OSINF Trainee

SatCen - European Union Satellite Centre

Madrid, Spain

JOB DESCRIPTION

At SatCen, we believe that highly qualified and motivated trainees add important value to our work.

In return, we offer a unique hands-on experience in a European Union Agency, whose mission is safeguarding the security of European citizens. You will gain valuable work experience and develop your employability skills that will help you in your future career.

You will benefit from working with a team of enthusiastic professionals from all over the European Union in a stimulating multicultural environment.

SatCen is offering one traineeship position to university students or recent graduates with a degree in a field relevant to the post and a special interest in geospatial information. As a successful candidate, you will join one of SatCen's production teams within the Operations Division.

As a trainee, you will have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working for an EU body and to participate in the completion of meaningful, real-world projects related to Earth Observation, Security and Defence.

As an Open-Source Information Trainee, you will play a crucial role in supporting your team in the collection of publicly available information and the production of open-source reports. Your efforts will contribute to the creation of comprehensive reports and to various geospatial projects within the organisation. This will enable you to develop your professional skills in a real-world setting by performing a set of daily activities that may include some or all the following, depending on your profile:

Data Collection: searching, monitoring and collecting open-source data from a variety of platforms, including social media, websites, forums, databases and news sources;
Data Processing and Analysis: sorting and cleaning data; analysing trends and patterns and evaluating source credibility;
Reporting and Documentation: creating comprehensive reports and offering contextual analysis;
Production Support: assisting your team in the production of cartographic, GIS or IMINT products, especially during periods of high workload, ensuring timely and accurate delivery;
Database Management: generating, updating and maintaining comprehensive geospatial databases, and producing documentation to support data integrity and accessibility;
Feature Extraction: digitising and extracting features from satellite images to update geospatial datasets;
Project Assistance: collaborating with Team Leaders and Imagery Analysts in executing various projects and division activities, providing essential support and insights.

If you are proactive and open to working in a multicultural environment and believe you can contribute with a fresh perspective, this is an opportunity for you.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applications will be assessed based on the information provided by the candidates in the Application Form, and their performance against the following criteria:

Only applications meeting all essential selection criteria will be assessed.

Essential:

A university student or recent graduate with a degree in Military Science, Defence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Geospatial Science, Geography, Data Science, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or in a field relevant to the post;
Experience with open-source data gathering, processing and analysis.

Desirable:

Complimentary studies in specialised areas such as Intelligence Studies, Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Strategic Studies or Defence Policy;
Relevant experience in image analysis;
Relevant experience in Data Science techniques.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

Essential:

Proficiency in OSINF Tools and methodologies: skilled in gathering and analysing information from publicly available sources;
Language Proficiency: excellent command of English (minimum B2 level – CEFR) and proficiency in another EU language;
Effective Communication: able to interpret complex data effectively and to clearly explain technical concepts;
Team Collaboration: excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team;
Discretion and Confidentiality: demonstrates a high level of discretion and a strong sense of confidentiality.

Desirable:

Language Proficiency: knowledge of languages from outside the EU (like Russian, Mandarin or Arabic);
Social Media APIs: familiarity with social media application programming interfaces (API) would be advantageous;
Raster and Vector Data Analysis: competent in manipulating and analysing raster, vector data and performing geospatial analysis;
Geospatial Database Management: skilled in generating, updating and maintaining geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity, accuracy and accessibility;
Artificial Intelligence solutions: expertise in machine learning algorithms and data analysis, and an understanding of AI frameworks;
Programming languages: knowledge of programming languages such as Python, JAVA and/or ArcPy package;
Proficiency in GIS Software: skilled in industry-standard GIS software such as ESRI (ArcGIS) and QGIS, enabling the creation, manipulation and analysis of geospatial data.

All essential and desirable criteria are evaluated so as to identify the most suitable candidates.

ELEGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered eligible, candidates must satisfy all of the following eligibility criteria by the closing date for submitting applications:

A recent university diploma or being in the last year of the university degree;
Be a national of one of the Member States of the Union and enjoy their full rights as citizen;
Produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of English (at least level B2 ), the working language of SatCen, and of a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the EU to the extent necessary for the performance of their duties.

In addition, candidates must:

Hold a security clearance at least at the level of EU SECRET, or equivalent. In case the successful candidate is not in possession of such a clearance at the time of submitting an application, the SatCen will request it, and no appointment will be fully confirmed until the security clearance has been received by the competent national authority. In addition and during the selection procedure, candidates will need to declare any particular circumstances, which could be in conflict with the performance of their duties at SatCen;
In addition and during the selection procedure, candidates will need to declare any particular circumstances, which could be in conflict with the performance of their duties at SatCen. Please read, print, sign and upload the annex document (see attached vacancy notice) with your application.

As the SatCen is situated in an air force base outside of Madrid, with limited access by public transport to the entrance of the base and no public transport on the base itself, a driving licence is highly desirable. It is the duty of any staff member to get to the office by its own means.

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