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Internship at EIPA with the Digital Policy Team
Internship at EIPA with the Digital Policy Team
This position is no longer available.
The European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) was created in 1981 on the occasion of the first European Council held in Maastricht and is supported by the EU Member States and the European Commission. Our core mission is to provide a mix of deep insights and practical knowledge about EU policies, to all professionals related to EU public affairs, with the key objective of further improving their skills and capabilities for effective management of the policies. In addition to the Maastricht-based headquarters, EIPA has a centre in Luxembourg: the European Centre for Judges and Lawyers (ECJL).
The position
Our Digital Policy team, with expertise in Data Protection, Cybersecurity and AI is looking for an intern, who is interested in applying the knowledge acquired during their studies, and to gain practical experience of our day-to-day activities.
We are looking for individuals with an interest for legal research in digital transformations, data protection, and technological innovation, who are eager to contribute to the ethical use of AI in public administrations. This role is best suited for individuals who are impact-driven, curious, and motivated to contribute to the future of AI in the European public sector.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Tasks:
- Providing research and administrative assistance in the development of EIPA courses
- Supporting the development, delivery and promotion of our digital policy courses
- Contributing to the construction of user case studies and educational resources
- Supporting EIPA’s Digital Policy team for internal and external projects, in collaboration with project leaders and experts
- Assisting project leaders in identifying, coordinating and engaging with experts and practitioners
Your profile
Personal profile:
- Responsible & socially aware
- Collaborative & communicative
- Curious
- Proactive
- Flexible
- Ambitious
Education/Skills:
Required education/skills:
- A least two years of successfully completed university education in a field of European Studies, Public Policy, International Relations, Political Sciences, European Law or equivalent
- Familiarity with EU institutions and policy-making processes
- Excellent writing skills in English (C2 or mother tongue)
- Very good computer skills and excellent research skills
Preferred Education/Skills:
- Enrolled in, or have recently completed, a Master’s programme in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Sciences, Law (relating to technology, fundamental rights, and/or data protection) or equivalent
- Familiarity with EU Digital Policies and laws e.g. AI Act (AIA), GDPR, Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, etc.
- Nationality of one of the EU Member States, of the candidate countries to the EU, or one of the EEA countries, Switzerland or the United Kingdom
Are you interested?
This vacancy is closed.