[ES_JOBS_NET] Head of the ESA Climate Office

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EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY

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.
Applications from women are encouraged.

Post
Head of the ESA Climate Office

This post is classified A5 of the Coordinated Organisations' salary scale.

Location
ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom

Description

Head of the ESA Climate Office in the Science, Applications & Climate
Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.

Duties

Under the direct authority of the Head of the Earth Observation Science,
Applications and Climate Department, the Head of the ESA Climate Office is
responsible for running the ESA Climate Office, with the overall goal of
expanding awareness, use and scientific impact of Earth Observation (EO)
data records, principally from ESA missions. The postholder will support and
advise on the detailed scientific goals of the various international
scientific and operational user communities concerned with international
climate research, modelling, adaptation and mitigation activities.

Duties :

.        managing the Climate Office team (staff and contractors);

.        developing a lasting and structured dialogue with climate research
and modelling communities worldwide, analysing their needs for long-term
satellite-based observations of the climate system, as expressed via the
Climate Global Observing System (GCOS), and assessing their feedback on
available EO data records;

.        translating these needs into technical performance specifications
for Fundamental Climate Data Records (FCDRs) and Essential Climate Variables
(ECVs) based on the complete ESA EO mission archives, taking due account of
the nature of different missions;

.        initiating and managing a suite of scientific analyses, data
exploitation and system development activities to enhance ESA's capability
to generate FCDRs and ECVs that respond comprehensively to user needs for
climate re-analysis, modelling, attribution, projection, prediction, trends
assessment and data assimilation, validating these with the corresponding
scientific users;

.        ensuring that the FCDRs and ECVs resulting from the ESA Global
Monitoring of Essential Climate Variables programme (GMECV) are
complementary to, and consistent with, those of international partner
organisations contributing to the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites
(CEOS) response to the GCOS;

.        maintaining the GMECV programme plan and quality management plan,
preparing regular status reports and organising periodic programme-level
reviews, workshops and briefings;

.        ensuring that a long-term strategic view is taken for the ESA
Climate Office including the GMECV Programme Evolution;

.        fostering new initiatives to facilitate cooperation between the
scientific research community associated with ESA EO missions data and the
international climate modelling and research communities;

.        liaising with international climate research communities and
programmes (e.g. CEOS, CGMS, IPCC, GEO, COP) regarding their user needs and
to coordinate with international initiatives on climate observation and
climate services;

.        maintaining links and ensuring coherence with relevant climate
activities of Member States and international partner organisations in
particular regarding UNFCCC action;

.        interacting with operational partners, internal and external to
ESA, to transfer climate modelling and analysis capabilities developed under
a research and demonstration context into an operational framework;

.        communicating on ESA studies results and EO mission achievements
for further outreach on EO science benefits to society;

.        supporting the work of Young Graduate Trainees and Research Fellows
in cooperation with appointed tutors as applicable.

Technical competencies

Knowledge of scientific discipline, including strategic vision of the area
of Earth Observation and climate change

Knowledge and involvement in the international scientific community,
including (CEOS, CGMS, IPCC, GEO, COP)

Experience in the management and monitoring of research and development

ESA Earth Observation policies and programmes

Leadership competencies

Fostering cooperation & effective team-working

Leading change

Strategic vision & business context

Developing & motivating people

Behavioural competencies

Innovation & Creativity

Ambassadorship

Communication

Relationship Management

Education

Applicants should hold a PhD preferably in physics, engineering or a
relevant Earth disciplines linked to climate science.

Additional requirements

Experience and involvement in the international community (CEOS, CGMS, IPCC,
GEO, COP) is an asset.

In addition, candidates should have:

.        proven experience of leading, motivating and developing a team of
experts in a project or R&D environment;

.        the ability to provide strategic direction to the individuals and
teams within the Division and relate team objectives to the overall and
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 high standard and integrity as well as to support others (team
members, upper management, other stakeholders) in this process.

Previous experience of managing managers and multiple teams is an asset.

Other Information

For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please
refer to the
<http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/careers/ESA_Competency_Framework.pdf> 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. 

The closing date for applications is 24 January 2019.

If you require support with your application due to a disability, please
email  <mailto:contact.human.resources at esa.int>
contact.human.resources at 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,  Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada 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
internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from
under-represented Member States.
( <http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/careers/NationalityTargets.pdf>
http://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. 

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