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Join the European Space Agency as a Concession Contract Officer and contribute to pioneering space exploration and innovation
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands - Resident assignment to ESA Brussels Office, Brussels, Belgium
Nomad Friendly? In-person- Noordwijk Netherlands,Bruxelles Belgium
Expires Expires at anytime
The European Space Agency (ESA) is a beacon of scientific excellence and innovation in the realm of space exploration. With an inclusive and diverse culture, ESA is committed to fostering a workplace where all qualified candidates, especially women, are encouraged to apply. At ESA, you will be part of an organization dedicated to expanding humanity's understanding of the cosmos and bolstering Europe's role in the global space economy.
- Lead the management of concession contracts in the Telecommunications and Earth Observation Contracts Division.
- Support the Project team and operate under the direction of the Exploitation Manager.
- Contribute to the agency's mission by ensuring contractual compliance and efficiency.
- A Master's in Law, with exceptional communication skills in both verbal and written forms.
- Customer-centric approach with analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with various international stakeholders and in team settings.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in English and French, with the skill to understand and draft legal/contractual documents in both languages.
- Understanding of technical and management issues, along with a strong sense of discretion and integrity.
The selection process may include tests, and ESA is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment phase. The HR Department is available to provide necessary assistance during this process.
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.
The role entails working as a Concession contract – Officer in the Telecommunications and Earth Observation Contracts Division, Contracts Department, Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness. The Concession Contract Officer will be responsible for the day to day management of the contractual aspects of the concession contract in support of the Project team and under the authority of the Exploitation Manager.
Job requirements include a master's in law, excellent communication skills, in verbal and written form, customer orientation with sound judgement in solving problems, ability to interact with multiple international actors and to work collaboratively in a team to achieve organisational goals, excellent planning and organisation skills and the ability to manage several tasks efficiently in parallel, strong capacity to adapt to a fast-paced environment, knowledge of French and English as well as the ability to understand and formulate contractual/legal texts in both languages, ability to understand issues of a technical and management nature, discretion and integrity.
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.
