Intern in the Industrial Audit Services Office
European Space Agency - ESA
Job Requisition ID: 18999
Application Deadline: 30 November 2024 23:59 CET/CEST
Establishment: ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Directorate: Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Com
Publication: External Only
Type of Contract: Intern
Date Posted: 1 November 2024
Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness.
Location
Noordwijk
Our team and mission
This position is based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) - Noordwijk, Netherlands
The Industrial Audit team performs cost audits on the Industries working with ESA and is responsible for a wide range of audit activities. These include: the agreement of rates that Industry will use when doing business with ESA; auditing the cost incurred in ESA contracts; assessing the financial viability and nationality of companies; assisting in price negotiations and review of financial proposals for ESA contracts. The team’s vision is to provide high-quality audit services that achieve cost effectiveness and value creation.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity for the internship
Topic of the internship: Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Analysis for cost audits
During the period of internship you will be faced mainly with the following tasks:
- Identify areas where AI can enhance audit process;
- Develop a strategic plan for AI implementation in auditing;
- Communicate the benefits and implications of AI to stakeholders;
- Gathering requirements from various stakeholders to ensure AI solutions meet their needs;
- Researching and evaluating AI tools suited for audit processes;
- Select the appropriate AI technology;
- Ensure data quality, consistency and accessibility for AI applications;
- Ensure AI application complies with relevant ESA regulations and standards;
- Implement and conduct pilot project to test AI applications in real audit scenarios;
- Monitoring and validating AI model performance and making necessary adjustments;
- Develop policies and procedures, as well as training material;
- Generate reports and present findings to management and stakeholders.
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 in your final or second-to-last year of a university course at Master’s level and you need to remain 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 Member State language would be an asset.
Knowledge and background in Business economics is an asset.
Other information
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, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
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 [email protected].
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS).
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