Contracts Internship: Learn Public Procurements & EU Rules

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen); Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Space Agency (ESA) invites university students to apply for an internship in the Earth Observation Contracts Service at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. You will support the full procurement cycle, learn ESA and EU rules, and interact with procurement professionals on tender preparation, evaluation, and contract placement.

The program emphasizes public procurement principles, exposure to international standards, and a chance to develop knowledge in contract law while contributing to

Qualifications

• Must be a university student in final or penultimate year of a Master's degree.
• Must be enrolled at the university for the entire duration of the internship.
• Knowledge of contract and European law is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the ESA Contracting Regulations and ESA rules in context.
• Analyze ESA procurement rules as adapted for EU-funded activities.
• Review ESA General Clauses and Conditions for ESA Contracts.
• Participate in the full procurement cycle from tender preparation to contract placement.

Skills

English language

French language

Procurement rules awareness

Education

Master's student (final or penultimate year)

Job description

The European Space Agency (ESA) invites university students to apply for an internship in the Earth Observation Contracts Service at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. You will support the full procurement cycle, learn ESA and EU rules, and interact with procurement professionals on tender preparation, evaluation, and contract placement.

The program emphasizes public procurement principles, exposure to international standards, and a chance to develop knowledge in contract law while contributing to