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Join the European Space Agency and propel your career by shaping the future of Earth Observation and climate action
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom
Nomad Friendly? In-person- Harwell United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
The European Space Agency (ESA) is at the forefront of global efforts in space exploration and Earth Observation, offering an inclusive and diverse work environment. By joining ESA, you'll be part of an organization dedicated to expanding our understanding of the cosmos and addressing pivotal climate issues. This is an invitation to contribute to a mission that goes beyond the ordinary, where your work has a direct impact on environmental policies and global climate action.
- Organisation summary - The ESA is a beacon of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the ESA empowers its workforce to contribute to its cutting-edge programs, aiming to deepen human knowledge and protect our planet.
- Role Summary
- Strengthen the impact of European Earth Observation science and infrastructure.
- Support the Climate and Long-Term Action Division by enhancing knowledge exchange.
- Develop and implement communication strategies to promote ESA climate data utilization.
- Organize key events and cultivate partnerships to foster community engagement.
- Manage digital platforms showcasing ESA's climate data contributions.
- Role Requirements
- Minimum five years' experience in international climate-focused environments.
- Proven background in Earth Observation and knowledge exchange.
- Exceptional skills in innovation, creativity, and communication.
- Eligibility restricted to nationals from specified ESA member states.
Please be aware that the selection process includes a basic security screening.
The European Space Agency 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.
As Climate and Long-Term Action and Knowledge Exchange Officer, you will maximise the contribution of European Earth Observation infrastructure and science with an emphasis on ESA’s research and development programmes led by the Climate and Long-Term Action Division. You will provide support and advice on knowledge exchange while developing and delivering a communication strategy to encourage the use of ESA climate data products and knowledge as a contribution to ESA’s Earth Observation Programme.
Your tasks will include contributing to ESA's knowledge exchange and public communication on Earth Observation, developing a knowledge exchange and communication strategy and annual activity plans, organising events, workshops and conferences, identifying and developing collaborative partnerships, establishing a dialogue with specialised user communities, communicating on ESA activities that are relevant to climate user communities and policymakers, managing and continuously improving the digital presence of the data sets produced in the Climate and Long-Term Action Division.
You should have at least five years of experience in working in an international environment focused on climate issues, and have an in-depth background in Earth Observation knowledge exchange and communication. You should demonstrate strong aptitude and abilities in innovation and creativity, ambassadorship, communication.
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. Successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
