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Young Graduate Trainee U.S. Canadian Space Policy
2017-10-20 17:11:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Young Graduate Traineeship Opportunity in the Director Generals Services. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Young Graduate Trainee U.S. Canadian Space Policy This post is classified F1. Location Washington, United States US Our team and mission The ESA Washington Office monitors, analyses, and reports on developments in the space sector of the United States and Canada. It serves as the liaison for the Agencys contacts in those countries, supports the establishment of such contacts, and promotes the Agencys programmes and activities. It is subordinate to the External Relations Department in Paris and it supports all directorates of the Agency. The Office operates with one ESA staff and one local employee. Fields of activities Under the direct authority of the Head of the ESA Washington Office, the Young Graduate Trainee will Support the search, collection, and analysis of information regarding U.S. and Canadian spacerelated policy and programmatic developments. As part of that task, the YGT will attend and analyse relevant events primarily in the Washington area as instructed e.g. conferences, hearings, meetings, etc. and prepare related notes and reports in view of the Offices reporting task Contribute to the daily operation of the Office Contribute to the preparation of Agency events in the U.S. and Canada Work on a dedicated studyproject to be defined in coordination with the YGT with relevance for the tasks of the Office Technical competencies Knowledge of relevant technical domains initiative to broaden experience Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Knowledge of ESA and its programmesprojects Behavioural competencies Self Motivation Communication Continuous Learning CrossCultural Sensitivity Teamwork Education Applicants should have just completed, or be in their final year of a University course at Masters Level or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline or in political sciences Additional requirements In addition to the above competencies, applicants should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team. Applicants must be fluent in English andor French, the working languages of the Agency. A good proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of the space domain and the U.S. political system is desirable. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 17 November 2017. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, or Slovenia as an Associate Member, Canada as a Cooperating State, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE
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