Vacancy in the Director General's Services.
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 post is classified A5 on the Coordinated Organisationsโ salary scale.
Location
ESA Headquarters, Paris, France
Description
Strategy Coordinator Manager, Strategy Department, Director Generalโs Services.
Under the direct authority of the Head of the Strategy Department (DG-5), you will be responsible for proposing and developing the strategy of the organisation, ensuring that decisions and strategies support the organisation's mission and objectives.
Duties
Under the direct authority of the Head of the Strategy Department (DG-5), the Strategy Coordinator Manager will liaise with the Agencyโs senior management and be responsible in particular for:
- coordinating strategic analysis and the evolution of ESAยดs framework, programmes and financial planning.
- monitoring the Agencyโs key performance indicators and the implementation of its strategy map evolution.
- preparing the space-related background and strategic policy papers.
- ensuring the follow-up of Agenda 2025.
- supporting, alongside the Basic Activities Manager, the de๏ฌnition, execution and monitoring of Basic Activities, aiming at the optimal use of the Agency's Basic Activities resources in close coordination with the Basic Activities Leads to support implementation and resilience.
- contributing to the implementation of the recommendations of the Transformation initiative across the Agency (in close coordination with the Chief Digital Officer).
- other duties that might arise from the ESA Transformation initiative.
Technical competencies Knowledge of the ESA institutional framework, structures, programmes and policies, and of the European and international space sectorUnderstanding of the Agency's relationship with other space agencies, European institutions and other key partner organisations and institutionsProven experience of managing project developmentKnowledge of industrial costs and schedulingComplex project risk management processesFamiliarity with procurement
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward ThinkingEducation
A master's degree in a scientific/engineering discipline and/or in political science is required for this post.
Additional requirements
A multidisciplinary background and a wide range of experience are required, including in space programmes and policy development, as well as in working in various cultural settings.
A proven capacity to interact with different stakeholders, senior management and high-level external representatives is essential.You should also have:
- proven experience of leading, motivating and developing a team;
- the ability to provide strategic direction to individuals and teams, and to relate team objectives to the overall, evolving organisational goals and context;
- the ability to drive performance and foster cooperation within and across teams throughout the organisation;
- demonstrated excellent leadership, relationship management and communication skills, both oral and written;
- a proven track record of representing the Agencyโs interests to external interfaces;
- excellent cognitive, analytical, delegation, planning and organisational skills;
- the ability to anticipate problems, solve complex issues and relate situations to their context;
- the ability to reach solution-oriented, pragmatic and timely decisions of a high standard and with integrity, as well as the ability to support others (team members, upper management and other stakeholders) in this process.
People management experience would be an asset, as would international experience, i.e. outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.
Other informationFor behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
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 contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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 Agencyโs 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.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.