Young Graduate Trainee for Diversity & Inclusiveness

The issue of Diversity & Inclusiveness (D&I) has been placed high up the Agency’s corporate agenda. 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. 

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: www.esa.int/ESA

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

• supporting analysis including benchmarking of best practices relevant to D&I 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;
• supporting implementation and follow-up of corporate communication on D&I, including maintenance of the D&I intranet portal.

You should have just completed, or be in the final year of a university course at Master’s level (or equivalent) in economics, political science or other related fields of study.

• Knowledge of the persistent issues regarding women’s empowerment and the participation of girls and women 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 international organisation.
• Knowledge of advanced power point presentations techniques would be an asset.

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.

You should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.

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