Job Requisition ID: 19411
Date Posted: 26 February 2025
Closing Date: 19 March 2025 23:59 CET/CEST
Publication: Internal & External
Type of Contract: Permanent
Directorate: Earth Observation Programmes
Workplace:
Frascati, IT
Grade Band: A2 – A4
Location
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy
Description
Reporting to the Head of the Strategy, Programme & Coordination Office of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes, you will be responsible for coordinating Earth Observation outreach and communication activities – including visualisation of Earth Observation data – and for operating the Φ-Experience Visualisation Facility and Visitor’s Centre at ESA’s ESRIN premises in Frascati, Italy. (A virtual tour of the early stages of the development of the Φ-Experience, which is not a public installation, is provided at this hyperlink).
For Earth Observation communication and outreach activities, you will coordinate the development and rollout of targeted communication products which showcase the information value of space-based Earth Observation data. These products will be delivered via a range of methods from print- and web-based materials to small- and large-scale exhibitions, as well as on social media.
You will also ensure that the Φ-Experience and ESRIN Visitors Centre remain the central visualisation facility for ESRIN programmatic activities and Earth sciences, as well as a tool to communicate the Agency’s innovation dimension to a broader public. Additionally, the Φ-Experience should continue to form part of a network of excellence for visualisation techniques and technologies, in cooperation with other players active in this field, in order to serve as a breeding ground for Earth science visualisation techniques and display technologies for exhibitions, events, conferences, symposiums and workshops.
Duties
You will be expected to perform the following:
- lead the annual definition of a strategic plan for Directorate communications and coordinate actions/deliverables related to business-to-business (B2B) outreach activities included in the plan, while helping assess additional ad hoc opportunities as they arise;
- develop and carry out the production of targeted communication products which showcase the information value of space-based Earth Observation data;
- work in close cooperation with the ESA Communication Department and Directorate colleagues involved in communication and outreach activities for specific Earth Observation programmes in order to ensure the overall coherence of outreach efforts;
- support the management of relevant corporate activities, such as events, media relations and corporate exhibitions insofar as they pertain to the Directorate;
- develop a plan for the routine updating of the Φ-Experience content and supervise its implementation;
- ensure that the technical functionality of the Φ-Experience is up to date, making improvements as required;
- manage the teams involved in the operation of the Φ-Experience and ESRIN Visitors Centre and oversee and manage contracts related to the facilities;
- coordinate and manage visits, preparing content according to the visitors’ backgrounds and interests, all in support of the Directorate and the Head of ESRIN;
- strengthen and initiate international collaborations related to external content integration, visualisation support, exchange of data and visuals.
Technical competencies
Knowledge of ESA’s Earth Observation missions and programmes
Understanding of the Agency’s programmatic and institutional framework
Understanding of Member States’ and relevant stakeholders’ communication networks
Communication and/or visualisation of complex data sets, such as from Earth Observation satellites
Experience with communication strategy and planning or execution of communication campaigns
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
A master’s degree in natural or Earth sciences is required for this post.
Other master’s degrees may be considered in cases of significant experience in data visualisation, exhibition development and/or related communication activities
Additional requirements
You should be able to demonstrate examples of relevant previous work in communications, exhibitions and/or data visualisation.
Knowledge of scientific disciplines for which Earth Observation is relevant would be an asset.
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 contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Important Information and Disclaimer
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
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 are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.
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 internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
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.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
