Traineeship for the Data Protection Office

EPPO - European Public Prosecutor's Office

Luxembourg

THE ROLE

As a trainee in the Data Protection Office, you will have a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in a prosecution office, applying apply theoretical knowledge of data protection in practical terms and real-world scenarios.

THE AIMS OF THE TRAINEESHIP AT THE EPPO ARE

To offer trainees a comprehensive understanding of the EPPO’s objectives and activities;
To provide practical experience and insights into the day-to-day operations of various EPPO units and sectors;
To create opportunities for working in a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual environment, fostering mutual understanding, trust, and tolerance;
To promote European integration through active participation of trainees in the performance of tasks entrusted to the EPPO;
To promote awareness and appreciation of European citizenship;
To enable trainees to apply the knowledge acquired in their studies, and in their specific areas of competence;
To introduce trainees to a new professional landscape, including its challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to the Head of the Data Protection Office, you will be responsible for

Assisting in the creation and updating of EPPO operational processes in the Member States;
Assisting in the creation and mapping of data flows of the EPPO, in the context of IT autonomy;
Conducting research into core questions related to the EPPO’s legal framework, including the implementation of the LED in Member States, variations in national applications, the relationship between data protection laws and criminal procedural rules within the hierarchy of norms, best practices in law enforcement supervision, and divergences across Member States in LED implementation.

BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered eligible, applicants must meet each of the following basic eligibility requirements by the application’s closing date:

University Diploma

Candidates are required to have completed the first cycle of higher education (university level) and obtained a full degree or its equivalent by the application deadline. Please refer to the EPSO website for examples of eligible diplomas across different Member States.

For ongoing postgraduate studies, an official declaration from the respective university or institute must be submitted. For university or postgraduate diplomas are not issued in an official EU language, candidates must provide a certified translation of these documents in English.

Copies of diplomas or official certificates for all declared university and postgraduate studies must be submitted; self-certifications will not be accepted.

Language

To fully benefit from the traineeship and effectively participate in meetings, applicants must possess a very good knowledge of English, at least at the B2 level, as it is the official working language of the EPPO. The EPPO reserves the right to modify the language criteria as needed. Any changes will be published on the EPPO's website before the application period opens.

Specific knowledge/skills

Candidates may be required to meet specific criteria to qualify for the traineeship program, such as having completed a university or postgraduate course in criminal law or a related field. Any such requirements will be outlined in the traineeship call for applications.

Applicants must also

Be a national of one of the Member States of the Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen;
Provide appropriate character references to demonstrate suitability for performing the duties.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The following competencies will be assessed throughout the selection procedure.

Essential

Completed the first cycle of a higher education course (university education) in Law or equivalent and obtained a full degree or its equivalent by the closing date for applications.
An awareness of, and an interest in, the role and functioning of the EPPO.
Ability to recognize and deal with personal and sensitive information with the highest degree of confidentiality.
An Intermediate (B2) knowledge of English.