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Join ESA as a Policy Officer in Paris and play a pivotal role in fostering high-level interactions with Member States.
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Salary
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Location
Paris, FR
Expires
Expires at anytime
ESA, European Space Agency, provides exciting opportunities to work at the intersection of space, technology, and politics. Headquartered in Paris, ESA is committed to inclusivity and diversity, proudly welcoming candidates from all walks of life. Its inclusive work environment coupled with the opportunity to contribute to the exploration of space makes ESA an exciting organization to be a part of.
Role Summary:
- Provide ESA management with intelligence, analysis and dedicated assessments.
- Prepare inputs for high-level meetings.
- Maintain up-to-date reports on the political and economic situation of relevant countries.
- Monitor their national space and strategies.
Role Requirements:
- A Masters's degree in a relevant subject.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to interact with different stakeholders.
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment.
- Tactful, good judgement, and discretion.
- Diplomatic experience, preferably in a Cabinet context.
Application Process Details:
- All applications should come from nationals of one of the specified States listed in the job description.
- Knowledge of English or French is mandatory, and knowledge of another Member State language will be considered an asset.
This is a non-renewable post for a limited duration of 4 years at ESA Headquarters, Paris, France. The role is a Policy Officer in the Council and Member States Support Division, Director General’s Cabinet, Director General’s Services.
The role entails providing intelligence, analysis and dedicated assessments to support ESA management in the preparation of high-level interactions/meetings with Member States. This includes the preparation of briefing and background inputs, liaising, as required, with the relevant ESA directorates to ensure coordinated preparation ESA-wide. You will also be responsible for maintaining up-to-date reports on relevant countries, monitoring in particular their political evolution, economic situation, national space and related strategies, and plans.
Job requirements include a master's degree in a relevant domain, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a proven ability to interact with different stakeholders. You will also be required to work effectively in a team environment and under pressure. Good judgment, tact and discretion are further necessary qualities. Diplomatic experience, preferably in a Cabinet setting, would be considered an asset.
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.
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia. 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.
