Paris (France) | Brussels (Belgium)
ESA Graduate Trainee in EU Relations
Bruxelles, BE
Location
ESA Headquarters, Paris, France
Our team and mission
The EU Relations Office is located in the heart of the European Quarter of Brussels. Staff members follow and report on the development and implementation of European space policy and work with ESA Directorates to represent the Agency’s interests within those institutions. The Office also liaises with the Permanent Representations to the EU and the Working Party on Space, the European Parliament and the European Commission to ensure that ESA’s views are continuously voiced in the decision-making process. Thus, it advises on suitable policy regarding ESA activities with the European Union and on strengthening relations with the Commissioners and the Directorates General of the Commission, the Cabinets, the European Parliament and its Committees, the EU Council and the European Council, and relevant EU agencies. In carrying out its activities, the Office reports to the Director of Strategy, Legal and External Matters, and coordinates closely with all ESA Directorates, including support in the implementation of programme activities.
You are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship
To support the work of the EU Relations Office, your tasks and responsibilities would include:
- Supporting staff members with their work on legislative proposals and other initiatives concerning space policy, space programs, and space governance (for example the EU Space Act and the MFF), in particular:
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- Following hearings and committee meetings and preparing flash reports;
- Preparing presentations and/or briefings for ESA internal use;
- Developing and an information database and an information-sharing mechanism.
- Ad hoc tasks, as needed, in support of the EU Relations Office or the Head of Office, including the preparation of briefings, presentations and speeches.
In this field of activity, you will be able to deepen your knowledge of EU institutional process, EU-ESA relations, EU space policy and strengthen your analytical and synthesis skills.
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 Law, International Relations or Political Science.
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:
- Adaptability and team spirit
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Important Information and Disclaime
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications can only be considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will be given to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
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