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WHY JOIN THE EIT

If you are looking for an agile international team on the banks of the Danube, where modern, innovative and fresh ideas are encouraged, and where diverse backgrounds coexist, this is the place for you. At the EIT, people reach their full potential as part of a collaborative community.

Join us if you are interested in contributing to sustainable economic growth and competitiveness in the European Union by reinforcing innovation capacity across the EU and its Member States to address major societal challenges.

The EIT is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We strive to maintain an inclusive and accessible workplace and are happy to provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Why Budapest?

Budapest is a vibrant city with a humid continental climate, characterised by warm to hot summers and chilly winters. It stands as a centre of Central Europe’s cultural revival, where heritage and innovation come together. Budapest is a city that suits families, young people and professionals alike.

The city offers easy access to parks, playgrounds, sports facilities, thermal baths, shops, cafés, restaurants and a vibrant cultural and musical scene.

Budapest is well connected internationally, with an easily accessible airport and efficient, affordable public transport from the city centre. Budapest is also widely regarded as a safe city.

Budapest hosts a range of organisations, including EU agencies such as the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL), as well as international organisations including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

In terms of education, Budapest offers a wide range of international kindergartens, schools and universities.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

For guidance on how to apply, please consult the guide for applicants.

Only applications submitted through the EU CV Online system will be accepted. Spontaneous applications cannot be considered.

Applicants are strongly advised not to wait until the last few days before applying, as technical issues may interrupt the online application process. Applications cannot be submitted after the deadline.

Admission to the Selection Procedure

After the deadline for online registration, submitted applications are verified against the eligibility criteria.

Initial Assessment of Applications

Only applications meeting the eligibility criteria will be assessed against the selection criteria. Applications are evaluated based on the candidate’s qualifications, training and professional experience in relation to the profile.

Interview

Following evaluation of profiles, the most suitable candidates, based on the highest scores, will be invited to an interview. Interviews will be organised in Budapest or online. Candidates will be informed of the time, date and format.

The interview and written test will be conducted in English. Other languages indicated in the application may also be tested. Candidates will be required to complete a written test in English, which may take place before or after the interview.

Verification of Documents and Scrutiny

Candidates invited to an interview will be requested to submit copies of their diplomas and evidence of their professional experience.

Prior to contract signature, the successful candidate will be required to provide original documents proving that they meet the eligibility criteria.

If, at any stage of the procedure, it is established that the information in an application has been knowingly falsified, the candidate will be disqualified from the selection process.

Candidates will also be disqualified if they:

do not meet all the eligibility criteria;
do not provide all the required supporting documents.

Reserve List

The selection board will place the most suitable eligible candidates on a draft reserve list, which will then be submitted to the EIT Appointing Authority for approval. The adopted reserve list will be valid until the date indicated in the Vacancy Notice. Reserve lists may be extended by decision of the EIT Appointing Authority.

Prior to being offered a post, candidates on a reserve list may be required to undergo further evaluation by the EIT (e.g. including an additional interview). Inclusion on a reserve list does not imply any entitlement to employment at the EIT. Recruitment is also subject to budgetary availability.

Request for Feedback

Feedback on applications and interviews may be requested from the EIT by writing to jobs@eit.europa.eu. Please include your name, application number and the reference of the vacancy notice in the email.

Applicants are encouraged to consult the relevant Staff Regulations.

Personal data protection

The processing of personal data of the candidates follows the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC1.

For information on the processing of personal data in staff selection and recruitment procedures, please refer to the relevant privacy statement.

For information on the processing of personal data in the selection of trainees, please refer to the relevant privacy statement.

TYPES OF CONTRACTS

The EIT offers opportunities as Temporary Agents (TAs), Contract Agents (CAs), Seconded National Experts (SNEs), interim workers, and traineeships for young talent.

Ideal candidates are innovative, independent and enthusiastic, and are eager to take on new challenges. They demonstrate a proactive attitude in a fast-moving and evolving workplace that requires strong teamwork and adaptability in an international environment.

Candidates may be recruited to perform different roles across the Directorate, the Knowledge and Innovation Communities Department, the Innovation, Education and Communication Department, and the Administrative Unit, depending on their expertise.

