Head of the External Relations Department
Il y a 2 mois
Location
ESA Headquarters, Paris, France
Under the direct authority of the Director of Strategy, Legal and External Matters, the Head of the External Relations Department is responsible for proposing, coordinating and supporting ESA's policy vis-à-vis non-Member States, their institutions and international organisations, in accordance with the overall corporate strategy of the Agency. They are also in charge of supervising the action plan to be followed in this regard. The Head of the External Relations Department is also ESA's Diplomatic Advisor and, in this capacity, has direct access to the Director General.
DutiesThe Head of External Relations Department is responsible for:
- formulating the Agency's strategy vis-à-vis non-Member States, their institutions and international organisations.
- monitoring the evolution of the activities of the Agency's international partners and providing the Agency with appropriate information and reports.
- assuming overall responsibility for cooperation with non-Member States and international organisations, and establishing, with the support of the Legal Services Department, the appropriate frameworks to that end.
- preparing and coordinating meetings with international partners.
- representing the Agency towards non-Member States, their institutions and international organisations.
- devising, in accordance with the overall Agency corporate strategy and in coordination with all directorates, an international relations strategy.
- monitoring the implementation of the activities approved and reporting on this implementation to the IRC and Council.
- serving as the IRC secretariat and ensuring the implementation of the Committee's recommendations and decisions.
The External Relations Department is composed of a team located at ESA Headquarters and at the ESA Washington Office.
You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility.
Substantial management experience in space activities and international relationsDemonstrated capabilities of high-level international negotiationsDemonstrated diplomatic skillsBehavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
You should have a master's degree, preferably in social science, international relations or law.
Additional requirements- Proven experience of leading, motivating and developing a team.
- The ability to provide strategic direction to the individuals and teams within the Department 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 Agency's 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 to support others (team members, upper management, 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.
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
Important Information and Disclaimer
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.
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 is an important asset.
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