that they can bring back to their organisation.
Check the open vacancy notice to find out more about the profiles we are seeking, as well as the eligibility criteria.
Traineeship contracts
EIOPA offers paid traineeships for students and graduates to provide them with a unique experience in a European financial authority.
The traineeship contracts usually have a duration of 6 months, with a possibility of extension to 1 year. Trainees receive a monthly allowance that is indicated in the vacancy notice.