Programme Coordinator

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Vacancy in the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications.

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.

This is a non-renewable post for a limited duration of Four years and is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.

Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

The Programme Planning, Strategy and Management Coordination Office is a cross-cutting office supporting the CSC Director, as well as the Directorate’s departments and offices. The D/CSC portfolio of activities is growing and includes the ARTES 4.0 Programme, the ESA Programme related to EU Secure Connectivity, the Moonlight Programme and the Civil Security from Space Programme, as well as part of a national PRR project. One of the main objectives of these programmes is to support innovation to boost the competitiveness of European industry in the global space market. We are seeking a qualified and highly motivated Programme Coordinator with expertise in satellite communications to join our dynamic team. You will play a critical role in the planning and coordination of the Directorate’s activities.

Duties

Providing cross-cutting services to the entire Directorate, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• drafting comprehensive documents and presentations relating to the planning and execution of CSC programmes, encompassing programme proposals and implementation plans; • coordinating and providing support for reflection exercises aimed at evolving programmes effectively; • coordinating ARTES 4.0 advisory committees, focusing on addressing Strategic Programme Lines; • taking charge of preparing and enhancing strategic management processes within the Directorate; • effectively supporting the stakeholder management process, particularly with ESA Member States, contributing to the successful preparation of CM25; • organising and preparing bilateral meetings at director level and facilitating ESA management's participation in various meetings as required; • coordinating CSC contributions to the Agency's cross-cutting activities, including participation in inter-directorate working groups; • cultivating and sustaining strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; • resolving conflicts and challenges in a constructive and diplomatic manner.

While you will not be directly responsible for contract implementation in the programmes, you will engage in continuous interaction, fostering non-hierarchical collaboration with staff across all CSC departments and offices, other ESA directorates and the broader CSC community.

Technical competencies

Good knowledge of satellite communication systems and technologies

Good knowledge of industry developments and emerging trends in satellite communication

Stakeholder management and specific knowledge of CSC interfaces

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Good knowledge of and an interest in digital management tools

Behavioural competencies

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

Education

A master’s degree in engineering is required for this post.

Additional requirements

You should also have the ability to: • serve as a reliable and recognised point of reference in a non-hierarchical relationship environment; • work autonomously and take initiative; • deliver on time; • network in various environments, for example with ESA staff, delegations and industry.

Other information

For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.

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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.

The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.

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 at [email protected].

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Please note that applications are only 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*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.

In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.

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.

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States. ​