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Join the European Space Agency as a Strategic Coordination Officer and shape the future of space exploration and policy
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Location Paris, France
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The European Space Agency (ESA), an organization at the forefront of advancing space exploration, is looking for a Strategic Coordination Officer. As an equal opportunity employer, ESA is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly women.
Role Summary:
- Directly report to the Head of the Foresight, Strategy & Coordination Department.
- Manage relationships with ESA directorates and internal/external stakeholders.
- Facilitate preparations for the ESA Council meeting at the ministerial level.
- Ensure the Agency’s strategic vision is consistently implemented across ESA.
Role Requirements:
- A Master's degree in science, economics, or politics.
- Multidisciplinary background with experience in space programmes and policy development.
- Capability to engage with diverse stakeholders and senior management.
- Fluency in English or French, with a preference for additional language skills.
Benefits:
- Position classified A2 - A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.
Application Details:
- Potential selection tests during the application process.
- Assistance provided for candidates with disabilities.
- Applications accepted only from nationals of specified countries.
- Successful candidates will undergo basic security screening.
Vacancy in the Directorate for Strategy, Legal and External Affairs. 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.
The role: As a Strategic Coordination Officer in the Foresight, Strategy & Coordination Department, you will be reporting directly to the Head of Department. You will be responsible for managing relations within the ESA directorates and with other internal and external stakeholders on matters related to the preparation for the ESA Council meeting at ministerial level. You will work on developing a cohesive meeting, ensuring that the Agency’s strategic vision is understood and correctly applied across the Agency.
Job requirements: A master's in science, economics or politics is required for this post. A multidisciplinary background and a wide range of experience are required, including in space programmes and policy development, as well as in working in various cultural settings. A proven capacity to interact with different stakeholders, senior management and high-level external representatives.
Benefits: This post is classified A2 - A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale. 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.
Application details: 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.
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.
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.
