1. The IPA traineeship programme
MGSC March 2014
Point 9.2 of the Agenda
Ferenc Galik
Branko Matosevic
Turgay Altun

2. What is a traineeship a temporary work experience (secondment)
technical assistance
to familiarise them with European statistics
Statisticians from the beneficiary may be seconded to units of Eurostat or to NSIs of the EU Member States or EFTA countries
Number of participating countries is limited (DE, PT, HU, RO, SI, PL, AT)
total of 60 persons for secondment under IPA12
a temporary work experience wherein a trainee performs work in support of the Eurostat’s goals
technical assistance
Statisticians from the beneficiary may be seconded to units of Eurostat or to NSIs of the EU Member States or EFTA countries
to familiarise them with European statistics and existing acquis in different sectors
in total of 60 persons for secondment under IPA12
Statisticians from the beneficiary or other national statistics producers (e.g., Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Finance or the Central Bank) may be seconded to units of Eurostat or to NSIs of the EU Member States or EFTA countries to familiarise them with European statistics and existing acquis in different sectors.
For secondment of trainees, it is possible to estimate involvement in total of six persons for secondment, with average trainee period of 153 days.

3. Rules for Traineeships
duration of traineeship is 3.5 or 5 months
any stay in Luxembourg is subject to Luxembourgish legislation
the trainee is on mission for the duration of his/her stay
social and other insurances
a per diem of 100 EUR per night spent in Luxembourg
travel expenses are eligible
Legal status: Any stay in Luxembourg is subject to Luxembourgish legislation. The required documents (e.g. residence permit) will be obtained for each trainee with the assistance of the Commission. If a stay takes place in another EU Member State or EFTA country, the hosting organisation will take care of the necessary permits.
Employment status: The trainee is on mission for the duration of his/her stay. The trainee remains in paid employment in its own national administration and thus continues receiving his/her monthly salary during the traineeship. On return to the trainee’s home administration, he/she will be reintegrated in his/her former post.
Social and other insurances: The employer of the trainee is responsible for social securities and all necessary insurance for the duration of the traineeship. The insurance should in particular cover any treatment for sickness and accidents for the duration of the traineeship amounting to the cost standards of the hosting country.
Payments: The trainee shall be entitled to the following payments under the current grant contract throughout the stay duration:
a) Based on the timesheets filled in by the trainee and countersigned by his/her mentor a per diem of 100 EUR per night spent in Luxembourg will be eligible until the end of the stay. If the place of duty is in another EU Member State or EFTA country, the eligible amount of per diem may range from 90 to 100 EUR per night. The first night for which per diem will be eligible is the night preceding the first working day of the trainee. And, the last night for which per diem will be eligible is the night following the last working day of the trainee.

4. Benefits for the host Counterparts win-win process Eurostat Benefits
new skills and fresh ideas for the organisation
enhanced community relations
productivity improvements
a catalyst for rethinking systems and processes
Almost an extra employee
identify potential future employees
Host/mentor satisfaction
A catalyst for rethinking systems and processes: training a trainee often encourages staff to rethink and challenge existing work practices. Productivity improvements can be an unexpected consequence of employing a trainee.
Employers and supervisors often experience a great deal of satisfaction during the process as they help trainees mould new skills and gain confidence in a work environment

5. Benefits for the trainee
gain hands-on experience and receive mentoring from qualified and experienced senior staff
the opportunity to build your CV and get vital experience with local and national employers
improving your English
encourage trainee to acquire and expand their working skills
develop the confidence and self-assurance
feel Eurostat organisation’s culture
behind the scenes
develop the confidence and self-assurance helpful in obtaining employment upon completion of traineeship experience

6. First experience acceptance/invitation letter from Eurostat
first steps and following instructions
VADEMECUM
a request for a temporary residence permit
declaration of arrival in your commune
help with finding accommodation
Terms of Reference for a traineeship at Eurostat
Travel expenses from the trainee's place of origin to Eurostat or EU Member State at the beginning of the traineeship and at the end of the stay are eligible

7. Experience with mentors
enthusiastic about traineeship program
willing and able to spend time with trainees
interested in teaching, working with trainees
knowledgeable in technical areas
comfortable providing on-going feedback

8. Behaviour at work maintain a highly professional attitude
maintain punctuality according to work schedule
maintain good relations with your supervisors as well as subordinates
always act responsibly
always remember that you are representing the homeland institution
take notes, keep a log to write what you have done at the end of each day

9. Responsibilities to your own department
Notice of arrival form
Letter from employer
Final training report

10. Questions?

11. Thank you for your attention