E UROPEAN STATISTICAL WEEK S TUDY VISIT TO EUROSTAT What is Eurostat? Eurostat is the statistical arm of the European Commission, producing data for the European Union and promoting the harmonisation of statistical methods across the Member States of the European Union. Eurostat’s official role is to provide the European Union with a high-quality statistical information service that enables comparisons to be made between countries and regions. It supplies statistics to the Commission and other European Institutions with data in order for them to define implement and analyse Community policies. Eurostat was established in 1953 to meet the requirements of the Coal and Steel Community. Over the years its task has broadened and when the European Community was founded in 1958 it became a Directorate-General (DG) of the European Commission. It now has its seat in Luxembourg. What is the European Statistical Week? The European Statistical Week (ESW) aims at providing junior staff from Member States' National Statistical Institutes' (NSIs) and National Competent Authorities (CNA) with the opportunity to learn more about the set-up and functioning of Eurostat as part of the European Commission and the European Statistical System (ESS). This year, from 13 to 17 October 2014 , junior staff working in the NSIs and CNA in the Member States will be able to attend a programme in Eurostat, consisting of lectures, trainings and other learning opportunities. Two days in the middle of the programme (15 - 16 October 2014) are dedicated to discovering the work in Eurostat's Units. Participants will be able to benefit from more in- depth experience in their specific working areas by shadowing colleagues from Eurostat's units. Interested? Descriptions of the different Units in Eurostat (included in this year's programme) are listed below. Application forms are available on ESS ESTP website and from the National ESTP Contact Points. In order to facilitate the selection process, all candidates are advised to complete the forms with care and attention to detail. You can apply only for one Unit, except where a "shadowing package" is being offered. The deadline for submitting applications to the ESTP National Contact Points (NCPs) is 20 June 2014 . Questions? For more information regarding the European Statistical Training Programme, please
contact the National ESTP Contact Point. Contents Eurostat Unit DG.02: Press Office Eurostat DDG.TF.PR: Task Force Peer Reviews Eurostat Unit A2: Human resources management Eurostat Unit A3: Statistical Cooperation Eurostat Task Force Integrated Planning: TF Integrated Planning Eurostat Unit E1: Agriculture Eurostat Unit E2: Environmental statistics and accounts, sustainable development Eurostat Unit E3: Transport statistics Eurostat Unit E4: GISCO Eurostat Unit E5: Energy Eurostat Unit F1: Social statistics - modernisation and coordination Eurostat Unit F3: Labor market Eurostat Unit F5: Education, health and social protection statistics Eurostat Unit G3: Short-term business statistics and tourism Eurostat Unit G1: Business statistics - coordination and registers Eurostat Unit G5: Goods-production and International trade 2
Eurostat Unit DG-02: Press Office Who we are: The Eurostat Press Office is part of Unit DG-02 Communication, which also includes the internal communication team. We work on writing and issuing News Releases to journalists, as well as helping journalists to find the Eurostat data they need for the stories they write. We work closely with the spokesman's service of the European Commission and with journalists and news agencies The Unit is made up of twelve colleagues, representing nine different nationalities. What we offer: In the Press Office, you will help draft News Releases and learn how to use the available data to meet journalists' needs for information. You will also participate in the internal meetings of our section and the preparation of the future programme of News Releases. You will also be able to learn about the work of the Internal Communications section. Your profile: In order to gain the full benefit from this opportunity, it is essential that you currently work in a press office/media support role. A sound knowledge of English is required. A working knowledge of French or German would provide additional learning opportunities. Previous writing experience would be helpful. 3
Eurostat DDG.TF.PR: Task Force Peer Reviews Who we are: Our Task Force is composed of two small teams dealing with: - The implementation of the Code of Practice and the peer review of the ESS; - The evaluation activities inside Eurostat. Our mission is to provide the ESS in general and Eurostat, in particular, with service, guidance and expertise in the areas of implementation of the Code of Practice, peer reviews and evaluation in order to ensure the quality of EU statistics and the smooth implementation of the peer reviews in the ESS. The Task Force is made up of 7 colleagues representing 5 different nationalities. What we offer: The current offer is related to both teams, so to have a full picture of what we do. Working with two experienced teams, you will be able to share in particular the activities linked to the management of the peer reviews in the ESS and to the intermediate evaluation of the implementation of the European statistical programme 2013-17. Your profile: A sound knowledge of English is required. Experience with evaluations and being acquainted to the Code of Practice would be an advantage but they are not a must. 4
Eurostat Unit A-2: Human Resources Management Who we are: We provide services in human resource management in order to support Eurostat and the ESS in fulfilling its mission, now and in the future. To achieve our mission, we promote: a service culture in all our actions based on the following values: high quality, • competence, integrity and transparency a continuous dialogue with our main stakeholders, in particular management and • staff the use of modern learning and development methods • change , in order to keep our organisation in line with developing demands • close cooperation with the relevant central services • a modern, healthy and dynamic workplace allowing staff to reconcile their • professional and private life The Unit is made up of twenty eight colleagues, representing fourteen different nationalities. The Learning & Development team is made up of 9 colleagues. What we offer: We offer a combined hands-on experience and information sessions in the HRM unit of Eurostat for two days. Your shadowing experience will be composed of four different parts: • Staffing and recruitment • Staff development • Horizontal HR processes • Learning and Development The first three blocks will give an overview of our range of services and the HR strategy in place. This will be done more by means of different information sessions and less by shadowing colleagues in their offices. This will provide an overview about HR policy in Eurostat and a better understanding of the European approach in this area of work. In addition, this opportunity will offer an exchange of views and good practices for the junior statisticians and the occasion to build up networks with counterparts at Eurostat. During the job shadowing in the Learning and Development Team, you will become acquainted with the Learning & Development Framework Strategy for Eurostat staff, including the development of the informal learning framework, the European Statistical System's Learning & Development Framework, the European Master in Official Statistics, and the on-going projects. You will experience first-hand how learning and development is developed, organised, promoted, and evaluated by Eurostat based on the learning needs analysis. You will be able to enjoy a unique international experience in a multicultural & multilingual environment. Your profile: A sound knowledge of English is required. You should have some experience in HR management and/or learning and development issues. 5
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