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Join ESA as a Liaison Policy Officer to shape space policy and foster relationships with the EU
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Salary
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Location
Bruxelles, BE - Resident Assignment at ESA’s Brussels Office, Brussels, Belgium
Expires
Expires at anytime
As an integral part of the European Space Agency (ESA), the Brussels Office is at the forefront of space policy and international relations. ESA is known for pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and capabilities in space, offering a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of space exploration and European policy-making.
- Acting as the ESA's representative in liaising with EU institutions.
- Championing ESA's contributions to EU policies and programmes.
- Conducting thorough analyses of EU policies affecting space and related sectors.
- Offering strategic management support to senior ESA staff.
- Responding to ad hoc tasks as needed in a dynamic environment.
- Substantial understanding of ESA's initiatives and operational procedures.
- Proven experience with EU institutions and comprehensive knowledge of their dynamics.
- Demonstrated diplomatic skills and discretion in handling sensitive issues.
- Strong analytical abilities and effective communication skills.
- Self-motivation and excellent coordination within teams.
- Capability to craft and deliver high-impact briefings and presentations.
- A master's degree in international relations, political science, EU affairs, or European law.
- Additional experience in Member State administration or space-related fields is highly desirable.
- Fluency in English or French, with preference given to candidates knowing additional ESA Member State languages.
ESA is an inclusive employer, keen on fostering diversity and providing equal opportunities. We particularly encourage women and individuals with disabilities to apply, ensuring a supportive and accommodating recruitment process.
EU Liaison Policy Officer at the ESA's Brussels Office, Director General’s Cabinet, Director General’s Services. Under the authority of the Head of the ESA's Brussels office, your main responsibilities will include liaising with EU institutions and promoting the role of the Agency in support of EU policies and programmes.
Duties In particular, your duties will include the following: Maintaining relations with EU institutions Promoting the Agency’s role Analysing EU policies Providing management support Other ad hoc tasks may be required in response to emerging needs.
Technical competencies Broad knowledge of ESA programmes and processes Experience of working with EU institutions and good knowledge of their functioning and of EU policies Proven diplomatic experience, discretion and ability to handle sensitive matters Analytical and synthetic skills Ability to work in a self-directed manner while maintaining good internal coordination Experience in writing concise briefings for senior management Proficiency in giving impactful presentations to senior external stakeholders
Education A master's degree in a relevant domain, such as international relations, political science, EU affairs or European law, is required for this post.
Additional requirements Experience in a Member State administration, possibly in space, would be an asset Experience with analytically assessing and summarising background and contextual information in a concise manner Strong writing skills Ability to work in a self-directed manner while maintaining good internal coordination and a positive team spirit Experience with public speaking and excellent presentation skills would be an asset
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness 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.
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.
Important Information and Disclaimer In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
Nationality and Languages Please note that applications can only be 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. According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. 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.
