EU Liaison Policy Officer

Position description

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

Application instructions

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