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Join the European Space Agency and impact the future of international space relations and cooperation
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Paris, France
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Expires Expires at anytime
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an illustrious organization dedicated to exploring and understanding the cosmos. As a champion of diversity and inclusivity, ESA is an employer that celebrates differences, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals, with a special call for women to apply to enrich the workforce. ESA represents an unparalleled opportunity to work at the forefront of space exploration and international collaboration.
- Develop and maintain relationships with non-Member States and international organizations.
- Monitor space activities and provide insightful analyses and information.
- Prepare documents for and coordinate the International Relations Committee's initiatives.
- Identify and propose new cooperation themes and coordinate relevant activities within ESA.
- Organize and manage ESA's participation in international meetings.
- Represent ESA in various engagements and contribute to the negotiation of agreements.
- A master's degree in social sciences such as political sciences, international relations, or economics.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal abilities with a collaborative spirit.
- Independence in problem-solving, with a committed and reliable work ethic.
- Proven planning, organizational skills, and the capacity to handle multiple tasks.
- Discretion and integrity are paramount.
ESA offers a vibrant working environment where diversity is embraced and work-life balance is upheld. Accommodations are provided to support individuals with disabilities both during recruitment and employment.
- Applications are open to nationals from specific member countries, including several European states and Canada.
- Candidates will undergo a basic security screening before appointment.
We are the European Space Agency (ESA), an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We 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 an External Relations Officer in the External Relations Department, you will be reporting to the Head of the External Relations Department, Directorate of Strategy, Legal and External Matters. Your tasks and responsibilities will include establishing and developing relations with non-Member States and international organisations and monitoring their space activities. You will be responsible for collecting and distributing relevant information and analysis about non-Member States and international organisations internally and drafting relevant documents for the International Relations Committee. You will propose themes for cooperation with non-Member States and international organisations and coordinate related activities within the Agency. You will also plan and organise international meetings hosted by the Agency or in which the Agency participates. You will represent the Agency, when appropriate, in meetings with non-Member States and international organisations and contribute to the negotiation of draft agreements with non-Member States and international organisations.
Job Requirements: You should have a master's in social sciences (such as political sciences, international relations or economics). You should have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication (both written and verbal), presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You should have commitment, reliability and open attitude coupled with autonomy in resolving issues and meeting deadlines. You should have confirmed planning and organisational skills and capacity to efficiently manage multiple tasks in parallel. Discretion and integrity are also required.
Benefits: We offer a diverse and inclusive working environment with a good work-life balance. 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.
Application Details: 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.
