112g - Project Officer Space

DUTIESUnder the supervision of the Head of Air & Space Domain Unit, the Project Officer Space will be responsible for the following activities: define, develop, implement and review the relevant Capability Development Priorities, objectives, and timelines, in close cooperation with operational directorates and under the supervision of the Head of Unit;update when required, in conjunction with Member States’ representatives, the Priority Implementation Roadmaps;undertake relevant activities as outlined in the Priority Implementation Roadmaps, implementing the EU Capability Development priorities by identifying, collecting, analysing and harmonising capability requirements, promoting and proposing collaborative projects within the jobholder’s area of responsibility;provide input into relevant strategies and policies that may emanate from within the Agency, or addressed to the Agency, and provide views and analysis at a strategic level of documents when requested, in relation to the jobholder’s area of responsibility;coordinate activities related to the Agency’s Three-Year Planning Framework within the jobholder’s area of responsibility;provide support to top management and contribute to the preparation and conduct of meetings with Member States’ representatives and other institutions;coordinate and/or chair relevant working groups of Member States’ experts and of national and international organisations, collect requirements, analyse and develop project proposals in relevant fields;liaise and maintain appropriate links with stakeholders regarding space activities including with the European Commission, the EU Satellite Centre (SATCEN), the European Space Agency (ESA) and, where appropriate, other relevant institutions and bodies such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO);participate in conferences, seminars, and other similar activities within the jobholder’s subject matter area. In the area of Space-Based Earth Observation: develop the future orientation of Space-Based Earth Observation activities from a capability development prospect, operating with a cross-unit and cross-directorate approach and providing regular reporting as required to inform the Agency’s management;liaise, and contribute where relevant, with stakeholders regarding Space-Based Earth Observation activities including with the European Commission, the European Space Agency and, where appropriate, other relevant institutions and bodies;gain/maintain a technical, legal and operational knowledge of the military and civilian Space-Based Earth Observation matters;support and, where appropriate, chair the relevant working groups on, Space-Based Earth Observation, ensuring effective coordination with participating Member States and relevant stakeholders;manage contracting processes for outsourced activities related to Space-Based Earth Observation;develop, manage and animate collaborative opportunities on Space-Based Earth Observation and their implementation;maintain a high-level of operational knowledge of the evolution of the EU activities related to Space-Based Earth Observation for Defence applications (EU Space Programme, European Defence Fund, PESCO projects, etc.).In the area of Positioning, Navigation & Timing:develop the future orientation of Positioning, Navigation & Timing activities from a capability development perspective, working across-units and directorates and providing regular reporting as required to inform the Agency’s management;support and, where appropriate, chair the relevant working groups on Positioning, Navigation & Timing, ensuring effective coordination with participating Member States and relevant stakeholders;manage contracting processes for outsourced activities related to Positioning, Navigation & Timing;develop, manage and animate collaborative opportunities on Positioning, Navigation & Timing;maintain a high-level of operational knowledge of the evolution of the EU activities related to Positioning, Navigation & Timing for Defence applications (EU Space Programme, European Defence Fund, PESCO projects, etc.);maintain appropriate links with participating Member States, relevant EU Council bodies, EU Commission and other stakeholders relevant to Positioning, Navigation & Timing activities.The Project Officer Space may be required to support activities in other areas related to the space domain.Duties may evolve according to the development of the EDA’s structure and activities, and the decisions of EDA management. SELECTION CRITERIAIMPORTANT: Confirmation of sponsorship is required at the latest by the deadline for applications and in any case before a decision on a candidate selected for secondment is taken by EDA.A. EssentialOnly applications meeting all essential selection criteria will be assessed.(1) ProfessionalCandidates will be required to demonstrate the following qualifications:at least 8 years of experience in the management of space-related projects and/or programmes in a national or international context (e.g. ESA, OCCAR or comparable organisations);experience in capability development, armaments acquisition and/or international armaments cooperation;knowledge of the space domain and experience in space activities for security and defence;good knowledge of, and familiarity with, current and emerging EU space and space programmes, policies and initiatives relevant to security and defence activities in space, including the EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence, the White Paper for European Defence readiness 2030 and the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030;excellent knowledge of Space-based Earth Observation capabilities, and in particular space-based Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR);excellent knowledge of Positioning, Navigation and Timing capabilities;good knowledge of the EU defence environment, in particular the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and the European institutions and a good understanding of EDA’s main tasks, and functions;very good command of written and oral English.(2) PersonalAll staff must be able to fit into the Agency's way of working (see para. 2). Other attributes important for this post include: ability to work in a team and independently in his/her area of responsibility;ability to work effectively in a multinational environment;reliability and capacity to work under pressure and with limited supervision;good communication and organisational skills;strong analytical and problem-solving skills;excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills;results-orientation and strong motivation;flexibility and innovativeness;genuine commitment to the Agency's objectives.B. DesirableThe following will be considered an advantage:a university degree (or equivalent academic degree) in a field relevant to the post;hold a (recognised) project management qualification;experience of supporting organisational and process change;experience of working in an international environment.