Conference Infrastructure and Innovation Unit

The Directorate-General for Logistics and Interpretation for Conferences (DG LINC) provides the linguistic, technical and logistical support for the organization of the parliamentary meetings and conferences of EP Members and bodies. By supplying state-of-the-art conference facilities, including high-quality interpretation services and conference organization we contribute to facilitating the legislative process as well as helping to underpin the democratic legitimacy of the Institution.  

This makes DG LINC a very dynamic and collaborative place to work, offering various opportunities for connecting internally and with all those taking part in the legislative process.  If you like challenges and are customer-minded then DG LINC could be a great place for you to do a traineeship. 

The Conference Infrastructure and Innovation Unit (CIIU) is the unit responsible for making sure that EP conference facilities are equipped with the state-of-the-art technological solutions needed to facilitate effective multilingualism across the EP’s three places of work (Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg). The team is composed of highly specialised staff members as well as a large number of external staff who focus on providing the appropriate technical solutions to serve client needs in innovative ways. The unit plays a key role, in close collaboration with the Remote Conference Services Unit, in enabling the provision of multilingualism in a hybrid working environment.

Your main tasks will include:

• Supporting the Cybersecurity Administrative Manager of the Unit in the preparation, coordination and follow-up of cybersecurity-related activities;
• Assisting in the collection and analysis of information related to cybersecurity, risk management and compliance topics;
• Contributing to the drafting and improvement of internal documents, including guidelines, procedures and awareness materials;
• Participating, as an observer, in functional and technical working groups, without decision-making responsibilities;
• Assisting in the review of technical documentation and proposals from a cybersecurity perspective, under supervision;
• Supporting document management and knowledge organisation activities;
• Assisting in the preparation of meeting minutes, reports and presentations;
• Contributing to coordination and logistical tasks, and more generally supporting the activities of the Directorate-General in servicing meetings and conferences.

The traineeship should give you the opportunity to build on the knowledge acquired during your studies and to familiarise yourself with the activities of the European Parliament. Hence, careful attention will be brought to adapt your tasks to your background as far as possible, as well as provide you with opportunities to develop an understanding of the Institution.

• You are enthusiastic about the European Project;
• You are eager to learn and to share knowledge;
• You are comfortable with cyber security and project management;
• You have a good sense of communication (oral, written, visual);
• You have a team spirit and are willing to work within a small, friendly and motivated team;
• You have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship;
• Studies and/or background in the field of Information and Communication Technologies, Cybersecurity, Information Security Governance or a related field would be a strong asset;
• Knowledge of recognised cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST or equivalent) would be considered an asset;
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is needed. Fluency in French (oral and written) would also be an asset.

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.