Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking is running a call for expression of interest for trainees in its Legal team, for the Autumn session starting October 2026. The programme gives trainees an understanding of the Joint Undertakings and their role within the EU, and the chance to acquire practical knowledge and professional experience.
About Global Health EDCTP3 JU
A partnership between the European Union and the EDCTP Association, uniting over 40 African and European countries. The JU tackles global health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa by supporting collaborative research to develop new medicines, vaccines and diagnostics. It is established until 31 December 2031 and is located in Brussels, Belgium.
The Traineeship Programme
As a trainee you'll have the opportunity to:
🏛️ Acquire practical experience of the day-to-day work of an EU organisation
🌍 Work in a diverse, multicultural and multilinguistic environment, contributing to mutual understanding, trust and tolerance
📚 Put into practice knowledge from your studies, particularly in your areas of competence
You'll develop the ability to work effectively in a complex multinational environment, accuracy and attention to detail, organisational and communication skills, report-writing skills, web-tool/database management and time management.
Job Description
With the guidance of a supervisor, you'll work with colleagues across areas including:
⚖️ Supporting the Legal Officers in their daily activities, gaining practical insight into legal and administrative processes
🔐 Assisting in data protection activities: drafting and updating Data Protection Notices (DPNs), maintaining the Data Protection Register and supporting the Data Protection Officer (DPO)
📨 Acting as a contact point for communication with the data protection contractor, under supervision
🔎 Conducting legal research and contributing to legal analysis, including first drafts of internal guidance and background notes
🤝 Supporting Legal Officers in cooperation with contributing partners: answering legal emails, and revising and commenting on the funding agreement
📋 Supporting grant management: eligibility checks, contributions and annexes
🗂️ Performing administrative and organisational tasks: drafting correspondence, organising files, timely follow-up, quality-checking templates and managing the Data Protection functional mailbox
Eligibility Criteria
🌍 Nationality: a national of an EU member state, or of an EDCTP Association country participating in the Global Health EDCTP3 programme
🎓 Education: completed university studies of at least three years (attested by a diploma) or ongoing post-university studies
🗣️ Languages: thorough knowledge of one official EU language and satisfactory knowledge (at least B2) of another
⏳ Prior experience: not having previously done more than six weeks of paid or unpaid traineeship or any employment in another EU institution, agency or body
📌 You must clearly specify each criterion (nationality, diploma, languages) in your application, or you will be disqualified
Selection Criteria
Essential
🇬🇧 Very good command of oral and written English (at least C1)
⚖️ University degree or master's in Law, European Law, International Law or another relevant legal discipline
💻 Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Advantageous
💼 Professional experience or project development related to the traineeship tasks
📚 Knowledge of EU law, procurement or grant-related legal frameworks and data protection regulations
Behavioural
🌱 Growth mindset, ability to manage priorities and multitask, attention to detail, analytical capabilities, a customer-service-oriented approach, and strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Conditions & Remuneration
💶 Grant of €1,539.16 per month (25% of the monthly basic salary of an AD 5, step 1 official)
🚌 Contribution to public transport
✈️ Reimbursement of travel expenses at the start and end of the traineeship
🏥 Mandatory health and accident insurance, organised by the trainee
📄 Admission does not confer temporary-agent status or any right to future engagement
The Details
📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium (default place of recruitment)
🗓️ Session: Autumn session starting October 2026
⏳ Duration: 6 months, with the option of an extension up to 6 more months (subject to justification and budget)
💶 Remuneration: €1,539.16 per month, plus a public-transport contribution and travel reimbursement
How to Apply
💻 Submit an online application (the only accepted method), in English
📌 Clearly specify the nationality, diploma and language criteria, or you will be disqualified
❓ Questions about the selection or technical issues can be sent to jobs@global-health-edctp3.europa.eu
Deadline
📅 As soon as possible!
Links
🔗 Apply (job posting): https://aa293.referrals.selectminds.com/edctp3/jobs/170/other-jobs-matching/location-only
🔗 Global Health EDCTP3: https://www.global-health-edctp3.europa.eu/index_en
📧 Questions: jobs@global-health-edctp3.europa.eu
