ESA

Policy Officer

Paris, France

Full Time

15 minutes ago

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Job description

This is a non-renewable post for a limited duration of 4 years.

Location
ESA Headquarters, Paris, France

Description

Policy Officer in the Council and Member States Support Division, Director General’s Cabinet, Director General’s Services

Duties

You will contribute to:

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;
maintaining up-to-date reports on relevant countries, monitoring in particular their political evolution, economic situation, national space and related strategies, and plans;
following up on trends in contributions to ESA programmes, evolutions in geo-return and Member State involvement in the various ESA programmes as background information supporting decision-making, as well as identifying and preparing new policies and strategic initiatives;
digitalising Cabinet processes;
supporting the Director General in their operational activities related to:
- exchanges with Member States;
- correspondence, speeches, presentations, reporting and contributions to publications;
- the preparation and follow-up of internal meetings;
implementing Council- and Board-related activities;
providing support for protocol activities and guest operations;
performing ad hoc studies and actions, as requested;

Technical competencies

Knowledge of ESA and its activities, programmes and policies

Knowledge of ESA’s institutional framework and the European and international space sector (institutional, commercial and/or industrial)

Experience in digitalisation processes

Experience in the preparation of multilateral decision-making

Experience in the preparation of briefing notes and summaries of reports and studies

Experience in the drafting of diplomatic/high-level correspondence, speeches, presentations and contributions to publications

Experience in protocol matters

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

Education

A master's degree in a relevant domain is required for this post.

Additional requirements

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.

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. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.

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.

Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality and Languages
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.

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*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented 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.

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.