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Join ESA, a leading voice in Earth observation, and play a key role in showcasing and communicating the value of space-based Earth Observation data to the world.
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Location Frascati, Italy
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The European Space Agency (ESA) is looking to recruit an individual to join their Earth Observation Programmes department. Located in beautiful Frascati, Italy, you'll be leading communication and outreach efforts and operating the Ø-Experience Visualisation Facility and Visitor's Centre.
Role Summary:
- Coordinate Earth Observation outreach and communication activities.
- Operate the Ø-Experience Visualisation Facility and Visitor’s Centre.
- Ensure that the facilities remain the central visualisation hub for ESRIN programmatic activities and Earth sciences.
- Develop targeted communication products showcasing the value of space-based Earth Observation data.
- Coordinate and manage visits to the facility, tailoring the experience according to the visitors' backgrounds and interests.
Role Requirements:
- Knowledge of ESA’s Earth Observation missions and programmes.
- Understanding of the Agency’s programmatic and institutional framework.
- Master's degree in Earth sciences or related fields.
- Experience with communication strategy and planning.
- Demonstrable evidence of relevant work in communications, exhibitions and/or data visualisation.
ESA is a firm believer in equal opportunities and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
Description Reporting to the Head of the Strategy, Programme & Coordination Office of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes, you will be responsible for coordinating Earth Observation outreach and communication activities – including visualisation of Earth Observation data – and for operating the Φ-Experience Visualisation Facility and Visitor’s Centre at ESA’s ESRIN premises in Frascati, Italy.
For Earth Observation communication and outreach activities, you will coordinate the development and rollout of targeted communication products which showcase the information value of space-based Earth Observation data. These products will be delivered via a range of methods from print- and web-based materials to small- and large-scale exhibitions, as well as on social media.
You will also ensure that the Φ-Experience and ESRIN Visitors Centre remain the central visualisation facility for ESRIN programmatic activities and Earth sciences, as well as a tool to communicate the Agency’s innovation dimension to a broader public.
Duties You will be expected to perform the following: lead the annual definition of a strategic plan for Directorate communications and coordinate actions/deliverables related to business-to-business (B2B) outreach activities included in the plan, while helping assess additional ad hoc opportunities as they arise; develop and carry out the production of targeted communication products which showcase the information value of space-based Earth Observation data; work in close cooperation with the ESA Communication Department and Directorate colleagues involved in communication and outreach activities for specific Earth Observation programmes in order to ensure the overall coherence of outreach efforts; support the management of relevant corporate activities, such as events, media relations and corporate exhibitions insofar as they pertain to the Directorate; develop a plan for the routine updating of the Φ-Experience content and supervise its implementation; ensure that the technical functionality of the Φ-Experience is up to date, making improvements as required; manage the teams involved in the operation of the Φ-Experience and ESRIN Visitors Centre and oversee and manage contracts related to the facilities; coordinate and manage visits, preparing content according to the visitors’ backgrounds and interests, all in support of the Directorate and the Head of ESRIN; strengthen and initiate international collaborations related to external content integration, visualisation support, exchange of data and visuals.
Technical competencies Knowledge of ESA’s Earth Observation missions and programmes Understanding of the Agency’s programmatic and institutional framework Understanding of Member States’ and relevant stakeholders' communication networks Communication and/or visualisation of complex data sets, such as from Earth Observation satellites Experience with communication strategy and planning or execution of communication campaigns
Education A master's degree in natural or Earth sciences is required for this post. Other master’s degrees may be considered in cases of significant experience in data visualisation, exhibition development and/or related communication activities
Additional requirements You should be able to demonstrate examples of relevant previous work in communications, exhibitions and/or data visualisation. Knowledge of scientific disciplines for which Earth Observation is relevant 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.
