Esa Graduate Trainee in Earth Observation in Support of International Development Assistance

ESA Graduate Trainee in Earth Observation in Support of International Development Assistance

**Job Requisition ID**:19330

**Date Posted**:1 February 2025

**Closing Date**:28 February 2025 23:59 CET/CEST

**Publication**:External Only

**Type of Contract**:ESA Graduate Trainee

**Directorate**:Earth Observation Programmes

**Workplace**:Frascati, IT

**Grade Band**:F1 - F1

**Location**
- ESRIN, Frascati, Italy

**Our team and mission**
The EGT will be located under the direct authority of the Head of the Long-term Action Section (EOP-SCI) in the Department of Climate Action, Sustainability & Science Department. The Long-term Action Section is responsible for leading new, cross-disciplinary initiatives that aggregate capabilities coming from different EO thematic domains and projects. The goal is to migrate these capabilities into large-scale, external programmes, co-designed with and lead by international user communities and stakeholders.
**Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship**
You will contribute to the analysis, documentation, and communication of the quantitative and qualitative benefits that EObased data and derived information bring in support of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and specifically the domain of international development assistance and finance.Areas to be investigated can include:
- EO to support development finance projects concept definition, planning, implementation, and evaluation across various thematic domains;
- remote supervision, monitoring, and safeguards methodologies & policies;
- EO knowledge management and advancement as well as capacity development support, and finally impact-oriented communication.
The aim is to synthesise a wide range of existing information and support the narrative of the value proposition that EO can accelerate impact in the sustainable development and development finance framework. This work will be done interacting with partners in International Financial Institutions (e.g., World Bank, Asian Development Bank), large climate and environment funds (e.g., Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility) and the European EO service sector in the context of the ESA GDA programme and the broader Earth Action vision.**Technical competencies**
Knowledge 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/projects**Behavioural competencies**
Result OrientationOperational EfficiencyFostering CooperationRelationship ManagementContinuous ImprovementForward ThinkingFor more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook**Education**
You should have just completed, or be in the final year of your master’ s degree in technical or scientific discipline**Additional requirements**
Specific competence in one of the following disciplines shall be considered an asset: Applicants should be capable of working with large, multi-cultural organisations that execute complex, international development activities both globally and regionally.You 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.**Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness**Important Information and Disclaimer**- 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**- 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.

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