Our team and mission

Diversity and Inclusiveness (D&I) are at the heart of the ESA’s values and are high on the ESA Agenda 2025. This is why ESA has launched the 8 Steps Forward to advance these values as concrete initiatives, paving the way for continuous improvement. Through this initiative, 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 community and beyond, 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 a Young Graduate Trainee, you will provide analytical, administrative and project support in matters related to Diversity & Inclusiveness, which includes:

• independent 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 the Chief Diversity Officer in proposing measures and devising solutions to address D&I challenges and contributing to their implementation;
• establishing and maintaining a database with information, statistics and analysis on D&I;
• supporting organisation of events with other organisations and follow-up;
• supply of 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.

Technical competencies

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

Education

You should have just completed or be in the final year of your master’s degree in in economics, political science or other related fields of study.

Additional requirements

• Knowledge of the persistent issues regarding Diversity and Inclusion in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.
• Relevant experience gained during internships and/or project work.
• Breadth of exposure coming from past and/or current research/activities.
• 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 internatio

You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multi-cultural environment, both independently and as part of a team.

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.

During the interview, your motivation and overall professional career goals will also be explored.