Junior Professional in 3rd Party Mission Data Management & Integration for EO ESA and EU Programmes
Frascati
- Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
- Location: Frascati
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Statistics
- Outer space and satellite technology
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Public Policy and Administration
- Scientist and Researcher
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Vacancy in the Directorate of Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we 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 part of ESA’s Junior Professional Programme. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with a Master's degree and 2-3 years’ experience to join ESA for an initial three-year period. During this time, you will actively work and learn on the job and will benefit from interesting development opportunities in order to prepare for a permanent position at ESA at the end of your Junior Professional assignment.
The selection process for the first cohort of Junior Professionals will take place during Spring 2022, successful candidates are expected to start work during the period June-October 2022.
This post is for an initial limited duration of three years and is classified A1 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.
Location
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy or other site, as required.
You may be required to relocate temporarily to other ESA establishments or another location for development assignments.
Description
In the context of several new EU and ESA programmes (Copernicus, Destination Earth, Digital Twin Earth & Universe), you will be responsible for innovation and supporting definition and implementation with a view to ensuring the seamless integration and management of Third Party Mission data, mostly from commercial providers, into the rapidly developing EO data service eco-systems related to Very High Resolution (VHR) EO data.
Duties
Under the supervision of the ESA EO Third Party Missions Manager, your work will encompass several coordination tasks related to the required innovation, definition and implementation activities, all of which are intended to provide users of Copernicus, Destination Earth (DestinE) and Digital Twin Earth & Universe (DTE&U) programmes with EO commercial data, mainly VHR data and, in particular, data from “NewSpace” companies.
During the first year (2022), you will initially focus on the required evolution of an appropriate Copernicus Contributing Missions data management system (for implementation during 2023) in order to pave the way for the large-scale integration of VHR data into the Copernicus domain but also into the DestinE and DTE&U domains. You will therefore need a good understanding of ESA’s role in the management and integration of VHR/commercial data in the future. This may include the option of ESA acting as a potential anchor customer for current and future commercial EO data providers. You will also need sound knowledge of user data needs within the Copernicus, DestinE and DTE&U programmes.
The objective of these activities is to demonstrate that VHR/commercial data is being efficiently and effectively integrated into Copernicus, DestinE, and DTE&U services for the benefit of the corresponding service users as well as commercial data providers (in particular NewSpace companies).
Copernicus programme: https://www.copernicus.eu
Copernicus Contributing Missions: https://spacedata.copernicus.eu
Destination Earth programme: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/destination-earth
Development programme
In addition to your daily work, you will take part in an extensive learning and development programme. From day one, you will learn on the job and benefit from tailored development opportunities, including exposure to different ESA business areas and participation in technical and key skills training courses.
On top of this, you will have additional training to build up specific skills and knowledge as well as all the support you need to pursue a career in ESA.
As part of the development programme, the intention is that you will benefit from a placement (minimum duration of 1 month) at one or more of the European institutions operating a Copernicus service (e.g. European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC), EMSA, SatCen, Frontex, EEA).
Copernicus services: https://www.copernicus.eu/en/copernicus-services
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
A Master's-level degree in a relevant discipline is required for this post.
Additional requirements
You should have between two and three years of professional experience, preferably in a relevant technical domain, after completion of your Master's degree.
Participation in one of ESA's entry-level programmes, i.e. Young Graduate Trainee, National Trainee, or Research Fellow Programmes, will be recognised as eligible experience.
Specificities
The ESA Junior Professional Programme has a forward-looking perspective. Subject to confirmed good performance, both technically and behaviourally, it is the intention to offer you a permanent contract at the end of the three years. As such, this initiative represents a significant investment by ESA in your personal and professional development. The programme is designed to provide you with the required knowledge and skills in order to ensure an optimal match, and to allow you to fulfil your role as effectively as possible. You can expect to be given many opportunities to develop your professional experience and competencies, to learn from ESA experts and to contribute to ESA activities.
Recruitment will take place at the A1 grade. You can expect to be upgraded to A2 at the end of the fourth year, if you are offered a permanent position at the end of your Junior Professional assignment.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
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 within 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 email contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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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 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 external candidates from under-represented or balanced Member States*. (https://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/careers/NationalityTargets.pdf)
In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
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