Intern in the Contracts Department, Support Activities Contracts Service

Support in contractual and procurement domain for New Member States and Participating States internship.

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Overview

Support in contractual and procurement domain for New Member States and Participating States internship.

You have:

  • You must be a university student, preferably studying at master’s level.
  • A good knowledge of English or French is required.
  • Knowledge and background in Law, Finance and/or Procurement is an asset.
  • Prove enrollment at your University for the entire internship duration.
  • During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

Contract

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Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Our team and mission

One of the main missions of the Support Activities Contracts Service is, together with the ESA Technical Initiators, to issue open Calls for Proposals in the ESA New Member States and Participating States.

The resulting contracts and activities should develop and mature the Space Industry in those countries and enable them in the future to compete with the Industry in the more established countries in the large ESA mandatory and optional programmes.

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

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: Support in the contractual and procurement domain for the New Member States and Participating States

One of the main missions of the Support Activities Contracts Service is, together with the ESA Technical Initiators, to issue open Calls for Proposals in the ESA New Member States and Participating States.

The resulting contracts and activities, should develop and mature the Space Industry in those countries and enable them in the future to compete with the Industry in the more established countries in the large ESA mandatory and optional programmes.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • supporting the preparation of documentation for Calls for Proposals and Invitation to Tenders (e.g. draft contract, cover letter and proposal template);
  • preparing minutes of relevant meetings;
  • assisting in the preparation of contractual documentation for Calls for Proposals and Invitation to Tenders;
  • providing administrative support to Contracts Officers and Assistant Contracts Officers.

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 must be a university student, preferably studying at master’s level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

Knowledge and background in Law, Finance and/or Procurement is an asset.

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 [email protected].

Important Information and Disclaimer During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.

Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding internship 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

Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Potential interview questions

What motivates you to apply for this role within ESA? The interviewer wants to understand your genuine interest in the position and organization. Explain your passion for the space industry and how it aligns with your career goals.
How do you manage your time when working on multiple tasks? This assesses your ability to prioritize and stay organized. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you describe your experience with contract management or procurement? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss a time when you worked effectively as part of a team. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to prepare documentation accurately? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach problem-solving in challenging situations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a disagreement with a team member? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you understand about the role of ESA in developing the European space industry? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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