ESA Graduate Trainee in Copernicus Benefits Assessment Job Requisition ID:19314 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 Under the direct authority of the Director of Earth Observation programmes, the Head of the Copernicus Space Office is responsible for programmatic activities relevant to Copernicus and performs the lead role for the strategic and coordination activities related to Copernicus.The Office acts as the formal interface with the European Commission for Copernicus, and is the interface for ESA’s Copernicus activities within and outside ESA. It ensures their coordination by the implementing departments and the oversight of the Copernicus Space Component (CSC).- Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship The Copernicus Space Office has set up a Sentinel Benefits Observatory that assesses and benchmarks the impacts of ESA Copernicus activities, with the objective to inform EOP programmatic planning, provide evidence to EU and ESA Member States and to feed Copernicus advocacy strategies.The YGT will support the Sentinel Benefits Observatory, in particular for the following tasks: - Management of - and quality review of the outcomes from - industrial studies related to the assessment of socioeconomic impacts derived from the use of Copernicus Sentinels data, with emphasis on benefits for policy making and environmental sustainability; - Gathering of inputs to maintain and enrich the Directorate’s interactive portfolio of cases and reasons to invest in Copernicus, through e.g. intensive desk research, (remote) attendance to relevant conferences and liaising with colleagues in ESA, the EC and other prominent Copernicus implementing actors in Europe (e.g. EEA, ECMWF, EMSA ); - Meta-analyses and scouting of literature in order to benchmark the studies of the Office with respect to third party similar activities worldwide and to support planning for evolution Generation and validation of a Toolbox for GEO impact assessments, together with partner agencies within GEOValue such as the EARSC, USGS and NOAA; - Organisation of meetings and events, both within ESA and externally, as part of the above activities. 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/projectsBehavioural competencies Result OrientationOperational EfficiencyFostering CooperationRelationship ManagementContinuous ImprovementForward ThinkingFor more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebookEducation You should have just completed, or be in the final year of your master’ s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geography, Earth Sciences or Sustainable DevelopmentAdditional requirements You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and 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 InclusivenessImportant 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. Who we recruit » Recruitment Process » What we offer » Life at ESA » FAQ »