Intern in the Audit and Evaluation Department - Evaluation Office

European Space Agency; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 5,600 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency seeks an Intern in the Audit and Evaluation Department to support evaluation projects and analytics tasks in an international public-sector setting. You will help with research, data collection, and reporting.

You will contribute to analytical studies, assist in data modelling, and develop Power BI visualisations to transform data into actionable insights, while practicing professional communication with management.

Qualifications

• Must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a Master's degree.
• Good knowledge of English or French is required; knowledge of another ESA language is a plus.
• Background in Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or related quantitative/social science discipline is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluations, organisational reviews and analytical studies to improve performance and effectiveness.
• Support interviews, surveys and benchmarking studies; collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative information.
• Develop visualisations using Power BI and contribute to analytical reports and management briefings.

Skills

Research methods

Data analysis

Quantitative thinking

Education

Master's student (university level)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Intern in the Audit and Evaluation Department - Evaluation Office

Workplace: Noordwijk, NL

Our team and mission

The Evaluation Office is responsible for conducting objective and independent evaluation projects and providing appraisal services to the Director General (DG) and ESA management aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Agency’s activities, by:

• conducting a thorough examination of the status of a defined set of activities and assessing their achievements against requirements and objectives, resource constraints, benchmarks and previous lessons learned;
• providing recommendations and optimisation advice on how to achieve intended outcomes;
• providing specialised advisory services for the timely implementation of transformation actions.

You will support the Evaluation Office in conducting evaluations, organisational reviews and analytical studies aimed at improving organisational performance, efficiency and effectiveness.The team leverages a broad spectrum of analytical approaches, ranging from social science research methods to advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to produce evidence-based recommendations. As a result, you will contribute to a diverse set of evaluation and analytics activities.

Research and evaluation activities may include:

• conducting research, literature reviews and environmental scans;
• collecting, analysing and synthesising qualitative and quantitative information;
• supporting interviews and surveys;
• contributing to benchmarking studies;
• assisting in the preparation of analytical reports, presentations and management briefings.

Data analytics and business intelligence activities may include:

• analysing administrative datasets;
• supporting data modelling and business intelligence;
• developing visualisations using Power BI;
• helping transform structured and unstructured data into actionable insights.

This internship offers practical experience at the intersection of research, evaluation, data analytics and organisational transformation within an international public-sector environment.

• Result Orientation
• Operational Efficiency
• Fostering Cooperation
• Relationship Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Forward Thinking

You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course at Master's level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

A background in Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative or social science discipline would be an asset.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness ESA 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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

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 [e-mail] .

Important Information and Disclaimer During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding internship 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 Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).