About ECSO

Mission & Objectives

The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) ASBL is a fully self-financed non-for-profit organisation under the Belgian law, established in June 2016.

ECSO is the private counterpart to the European Commission in implementing the contractual Public-Private Partnership (cPPP) on cybersecurity. We unite a variety of European cybersecurity stakeholders across the EU Member States, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and H2020 Programme associated countries.

ECSO's main goal is to develop a competitive European cybersecurity ecosystem, to support the protection of the European Digital Single Market with trusted cybersecurity solutions, and to contribute to the advancement of the European digital autonomy.

ECSO is engaged in taking concrete actions to achieve these objectives by:

• Collaborate with the European Commission and national public administrations to promote Research and Innovation (R&I) in cybersecurity;
• Propose a Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) and a Multiannual Roadmap with its regular updates;
• Foster market development and investments in demonstration projects and pilots to facilitate bringing innovation to cybersecurity market;
• Foster competitiveness and growth of the cybersecurity industry in Europe (large companies and SME) as well as end users / operators through innovative cybersecurity technologies, applications, services, solutions;
• Support the widest and best market uptake of innovative cybersecurity technologies and services for professional and private use;
• Promote and assist in the definition and implementation of a European cybersecurity industrial policy to encourage the use of cybersecurity solutions as well as secure and trustworthy ICT solutions to increase digital autonomy;
• Support the development and the interests of the entire cybersecurity and ICT security ecosystem (including education, training awareness, etc.);

Governance

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Reference documents

• Statutes of ECSO 
  (download file)
• Bylaws 
  (download file)
• Working Group governance rules
• (download file)
  

Vacancies

Internship position - August 2020 – March 2021 (6 months)

The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) ASBL – www.ecs-org.eu – is a fully self-financed non-for-profit organisation under the Belgian law, established in June 2016.

ECSO is the contractual counterpart to the European Commission for the implementation of the European Cyber Security Contractual Public-Private Partnership (cPPP). ECSO members include a wide variety of stakeholders such as large companies, SMEs and Start-ups, research centres, universities, clusters and associations, users and operators as well as local, regional and national administrations, ECSO members originate from EU Member States, countries part of the European Economic Area (EEA), the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and H2020 associated countries.

ECSO offers a challenging, interesting and paid full-time position with real development opportunities.

Starting Date: 17^th August 2020

CV + Cover Letter to be sent to: eda.aygen@ecs-org.eu. Only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Deadline for submitting your application: 10^th July 2020

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Under the supervision of the Head of Communications and Senior Policy Manager, the intern will support and assist the work of the ECSO Team.The intern will provide support to: marketing efforts to promote ECSO and its growing initiatives; preparation of our annual General Assembly and high level event; desktop research and follow discussions at the European Parliament on relevant political dossiers.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES

The Intern will support ECSO in the following aspects:

Administration: Edit & manage the Association’s CRM database and distribution lists daily.

Event management / Meeting preparation: Take part in the preparation of various ECSO events and meetings (book venues, deal with logistics arrangements, prepare meeting material in cooperation with Working Group coordinators).

Marketing:  Collaborate with the team to create new ideas for campaigns to support lead efforts; Devise and deliver innovative means of engagement with target groups; Assist with content writing for the website and social media.

Research: Follow and report on discussions held at EU institutions (European Parliament ITRE/IMCO committees; European Commission and Council); identify institutional stakeholders and support our engagement.

Other: Fulfilling other responsibilities and tasks as directed by the Secretary General.

REQUIREMENTS

• Have at least 6 months to 1 year of experience working in Brussels (think tank, NGO, membership-based association, EU Institutions);
• Proven interest in cybersecurity;
• Proactive, flexible, and a self-starter are an important pre-requisite !
• Detailed oriented;
• Effective communication and organisational skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Ability to multitask and work under strict deadlines;
• Quick, clear and concise drafting and reporting skills;
• IT-skills: Advanced use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel), good knowledge of Photoshop, illustrator, editing website and previous experience in managing a CRM database;
• Excellent English verbal & written communication skills.