Human Resources Unit - Post B: Logistics

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 EU's 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 Logistics Sector within the Human Resources Unit supports the Directorate-General for Logistics and Interpretation for Conferences (DG LINC) by managing space and overseeing logistical operations. It ensures that DG LINC's working environments comply with all safety and security standards of the European Parliament, while also promoting well-being at work.

Its responsibilities include: optimising space according to needs driving innovation, ensuring accessibility, coordinating office moves, handling furniture requests, managing inventory, and providing support for all infrastructure-related matters. 

The Logistics Sector serves as the main point of contact for DG LINC in its interactions with DG INLO, DG SAFE, and other counterparts across the various Directorates-General.

• Study workflows related to moves and space allocation and planning, assisting the Logistics Coordinator in drafting plans, visiting spaces, contacting and collecting stakeholders needs, preparing communications and proposals;
• Analyse and propose future options for space planning in DG LINC, taking into account any future teleworking / hot desking arrangements / activity based working;
• Research ergonomics studies and their possible application in DG LINC (for office or teleworking);
• Processing demands for office moves, space allocation, furniture, etc. in a client-oriented way;
• Contribute to the administrative and communication tasks of the unit.

Enthusiastic, eager to learn and to share knowledge, customer oriented, team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. 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.

Ideally you have:

• University degree (interior) architectural and/or in engineering and/or environmental studies;
• Interest in space planning and facilities management in the context of modern working environment;
• Familiar with AUTOCAD, REVIT, SketchUp and other space planning tools or interior design software will be an asset;
• Interest in ergonomics and well-being;
• Interest in environmental policies related to buildings/offices;
• Fluent in EN and/or FR;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

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.