Strategy 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 Strategy and Innovation Unit provides advice and expertise to senior management on strategic development. To exploit the DG’s full potential and observe progress, we monitor inter-directorate activities and develop metrics and analyses. 

The Strategy and Innovation Unit helps establish and monitors DG LINC’s project portfolio. Projects are key components for a contemporary, innovative service delivery. We also serve as an assurance provider to senior management through effective risk and business continuity management, as well as monitoring internal and ex-post controls. The unit manages different streams of feedback, coordinating the flow of information with relevant business owners and stakeholders in order to ensure quality of services and facilitate transparency across the DG. 

We are a friendly and dynamic team operating in a multicultural environment. Our wide-ranging mandate makes for a diverse field of action.

Your tasks will involve:

• Supporting the Unit’s ongoing activities by attending meetings, drafting minutes, drafting annual reports, generating graphics and presentations, and building/maintaining databases;
• Carrying out research/analysis in fields related to the work of the Unit and in the preparation of background notes (e.g. based on various authoritative sources found on the internet, documentation from the EP library, materials available on the EP intranet);
• Drafting articles on different subjects related to the unit work;
• Contributing to raising awareness initiatives on organisational resilience, e.g. by organising workshops, preparing survey and updating procedures;
• Supporting in the organisation of project management activities and monitoring progress;
• Assisting in data collection and analysis, and consolidating results.

You will gain a thorough understanding of the Institution and experience first-hand how this unique multilingual, modern Parliament functions. 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. We will therefore strike a balance between adapting your tasks to your background and giving you the opportunity to gain valuable insight into new business areas.

• You are curious about the European Parliament and enthusiastic about the values it represents;
• 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;
• You are eager to learn and share knowledge;
• You are a team player and are willing to work in a small, friendly and motivated team; 
• You are committed, have very good communication skills, are deadline-orientated and at ease in a multicultural environment;
• You like to take initiative and do not shy away from a challenge;
• You are comfortable with new technologies, including AI, and you are eager to scout new solutions to apply to the unit work;
• You have a very strong command of English. A good level of French will be an asset;
• Proficiency in Office tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Canva would be beneficial.

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.