Temporary Agents

Temporary Agents may be classified as Administrators (AD) or Assistants (AST), depending on the nature of the duties.

The Administrators’ (AD) function group comprises twelve grades, from AD 5 to AD 16, corresponding to managerial, conceptual and analytical duties, as well as linguistic and scientific tasks.
The Assistants’ (AST) function group comprises eleven grades, from AST 1 to AST 11, corresponding to executive and technical duties.

Contracts are typically offered for five years, subject to a successful probationary period of nine months. They may be renewed for a further period of five years, and any subsequent renewal will be for an indefinite period.

Contract Agents

Contract Agent positions are classified into four function groups, according to the duties and responsibilities involved:

Function group I corresponds to administrative support tasks.
Function group II corresponds to secretarial tasks and office management tasks.
Function group III corresponds to executive, drafting and accountancy tasks.
Function group IV corresponds to administrative, advisory and linguistic tasks.

Seconded National Experts

The EIT also hosts National Experts seconded by a national, regional or local public administration, an intergovernmental organisation, or an independent university or research organisation, in specific fields of expertise.

The initial period of secondment may not be less than two years. It may be renewed up to a total period not exceeding six years.

Traineeships – a great opportunity for young professionals!

The EIT traineeship scheme offers university graduates the opportunity to gain EU professional experience and a deeper understanding of how EU institutions function.

Traineeships are offered for six months across a wide range of fields, including political affairs, legal, innovation, operations, communications, human resources, procurement and grants, and are available in two locations: Budapest and Brussels.

Traineeships are open to nationals of all EU Member States. A limited number of nationals from non-EU countries may also be accepted. For more information, please consult the Traineeship Scheme.

For questions related to traineeships at the EIT, please send an email to traineeship@eit.europa.eu.

Interim Workers

The EIT may occasionally require additional temporary (interim) workers to support increased workload, specific projects, or to cover long-term absences of staff members. Interim workers are hired through a service provider under a Hungarian contract. They work on EIT premises but are not employed by the EIT.

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary

The EIT offers statutory staff a competitive salary and a comprehensive welfare package, including additional allowances depending on staff members’ personal circumstances. Basic salary and certain allowances are subject to a local weighting (correction coefficient) to reflect the cost of living compared to Brussels.

Benefits

Expatriation and related allowances

Expatriation allowance: granted to non-Hungarian nationals who have not been resident in Hungary for 5.5 years prior to the contract start date, or to Hungarian nationals who have not been resident in Hungary during the 10 years prior to the contract start date.
Foreign residence allowance: granted to staff who are not Hungarian nationals and do not qualify for the expatriation allowance.
Installation allowance: provided to support staff in settling in at the place of employment.
Daily subsistence allowance: provided to offset the costs of temporary residence.
Reimbursement of removal expenses and initial travel to the place of employment.

Family allowances

Household allowance: for staff with dependent children, or who are married and whose spouse’s income is below a specified limit.
Dependent-child allowance: for staff with dependent children up to 18 years of age (or up to 26 years if the child is in further education).
Pre-school allowance: for staff with children of pre-school age (0–5 years) who are not yet in primary education. If a child is enrolled in a nursery or kindergarten for which the EIT covers tuition fees, the pre-school allowance will be suspended.
Education allowance: for staff with dependent children attending primary, secondary or higher education.

Social benefits

Sickness and accident insurance: Staff (and their family members) are covered worldwide from the first day of service.
Annual medical check-up: a free medical check-up provided by the EIT medical provider.
Pension: for staff after 10 years of service.
Unemployment insurance: a monthly allowance supplementing national benefits.

EIT benefits

Home office allowance: a lump sum to support home working conditions and purchase office equipment.
Financial contribution to commuting: a yearly lump sum to support commuting costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Hospital Patient Access card: access to local hospital services, including outpatient and inpatient care, emergency treatment and scheduled healthcare services.
EIT Schooling Social Policy: due to the absence of a European School in Budapest, the EIT has agreements with several recognised international schools and covers schooling fees for dependent children of staff members.