ESA Graduate Trainee in Diversity and Inclusiveness

Job title:

ESA Graduate Trainee in Diversity and Inclusiveness

Company:

European Space Agency

Job description

LocationESA Headquarters, Paris, FranceOur team and missionDiversity 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.You are encouraged to visit the ESA website:Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeshipUnder 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 competenciesKnowledge of relevant technical/functional domainsRelevant experience gained during internships, project work and/or extracurricular or other activitiesGeneral knowledge of the space sector and relevant activitiesKnowledge of ESA and its programmes/projectsBehavioural competenciesResult OrientationOperational EfficiencyFostering CooperationRelationship ManagementContinuous ImprovementForward ThinkingFor more information, please refer toEducationYou should have recently completed or be in the final year of your master’s degree in economics, political/social science or STEM subjects.Additional requirementsYou 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

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, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.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 DisclaimerDuring 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 , 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 *.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.

Expected salary

Location

Paris

Job date

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 04:55:08 GMT

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