Intern in the Strategic Foresight & Planning Office, in the Strategy Department

Job title:

Intern in the Strategic Foresight & Planning Office, in the Strategy Department

Company:

European Space Agency

Job description

Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Strategy, Legal and External Affairs.Location ParisOur team and missionThis position is based at the ESA HQ – Paris, FranceThe Strategic Foresight & Planning Office supports the definition of the ESA-wide strategy and is responsible for:

• Organising and ensuring the availability of futures intelligence, examining the internal and external factors that may impact ESA;
• Developing strategic foresight capacity adapted to ESA and the space sector;
• Deploying, implementing, and delivering strategic foresight projects, aiming to identify the implications of different possible futures for ESA’s strategy, programmes, and policies, help ESA identify blind spots, and build resilience at both programme and Agency levels;
• Supporting the development of ESA’s strategic plans by identifying strategic challenges and opportunities as well as strategic options, and to develop relevant goals and objectives, in accordance with mid- and long-term priorities at Agency and directorate levels.
• Building up and maintaining Strategic Foresight networks.

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA websites:Field(s) of activity for the internshipTopic of the internship: Strategic Foresight for European space activitiesYou will actively contribute to executing foresight & planning projects aimed at shaping the future of space activities. This role will provide you with hands-on experience in scenario planning, research, and the application of strategic foresight methodologies. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with experts in space policy, strategy, and foresight & planning, by engage with ongoing foresight projects at different stages, offering fresh insights and supporting project continuity.Main activities may include:

• Conduct research on emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and global challenges that may impact the future of space;
• Support the identification and assessment of key drivers of change (e.g., economic, geopolitical, environmental) affecting the space sector;
• Assist in drafting and refining future scenarios;
• Participate in brainstorming and workshops to explore alternative futures;
• Work with cross-functional teams to articulate and visualise possible future;
• Assist in preparing presentations, briefings, and communication materials that summarise foresight findings and scenario narratives;
• Support the organisation and running of scenario-planning workshops, including logistics, agenda setting, and materials preparation;
• Assist in drafting reports and summaries of strategic foresight & planning projects, including lessons learned, potential implications for the space sector, and policy recommendations.

Behavioural competenciesResult Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward ThinkingFor more information, please refer toEducationYou must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a university course at Master’s level and you need to remain enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.Additional requirementsThe 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.

• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities;
• Excellent written and verbal communication;
• Strong capacity to challenge one’s thinking.

Other informationESA 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, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.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 contact.human.resources@esa.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. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS).

Expected salary

Location

Paris

Job date

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:19:58 GMT

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