EU Liaison Policy Officer

Job Requisition ID: 18895

Date Posted: 16 September 2024

Application Deadline: 7 October 2024 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication: Internal & External

Type of Contract: Permanent

Directorate: Director General's Services

Workplace: Bruxelles, BE

Grade Band: A2 - A4

Location
ESA Headquarters, Paris, France with a resident assignment at ESA’s Brussels Office, Brussels, Belgium.

Description
EU Liaison Policy Officer at the ESA's Brussels Office, Director General’s Cabinet, Director General’s Services.

Under the authority of the Head of the ESA's Brussels office, your main responsibilities will include liaising with EU institutions and promoting the role of the Agency in support of EU policies and programmes.

Duties
In particular, your duties will include the following:

• Maintaining relations with EU institutions
  • Maintain relations with EU institutions, notably the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, as well as Member State Representations and EU Agencies;
  • Develop and maintain contacts with the European External Action Service
  • Expand and maintain relations with non-space EU bodies of interest for the Agency’s activities
• Promoting the Agency’s role
  • Actively promote the Agency’s policies and programmes and foster coherence between the objectives of EU policies and ESA programmes;
  • Organise events, seminars and meetings
• Analysing EU policies
  • Monitor EU policies, notably those relevant to space
  • Provide internal reports and analyses on a regular basis
  • Analytically assess and summarise background and contextual information from a wide variety of formal and informal sources
  • Contribute to briefings, speeches, presentations and newsletters
• Providing management support
  • Contribute to the preparation of action plans
  • Establish action plans and monitor implementation
  • Internal reporting

Other ad hoc tasks may be required in response to emerging needs.
While intended to be longer term, assignments may need to be revised as needs arise.

Technical competencies
Broad knowledge of ESA programmes and processes

Experience of working with EU institutions and good knowledge of their functioning and of EU policies

Proven diplomatic experience, discretion and ability to handle sensitive matters

Analytical and synthetic skills

Ability to work in a self-directed manner while maintaining good internal coordination

Experience in writing concise briefings for senior management

Proficiency in giving impactful presentations to senior external stakeholders

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

Education
A master's degree in a relevant domain, such as international relations, political science, EU affairs or European law, is required for this post.

Additional requirements
Experience in a Member State administration, possibly in space, would be an asset
Experience with analytically assessing and summarising background and contextual information in a concise manner
Strong writing skills
Ability to work in a self-directed manner while maintaining good internal coordination and a positive team spirit
Experience with public speaking and excellent presentation skills 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. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at [email protected].

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 can only be 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*.

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.

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