Programme Coordinator
JOB DETAIL
Vacancy in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.
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.
This post is classified A2–A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands or ESRIN, Frascati, Italy or ESA Headquarters, Paris, France
Description
Programme Coordinator in the Strategy, Programme and Coordination Office in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.
If selected for this position, you will coordinate the FutureEO programme and will play an integral role in its potential evolution in relation to other ESA Earth Observation programmes. The FutureEO programme is the backbone of R&D in the ESA Earth Observation (EO) domain and accompanies the development of Earth science missions through their entire lifecycle, from early technology-supporting activities up to mission selection, implementation and operations, and finally provides support to the EO user communities so that the resulting data, feedback and lessons learned can be used for future missions.
Because the associated activities are implemented across the four departments within the EO Directorate, the organisational environment of FutureEO requires a coordination function at Directorate level. At the request of the Director of Earth Observation Programmes, this function is provided by the Strategy, Programme and Coordination Office (EOP-C). You will thus report to the Head of EOP-C.
This position also involves extensive cooperation with national space agencies and international organisations and, as such, requires close coordination with Member States and a working relationship with EUMETSAT.
Duties
Providing services in respect of FutureEO to the entire Directorate, your duties and responsibilities will include:
- drafting of documents relating to the preparation and implementation of the successive phases of the FutureEO programme, including programme proposals and implementation and work plans;
- helping to drive the reflection exercise on the evolution of FutureEO in the context of other EO programmes;
- planning and implementation of FutureEO programmatic reviews and ad hoc seminars;
- interaction at corporate level for planning and reporting purposes;
- supporting the preparation of PB-EO, workshops and Council meetings at ministerial level, including the drafting of legal documents and the development of a narrative to rally strong support from Member States to encourage subscriptions to the programme;
- providing similar support to other ESA EO programmes on an ad hoc basis as requested;
- monitoring the Directorate’s interactions with EUMETSAT and organising and preparing director-level bilateral meetings and ESA management’s participation in EUMETSAT Council meetings.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
A master’s degree in engineering or in an Earth observation-related science domain is required.
Additional requirements
- Ability to serve as a reliable and recognised point of reference in a non-hierarchical relationship environment;
- Ability to work autonomously and to take initiative;
- Ability to deliver on time;
- Ability to network in various environments, for example with ESA staff, delegations and industry;
- Familiarity with socioeconomic studies would be a plus and could – provided that such studies are related to Earth observation – be an alternative to an educational background in engineering or science.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
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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.
The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.
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 email [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, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
