Intern in the Audit and Evaluation Department - Evaluation Office
Key Skills
Job Description
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Our team and mission
The Evaluation Office is responsible for conducting objective and independent evaluation projects and providing appraisal services to the Director General (DG) and ESA management aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Agency’s activities, by:
- conducting a thorough examination of the status of a defined set of activities and assessing their achievements against requirements and objectives, resource constraints, benchmarks and previous lessons learned;
- providing recommendations and optimisation advice on how to achieve intended outcomes;
- providing specialised advisory services for the timely implementation of transformation actions.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity for the internship
You will support the Evaluation Office in conducting evaluations, organisational reviews and analytical studies aimed at improving organisational performance, efficiency and effectiveness. The team leverages a broad spectrum of analytical approaches, ranging from social science research methods to advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to produce evidence-based recommendations. As a result, you will contribute to a diverse set of evaluation and analytics activities.
Research and evaluation activities may include:
- conducting research, literature reviews and environmental scans;
- collecting, analysing and synthesising qualitative and quantitative information;
- supporting interviews and surveys;
- contributing to benchmarking studies;
- assisting in the preparation of analytical reports, presentations and management briefings.
Data analytics and business intelligence activities may include:
- analysing administrative datasets;
- supporting data modelling and business intelligence;
- developing visualisations using Power BI;
- helping transform structured and unstructured data into actionable insights.
This internship offers practical experience at the intersection of research, evaluation, data analytics and organisational transformation within an international public-sector environment.
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 in your final or second-to-last year of university course 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.
A background in Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative or social science discipline would be 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.
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, Cyprus, 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. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Evaluation Office in conducting organizational reviews, analytical studies, and evaluation projects to improve agency performance. Responsibilities include data collection, literature reviews, benchmarking, and the development of actionable insights using data analytics and visualization tools.
Requirements
Candidates must be university students, preferably in their final or second-to-last year of a Master's degree program. A background in Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative or social science discipline is preferred.
About ESA
Industry: Space Research and Technology
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
We are the European Space Agency. Our mission is the peaceful exploration and use of space for the benefit of everyone. We watch over Earth, develop and launch inspiring space projects, train astronauts and push the boundaries of science and technology, seeking answers to the big questions about the Universe. We are scientists, engineers and business professionals from all over Europe working together in a diverse and multinational environment. We are dedicated to united space in Europe and united Europe in space.