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Work with cities. Shape Europe. At Eurocities, your work contributes to improving the quality of life of people in cities across Europe.
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Trainee for Social Affairs
Join Eurocities’ Social Affairs team as a trainee and gain hands-on experience in European social policy, city collaboration, and project implementation. Support work on employment, social inclusion, housing, homelessness, and vulnerable groups while developing your skills in a dynamic international environment.
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Part time in-house accountant
We are recruiting an Accountant to work together with our Finance team. The candidate would start as soon as possible, ideally in November 2026.
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Join a dynamic, international workplace
People here share knowledge, take initiative and create meaningful change for cities across Europe.
Work with purpose
Connect cities’ experiences with European policy, projects and knowledge sharing and help shape a better future for urban communities.
International environment
Work with colleagues and partners from across Europe, exchanging knowledge and bringing together different perspectives and areas of expertise.
Work flexibly
Enjoy a friendly, inclusive and healthy working environment that supports hybrid working and a positive work-life balance. Depending on your role and the applicable policy, you may also work from your home country for limited periods.
Learn and grow
Take initiative, develop your skills and benefit from our investment in learning, wellbeing and professional development.
Make sustainable choices
Be part of a workplace that promotes sustainable travel, meat-free event menus, waste reduction and circular practices.
Our values
We are responsible
We care about our member cities, our staff, our partners, society, and the planet and we act accordingly.
We are professional
We are good at what we do, demonstrating the highest degree of proficiency, learning continually, and adapting quickly.
We empower
We work closely together to share knowledge, support, and inspire each other through mentorship, encouragement, openness, and trust.
We are impactful
We are committed to bold objectives and driven by the difference we make when we take initiative, and use change as an opportunity.
We are inclusive
We embrace diversity and create an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive.
These are shared in the Code of conduct for Eurocities staff.
What we offer
Join an international team working with cities to build a more sustainable, inclusive and prosperous Europe.
Employees under our standard Belgian contract receive:
- €8 meal vouchers per working day
- Supplementary pension plan
- 250€ Eco-vouchers FTE
- Hospitalisation insurance and outpatient insurance after one year
- €90 net per month teleworking allowance
- Compensation for eligible work travel
- 13th-month payment
- Training opportunities
- Simple and double holiday pay
- Real cost of public transport reimbursement
Employees under our standard Spanish contract receive:
- Access to the Barcelona Eurocities office
- €8 meal vouchers per working day
- Hospitalisation and medical insurance as of the start of the contract
- €90 gross per month teleworking allowance
- Training opportunities
- Compensation for eligible work travel
Eurocities is committed to offering meaningful traineeships, with each trainee involved in shaping a work plan that supports their learning goals and contributes to our team’s work.
CIP
Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle. Our CIP programme offers one-year paid traineeships designed to support smaller teams within Eurocities, exclusively for recent graduates with little or no professional experience. Trainees receive a gross monthly allowance of €1,200.
Mandatory school traineeships
We welcome university students required to complete unpaid short traineeships as part of their academic curriculum — valuable hands-on experience while earning credits to complete their year.
Erasmus+
Unpaid short traineeships for university students required to complete them as part of their academic curriculum, through the Erasmus+ grant.
Our recruitment process
The process may vary depending on the position, but candidates can generally expect the following stages.
Application
Submit the documents requested in the vacancy by the application deadline.
Shortlisting
We assess applications against the requirements and selection criteria described in the vacancy.
Pre-selection
Shortlisted candidates may receive a short set of questions by email to help us learn more about their experience and motivation.
Presentation or assessment
Depending on the position, candidates may be asked to prepare a short presentation or practical exercise. Clear instructions will be provided in advance.
Interview
Take some time to learn about Eurocities, our members and our work. You will meet the future line manager and other Eurocities colleagues, discuss your motivation, experience, and approach to the role, and have time to ask us questions. We prefer to meet candidates in person when possible, but online interviews can also be arranged.
Decision
We aim to communicate our decision promptly, normally within seven working days after the final interview.
Offer and onboarding
The selected candidate will receive an offer and information about the contract, practical arrangements, and onboarding process.
Using AI in your application
We are aware that you might use AI when applying for this position, and that’s perfectly fine for brainstorming, structuring your ideas, or editing your language. However, please remember that while AI is one of the tools we use at Eurocities, the main tool we rely on here is our brains. This is a content-based position, one that AI cannot perform for you.
Inclusion and accessibility
We welcome applications from qualified candidates with different backgrounds and experiences. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to identify suitable arrangements.
From yes to the desk
Once you accept an offer, our HR team will guide you through the next steps. Our aim is to make sure you feel welcomed, informed, and supported as you begin your new role.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. You may apply from anywhere in the world, provided you are willing to relocate to Belgium or Spain and are an EU citizen or already hold a valid work permit for the country where the position is based. Eurocities will not apply for a work permit. Please check the vacancy carefully, as some positions are based exclusively in our Brussels headquarters or Barcelona office.
Yes. While we prefer to conduct interviews in person, we can arrange an online interview via Microsoft Teams if you are unable to attend in person.
Unsuccessful candidates will receive an automated email informing them of the outcome of their application. You may request individual feedback by replying to this email, and we aim to respond within 10 working days.
Yes! We encourage you to apply for any vacancies that match your profile, experience and interests.
Great Place to Work
Certified
2023
We earned the Great Place To Work® certification in October 2023, proving our ability to foster great employee experiences.
In Great Place To Work certified companies, 90% of employees enthusiastically share their pride in being part of their organisation when talking to others.