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Join ESA as an Ethics Ombudsperson to promote integrity and ensure a culture of ethical conduct in space operations
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Remote work from an ESA Member State
Nomad Friendly? In-person
Expires Expires at anytime
The European Space Agency (ESA) is at the forefront of advancing space exploration, satellite technology, and understanding of the cosmos. With a mission that expands beyond borders, ESA is a collaborative organization dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of space and developing cutting-edge space technology. This is an exciting time to join ESA, an agency that prides itself on its commitment to ethics and integrity within the dynamic and challenging environment of space operations.
- Act as an independent advisor and contact point for ethical concerns within ESA.
- Assess allegations of unethical behavior and recommend resolutions within the ESA legal framework.
- Advise on ethical mechanisms under ESA's policies and procedures.
- Promote a culture of ethics and integrity across the agency.
- Advanced university degree in public/business administration, law, or ethics with relevance to governance and human resources.
- At least fifteen years of experience in public administration, HR management, ethics, compliance, or related fields.
- Minimum of seven years in executive or senior managerial roles.
- Must be from an ESA member state and have a strong command of English, French proficiency is advantageous.
- Willingness to undergo background screening.
The European Space Agency (ESA) consistently promotes ethical behaviour through different mechanisms, and to this aim is setting up an Ethics Ombudsperson. The ESA Ethics Ombudsperson shall operate in an advisory capacity and be an independent contact point for individuals working at ESA, for receiving and assessing allegations of unethical behaviour having taken place at ESA’s premises or in the context of its operations. They shall provide recommendations on addressing the allegations, under the applicable legal framework, to the individuals, the Director General (DG) and/or the relevant ESA Services.
The role entails providing advice to all individuals working at ESA about mechanisms that are available within ESA’s applicable policies and/or procedures on ethical matters. The Ombudsperson will act as a designated, independent, external contact point for receiving allegations of unethical behaviour, recommend to the DG and/or the relevant Agency Services, appropriate measures, including the launch of an investigation, within the ESA legal framework as per the applicable policies and procedures.
Job requirements include an advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent degree) in public or business administration, law, applied ethics or public ethics with a focus on administrative ethics, governance, human resources and/or labour relations. A minimum of fifteen years of experience in public administration, human resources management, administrative law, ethics, compliance, risk management, audit functions or anti-corruption programmes within a large public sector institution or international organisation. A minimum of seven years of serving as executive or senior manager roles, leading prominent activities in the area mentioned above.
The Agency shall provide for all necessary facilities, including IT tools, to support the ESA Ethics Ombudsperson in the carrying out of their duties. The ESA Ethics Ombudsperson’s term of office is set at three years, renewable once for another period of three years.
Please note that the Agency will only consider candidates from 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, Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A very good knowledge of English is required, and knowledge of French would be an asset. The selected candidate will be required to undergo background screening, including checking of references.
