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The European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) is committed to providing an enriching and fulfilling work experience for its employees. The Institute values its employees’ well-being and financial security, providing competitive compensation and benefits packages. Furthermore, EIPA actively promotes the professional development of its staff through training programmes and networking opportunities, enabling them to continuously enhance their skills and knowledge.
The following provides a short description of the main employment benefits that EIPA offers to its employees. The benefits package depends on various factors, such as the duration of your contract, the number of hours you work, and the type of contract you have.
The ABP Pension Fund is one of the most well-known pension providers in the Netherlands. It is the pension fund for people working in the government & educational sectors. The Institute automatically enrolls its employees in this fund. Approximately 2/3 of the amount is paid by EIPA, and 1/3 is subtracted automatically from the gross salary before taxes (thus tax-free). For more information, please visit this page.
The A La Carte Tax Schemes Regulation allows EIPA employees to exchange taxed employment conditions, like your salary, for tax-free employment conditions, such as a commuting allowance. This regulation benefits employees financially by increasing their net salary, and EIPA incurs no additional costs. This provides employees with a personalised employment package that meets their individual needs.
EIPA provides a considerable number of at least 24 paid days off per year to full-time employees and a yearly holiday allowance of 8%. On top, employees are entitled to extra paid leave (ATV) cumulated over the year and special leave for a number of specific cases.
EIPA offers assistance to employees who are relocating to Maastricht by offering various support services. These services may include a commuting allowance, hotel accommodations, and assistance with tasks such as registering with the local municipality and setting up a bank account. By providing this kind of support, EIPA aims to make the process of moving and settling down in Maastricht as smooth and stress-free as possible for its employees.
Depending on the family situation and place of origin, incoming EIPA staff is entitled to various allowances. These benefits may include a fitting-out allowance, reimbursement of removal costs, and an annual trip home.
EIPA offers commuting allowances for employees travelling via private and public transportation and provides a lease for bikes. Employees’ commuting allowance depends on how far they live from the office. EIPA encourages sustainable choices for commuting; this is why the Institute offers a lease agreement for a new bike with a fixed low monthly rate.
Continued learning and self-development are essential, which is why EIPA is committed to supporting its employees by regularly providing internal training sessions. EIPA employees can develop their skills and competencies via our internal training centre and by participating in sessions organised by external experts.
Every year, as part of the Performance Management process, the employee and their supervisor meet to evaluate the employee’s progress towards the goals they agreed upon. They also discuss the employee’s professional growth and opportunities for attending relevant training programmes.
EIPA is dedicated to improving its employees’ well-being and consistently seeks ways to enhance their benefits. To this end, EIPA has developed several measures, including compensation for working from home, referral bonuses for referring new employees, the option to sell unused holidays, and fitness allowances to encourage healthy lifestyles.
My experience at EIPA has been very positive so far. My curiosity and questions have mingled with my discovery of the Institute, its projects, and its ambitions. I like my new tasks, and my department’s plans look promising. From what little I’ve seen, I can say that this is an Institute with a bright future and great potential (already well-exploited). There are still things to do, giving me momentum and confidence for the rest of my experience at EIPA.
Working at EIPA, one has the opportunity to contribute to the Institute’s mission of providing ‘cross-national and cross-institutional comparative perspectives on EU policies’.
Seeing first-hand the impact that our seminars and consultancy projects have on our counterparts is incredibly rewarding, particularly on the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs project. On this project, our team provides institution and competence-building assistance to countries that have applied for EU membership and/or have association agreements with the EU.
Overall, the positive and open learning environment at EIPA offers great opportunities to grow your capacities and knowledge of EU and public affairs, while connecting with colleagues from a wide array of backgrounds and areas of expertise in both Luxembourg and Maastricht.
The fifteen years I spent at EIPA in the beautiful city of Maastricht were the highlight of my career – a chance to work with colleagues from across Europe and an opportunity to share experience by teaching and writing about European issues. It was an opportunity to help public officials at EU, national and sub-national level to improve the way the EU works for its citizens – the highlight being participation from 2009 to 2021 in the European Public Sector Awards (EPSA) led by EIPA which encourages public sector bodies to share their experiences and good practices for the benefit of others.
Through my activities at EIPA, I have been able to extensively exchange ideas with officials from all Member States and the EU institutions, which allowed me to deepen my understanding of processes and policies from different angles and perspectives. This is a unique experience, and it is a great pleasure to be involved in the development of a truly European public administration.
EIPA feels like a place where young professionals can get a solid foundation for their career. There are always numerous projects with an array of tasks, which means you can figure out where you want to position yourself in the future. Work-culture in the Netherlands ensures that fresh new ideas from young professionals are valued, and this is definitely evident in the teams I work in!
EIPA was a pivotal stepping stone in my career journey. I had the possibility to develop further and refine my skills, learn new ones – in project management particularly – and actively contribute to the success of our projects thanks to the close collaboration with and guidance of the senior colleagues and management, who have progressively entrusted me with more responsibility roles and tasks. I am grateful for the invaluable opportunities EIPA offered and will always cherish the memories and lessons learned during my tenure there.
I’ve had the privilege of being a part of EIPA for the past year and a half, and from day one, I felt a sense of belonging and support from my colleagues that has only grown stronger over time.
What I like most in my work is, beyond the training that I am delivering, the interaction with people working for the EU institutions, especially for the European Commission, but also the interaction with people working in the public administration of member states.
I have been working for EIPA since more than 30 years, first as a Project Organiser and now as Coordinator of the Programme Organisation Department and Assistant to the Director of EIPA Luxembourg. I truly enjoy juggling my various responsibilities, including contributing to new proposals for grants and tenders, managing EU-funded projects, and technical assistance projects for the Member States, coordinating the PO team, and contributing towards preparing EIPA Luxembourg’s yearly work plan.
What I like most about working at EIPA is how it promotes training and self-development. The field that I work in, marketing, is very dynamic, I always have to stay up to date with the latest trends, and here at EIPA, I am able to learn about the newest developments in the marketing field and make sure that things that I learn I can apply directly in the work field.
