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Join the European Space Agency as the head of the Space Transportation Contracts division and shape the future of space transportation
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Paris, FR
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The European Space Agency is on the cutting edge of space exploration and technology. Their commitment to diversity, inclusion, and excellence has paved the way for a number of ground-breaking projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
Role Summary
- Direct reporting to the Head of the ESA Contracts Department.
- Coordinating with Programme and/or the Director of Space Transportation Programmes.
- Manage procurements for the EU Framework Programme for Space Transportation.
- Ensuring full alignment with the Agency’s contracting rules, methods, and procedures.
Role Requirements
- A masters in law, business, or economics.
- Experience leading a team in a multinational setting and proven ability to motivate and develop a robust team.
- International experience is preferred.
- Experience in diverse sectors relevant to ESA activities.
Application Process Details
ESA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. They are particularly encouraging applications from women.
The European Space Agency is seeking a Head of the Space Transportation Contracts Division. This role reports directly to the Head of the ESA Contracts Department, Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness. The Division is composed of a dozen contract officers and administrative assistants working across three sites (HQ and Daumesnil in Paris and ESRIN in Frascati, Italy).
The role entails preparing and implementing contracting strategies in coordination with the Programme and/or the Director of Space Transportation Programmes. This includes managing procurements relating to the EU Framework Programme for Space Transportation and ensuring that all procurements and third-party agreements under the Division’s responsibility are fully aligned with the Agency’s contracting rules, methods, and procedures.
Job requirements include a master’s degree in law, business and/or economics. Proven experience of leading, motivating and developing a team of contract officers in an international organisation, industry or public administration is required. International experience is an asset, including outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.
The successful candidate will be expected to propose an adaptation of the Division’s organisation to better align with the expected evolution of ESA’s space transportation programmes. You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing, and reporting health and safety risks within your area of responsibility.
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.
