Latvian National Graduate Trainee in Strategic Initiatives

Within the ESA Strategy Department, the Strategic Initiatives Team supports the implementation of ESA Strategy 2040 by identifying, defining and coordinating new, cross-cutting initiatives that advance ESA's strategic goals and priorities. The Team analyses strategic gaps and opportunities for the European space sector and accelerates the definition and early implementation of high-impact initiatives to address them. For this purpose, the Team works in close cooperation with ESA directorates and strategic partners through collaborative frameworks, processes and campaigns. In addition, the Team leads the development of new concepts, methodologies and tools for strategic innovation and organises collaborative and competitive events, such as innovation sprints, in support of the development of strategic initiatives. Finally, the Team supports the broader work of the Strategy Department and contributes to high-level engagements with ESA Member States, as required. As a National Graduate Trainee within the Strategic Initiatives Team, you will contribute to: conducting strategy research and gap analyses for the identification of priority areas relevant to ESA Strategy 2040; defining high-potential strategic initiatives and evaluating their value, feasibility and expected impact; engaging with ESA directorates and key stakeholders through collaborative frameworks and processes; supporting the development and early implementation of selected strategic initiatives; planning and organising events, including strategy conferences, targeted workshops, innovation sprints, etc.; developing new concepts, methodologies and tools to support strategic innovation at ESA; monitoring progress and preparing reports for ESA management and governing bodies; As part of the ESA Strategy Team, you will also contribute to the broader work of the Strategy Department, as required. You will also have the opportunity of participating more widely in training, development and leadership opportunities as one of the National Graduate Trainees based at ESA HQ in Paris.