Our team and mission

This position is based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) - Noordwijk, Netherlands

The Strategy, Coordination and Management Support Office reports to the Director of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness. In close collaboration with the four departments, it supports the Directorate for matters related to Strategy, including the evolution of the Directorate's programmatic activities, for matters related to the Coordination of inter-department and inter-directorate activities, and for ad-hoc support to the CIC Management.

For further information visit our web site: http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity for the internship

You can choose between the following topics:

1) Topic 1: Strategy for Commercialisation and Competitiveness at ESA

As an intern, you will be involved in the following tasks:

• Support the development of a Vision for the Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness.
• Providing input for the implementation of this Vision in a policy for Commercialisation and suggestions on concrete actions. Consult relevant stakeholders and mapping their interests for preparation of future programmes and activities.
• Support the ongoing actions towards streamlined processes at ESA and in the Directorate for sharing of information and knowledge, communication, (automatic) reporting.

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2) Topic 2: Integration of the ESA sustainability targets in the ESA Commercialisation activities

As an intern, you will be involved in the following tasks: 

• Providing support in implementing practical responsible procurement guidelines in line with the ESA Green Agenda, to reduce ESA’s induced Carbon footprint generated by ESA’s activities and missions with the European industry.
• Provide proposals and implement actions towards the reduction of the Directorate’s own carbon footprint, for example through responsible travel guidelines with emphasize on their practicality.

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3) Topic 3: Space Project Management Process Analysis for Commercialisation

As an intern, you will be involved in the following tasks:

• Supporting existing task forces, map the current practices in ESA for project management, with a focus on risk management.
• Propose improvements for commercialisation related projects and implement actions towards a more agile project management if and when required.

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

You must have student status and be enrolled at university for the entire duration of the internship. You should preferably be in your final or second to last year of a university course at master’s level in a technical or scientific discipline.

Additional requirements

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.

Additional Requirements:

1) Topic 1:

• Knowledge and background in political sciences, economy, strategy, or business is an asset

2) Topic 2:

• Knowledge and background in environmental or climate sciences is an asset

3) Topic 3: 

• Knowledge in Project Management and Aerospace Engineering is an asset