Trainee, Policy Analysis and Outreach Stream

Position description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled trainee to join ECSO’s Policy Analysis and Outreach Stream.

This role will cover EU cybersecurity policies, including NIS2 Directive, Cyber Resilience Act, and Cyber Solidarity Act. Additional work will entail social science research on cybersecurity topics, such as incident response, penalties, and DNS security.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in both public policy, international relations, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EU cybersecurity policy developments and their implementation;
• Conduct desk research on specific cybersecurity topics and policy implementation, conduct analysis, and prepare relevant deliverables;
• Organise events on EU cybersecurity policies material, both substantively and logistically;
• Draft concept notes, meeting minutes, and other dissemination material.

 

Qualifications

Policy and cybersecurity skills

• Understanding of the functioning of the European institutions.
• Understanding of the most relevant actors in cybersecurity at the EU level, their role, and the relation between them.
• Understanding of the most relevant EU cybersecurity policies.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and frameworks.
• Willingness to learn about technical aspects.

Analytical skills

• Qualitative analysis skills;
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly and concisely;
• Communication skills;
• Excellent professional writing skills.

Project Management

• Excellent attention to details;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Proactive, flexible and reliable attitude.

Language skills

• Oral English proficiency is mandatory.

Application instructions

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