Our team and mission

Diversity and Inclusiveness (D&I) are at the heart of the European Space Agency’s values, which is why they have a key role to play in both the ESA Agenda 2025 and the ESA Transformation. By fostering D&I and its related activities, ESA intends to enhance its wealth of diversity and at the same time ensure that the values and objectives pursued through D&I actions become an inherent feature of its policies and business practices. The fundamental aspiration is to become a modern, attractive employer that serves as a model to the space and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) community, as ESA wishes to attract and develop a diverse pool of talent and leverage the rich treasure of experience, know-how and potential of its employees.

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Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship

Under the direct authority of the Chief Diversity Officer, as an ESA Graduate Trainee you will provide analytical, administrative and project support in matters related to Diversity & Inclusiveness, which includes:

• Quantitative research and analysis on diversity challenges in space and STEM fields;
• Providing research and analysis, including benchmarking on best practices relevant to D&I, for ESA as well as for the space sector and other comparable organisations;
• Supporting organisation of internal and external events and follow-up;
• Supplying relevant D&I material and content to ESA staff for external presentations;
• Supporting implementation and follow-up of corporate communication on D&I, including maintenance of the D&I intranet portal;
• Establishing and maintaining a database with information, statistics and analysis on D&I.

Technical competencies

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

Education

You should have recently completed or be in the final year of your master’s degree in economics, political/social science or STEM subjects.

Additional requirements

You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in international teams can be considered an asset. Your motivation, overall professional perspective and career goals will also be explored during the later stages of the selection process.

You should also have:

• Knowledge of data analysis and advanced use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Powerpoint
• Knowledge of the specificities of international organisations, and science and technology driven organisations like ESA
• Knowledge of ESA’s institutional framework and its position and status as an intergovernmental organisation