Climate and Long-Term Action Knowledge Exchange Officer

Vacancy in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.

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.

This post is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale .

Location
ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom  

As Climate and Long-Term Action and Knowledge Exchange Officer, you will maximise the contribution of European Earth Observation infrastructure and science with an emphasis on ESA’s research and development programmes led by the Climate and Long-Term Action Division.

You will provide support and advice on knowledge exchange while developing and delivering a communication strategy to encourage the use of ESA climate data products and knowledge as a contribution to ESA’s Earth Observation Programme. The target audiences for communication and knowledge exchange include the climate science and modelling communities, climate policy makers, business, civil society, and the general public.

Your will report to the Head of the Climate and Long-term Action Division.

Your tasks will include:

• contributing to ESA's knowledge exchange and public communication on Earth Observation through regular liaison, coordination and collaboration with the ESA corporate communication and media relations teams to facilitate the exploitation of climate-relevant science and information;
• developing a knowledge exchange and communication strategy and annual activity plans, taking into account user requirements, while learning from previous knowledge exchange procurements and addressing the priorities of the Climate and Long-term Action Division,
• organising events, workshops and conferences to provide high-quality communication and networking opportunities, in line with the goal of expanding the awareness, utilisation and scientific impact of EO data for climate research and applications;
• identifying and developing collaborative partnerships to raise awareness of the role of satellite data in addressing climate change within both technical and public audiences; 
• as part of the above, maintaining links with ESA Member States and international partner organisations, and coordinating with them on relevant activities;
• establishing a dialogue with specialised user communities from the scientific, public, policy and educational sectors, analysing their needs for satellite-based observations of the climate system, and assessing their feedback;
• in particular, ensuring that ESA maintains a visible profile in the UK through active collaboration with UK EO/climate research/education organisations such as Space4Climate, NCEO, UKSTEM; exhibiting and speaking at national conferences; and contributing to ECSAT/Harwell campus communication activities;
• communicating on ESA activities that are relevant to climate user communities and policymakers, including:
  • evolving the content provided on the Division’s webpage;
  • producing up-to-date case studies, articles, narratives and visual assets (e.g. infographics, animations and explainer videos);
  • managing, developing and deploying visualisation tools (such as the interactive globe, touch table and web applications) to raise awareness of the value of satellite climate data;
  • producing and maintaining briefings, speaker notes, presentation materials and other publications to ensure the consistent, effective and clear communication of ESA climate data availability results and impact. 
• managing and continuously improving the digital presence of the data sets produced in the Climate and Long-Term Action Division;
• managing the ESA brand to ensure consistency of key messages and style across all materials;
• managing contractor support to deliver and fully achieve the knowledge exchange and communication objectives. 

Knowledge of climate science and modelling as well as remote sensing, particularly with regard to ESA programmes with a focus on climate (e.g. CCI, GDA, etc.)

Knowledge of the international climate network, including UNFCCC, IPCC, EU DGs, GCOS, WCRP, CEOS, CGMS, GEO, etc.

Knowledge of international and national climate policies and programmes

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

A PhD in an Earth Science-related topic is required for this post.

You should have at least five years of experience in working in an international environment focused on climate issues, and have an in-depth background in Earth Observation knowledge exchange and communication.

You should demonstrate strong aptitude and abilities in:

• innovation and creativity
• ambassadorship
• communication

Other information

For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework .

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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 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 email [email protected] .

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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, Slovakia and Slovenia. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates.

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 conducted by an external background screening service. 

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. 

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.