Internships – ENISA Traineeship Programme

 

ENISA’s mission is to achieve a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union, by actively supporting Member States, European Union institutions, industry, academia and EU citizen.

ENISA is located in Athens, Greece (the Agency’s official seat) with a branch office in Heraklion, Greece and a Local Office in Brussels, Belgium.

The Traineeship Programme creates an opportunity to provide recent university graduates, including persons in the course of lifelong learning, with a unique and first-hand experience of the workings of ENISA, while the Agency benefits from the input of recent graduates, who may offer a fresh point of view and their up-to-date academic knowledge, which in turn enhances the everyday work of ENISA. ENISA is an inclusive workplace and equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all candidates, including those with disabilities or special needs.

Traineeships will be offered to candidates with the ability to participate and contribute to the extent necessary and who can benefit from the experience.

During the traineeship, Trainees may rotate within the Agency or may be involved in cross-Agency projects or be even re-allocated to another position, depending on the needs of the service and their profile and experience.

Eligibility criteria

The selection procedure is open to candidates, who satisfy the following eligibility criteria on the closing date and time for applications:

1. Nationality: Trainees have to be nationals of the Member States of the European Union or the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), unless an exception is authorized by the appointing authority, and enjoy their full rights as citizens.
2. Qualifications
   (a) University Diploma
   Candidates must have completed a university-level education of at least 3 years and obtained a full bachelor degree or its equivalent by the closing date for applications. For an indicative list of minimum national qualifications required by the legislation in the country where the diploma was obtained.
   (b) Languages
   In order for the Trainee to fully profit from the traineeship and to be able to follow meetings and perform adequately, they must have very good knowledge of at least two EU languages, of which one should be the main working language of ENISA (English).

Selection criteria

Only eligible candidates, who fulfil the above eligibility criteria, will be further assessed against the selection criteria, solely based on the information provided by the candidates in their application form and the talent screening questions.

Candidates must provide concrete examples of how they fulfil the below criteria in their application form.

Candidates must demonstrate and will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Completed University Degree in one of the areas mentioned next to the corresponding Organisational entity/entities the applicant is applying for;
• Ability to take initiative, take responsibility for specific tasks and follow through, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• Aptitude for working with Microsoft Office applications and/or Information Systems;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong sense of commitment;
• Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural and fast-paced environment.

Monthly grant: 1500€

Deadline: 8 January 2026 at 23:59:59 EET (CET +1)

More information: ENISA