Space Projects Officer – EU Capability Development

European Defence Agency; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

European Defence Agency (EDA) in Brussels seeks a Project Officer Space on a Seconded National Expert contract to support the CAP Directorate in space, positioning, and earth observation initiatives. The role is under the Head of the Air & Space Domain Unit and focuses on developing priorities and coordinating with EU bodies and Member States.

You will coordinate working groups, liaise with the EC, SATCEN, ESA and NATO, and help manage contracting and collaborative opportunities for Space-Based

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.

Job description

European Defence Agency (EDA) in Brussels seeks a Project Officer Space on a Seconded National Expert contract to support the CAP Directorate in space, positioning, and earth observation initiatives. The role is under the Head of the Air & Space Domain Unit and focuses on developing priorities and coordinating with EU bodies and Member States.

You will coordinate working groups, liaise with the EC, SATCEN, ESA and NATO, and help manage contracting and collaborative opportunities for Space-Based