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Trainee, Policy Analysis and Outreach Stream

Trainee, Policy Analysis and Outreach Stream

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Brussels, Belgium

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17-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Incident Response Research Qualitative analysis Analytical Skills Project Management Spring

Job Specifications

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled trainee to join ECSO’s Policy Analysis and Outreach Stream in Spring 2026!

Please note that this position is exclusively for students earning credits or fulfilling coursework requirements. It is run through university-funded programmes, such as Erasmus+.

Please get in contact with your university first to inquire about all specifics.

Apply through the form ONLY once you have collected information and received confirmation.

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.

Must have

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

What to expect?

Full-time position, for 4-6 months (adjustable)
Hybrid and Flexible mode - Office presence in Brussels required 3 days per week
Mentorship sessions and tailored feedback
Plenty of learning opportunities, working on content-based projects

Who is this position for?

If you are into policymaking, tech and security issues
If you enjoy research and analysis
If you like to get things done

Application process

Submit your application through our portal (https://ecso.odoo.com/jobs/trainee-policy-analysis-and-outreach-stream-spring-26-31), including your personal information and resume. Please note that writing sample, presentation sample, recommendation letters, and references are a plus, but not mandatory.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews on a rolling basis. The first round will take place remotely.

About the Company

The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) ASBL – www.ecs-org.eu – is a fully independent non-profit organisation under the Belgian law, established in June 2016. Since 2016, ECSO has been the privileged partner of the European Commission for the implementation of the European Cyber Security Public-Private Partnership (cPPP). ECSO works with its Members and Partners to develop a competitive European cybersecurity ecosystem providing trusted cybersecurity solutions protection the growth of the European Digital Single Mar... Know more