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The EED Secretariat staff members are nationals of 27 different countries, including Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Moldova, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. EED’s staff members have lived extensively within the countries where it works.

EED also works with more than local consultants based around the regions where it works.

All employment and consultancy opportunities are posted on EED’s website and across social media.

EED is an equal opportunity employer.

CAREERS:

Deadline: 5 Jul 2026

Trainee for Grant-making support (Arabic language)

EED seeks a trainee for a twelve-month traineeship for Grant–making support (Arabic). The trainee will assist in the EED grant-making contractual, financial and administrative process. Proficiency in English and Arabic language is required.

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Deadline: 30 Jun 2026

Systems Project Accountant

We’re looking for a Systems Project accountant to join our Brussels-based team of a fixed assignment. This role focuses on the implementation and transition to a new Microsoft Dynamics accounting software solution.

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Deadline: 28 Jun 2026

Programme Assistant (Eastern Partnership)

We're now looking for Programme Assistants to join our team working on the Eastern Partnership region. You’ll be assessing applications, supporting grantees, writing reports, tracking developments on the ground, liaise with local partners, and help make sure our support remains sharp and relevant.

Fluency in English and Russian is required.

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Deadline: 25 Jun 2026

Director of Programmes

The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) seeks an international manager to lead its programme work and provide strategic advice to the Executive Director on the implementation of EED’s mandate in a complex and evolving international context.

We are looking for an EU, UK or EFTA countries national able to present National Security Clearance Certificate before taking up duties.

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Deadline: 22 Jun 2026

Deputy Programme Manager (Eastern Partnership)

We're looking for a Deputy Programme Manager to help manage EED’s growing grant-making work across the region. You’ll work closely with a Programme Manager to assess and support funding applications, track initiatives, stay on top of political developments, and engage with partners and donors — all while ensuring that our support stays relevant, timely, and grounded.

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Deadline: 21 Jun 2026

Programme Assistant (Eurasia)

We are looking for a Programme Assistant to join our team working on the Eurasia region. You’ll support the full cycle of EED grant-making: from assessing applications to supporting grantees, write reports, and stay connected with one another. You’ll track developments on the ground, liaise with local partners, and help make sure our support remains sharp and relevant.

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