Intern in the Contracts Department, Support Activities Contracts Service

Intern in the Contracts Department, Support Activities Contracts Service

Job Requisition ID: 20006

Date Posted: 1 November 2025

Closing Date: 30 November :59 CET/CEST

Publication: External Only

Type of Contract: Intern

Directorate: Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness

Workplace:Noordwijk, NL

Location

ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Our team and mission

One of the main missions of the Support Activities Contracts Service is, together with the ESA Technical Initiators, to issue open Calls for Proposals in the ESA New Member States and Participating States.

The resulting contracts and activities should develop and mature the Space Industry in those countries and enable them in the future to compete with the Industry in the more established countries in the large ESA mandatory and optional programmes.

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website:

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: Support in the contractual and procurement domain for the New Member States and Participating States

One of the main missions of the Support Activities Contracts Service is, together with the ESA Technical Initiators, to issue open Calls for Proposals in the ESA New Member States and Participating States.

The resulting contracts and activities, should develop and mature the Space Industry in those countries and enable them in the future to compete with the Industry in the more established countries in the large ESA mandatory and optional programmes.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• supporting the preparation of documentation for Calls for Proposals and Invitation to Tenders (e.g. draft contract, cover letter and proposal template);
• preparing minutes of relevant meetings;
• assisting in the preparation of contractual documentation for Calls for Proposals and Invitation to Tenders;
• providing administrative support to Contracts Officers and Assistant Contracts Officers.

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

Education

You must be a university student, preferably studying 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.

Knowledge and background in Law, Finance and/or Procurement is 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

Important Information and Disclaimer

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.

Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.

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, 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.

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