Head of the Corporate and Institutional Communication Office
European Space Agency
Location
ESA Headquarters, Paris, FranceDescriptionHead of the Corporate and Institutional Communication Office, Communication Department, Director General’s Services.Under the direct authority of the Head of the Communication Department, you will be responsible for managing a team to ensure the coordination, harmonisation, development and implementation of corporate and leadership content and messaging flow.
As such, you will ensure that proper coordination and information workflow is set up between the Corporate and Institutional Communication Office, the Outreach Division and the Products and Channels Division.In addition, you will support the Head of the Communication Department with the definition of the ESA Communication Strategy and the devising of the Annual Communication Plan by synthesising the Agency’s strategy and storylines into communication activities and campaigns, while ensuring the necessary level of consistency in the corporate messaging.DutiesYour tasks and responsibilities will include:
Technical competenciesUnderstanding of the Member States and the relevant stakeholders’ communication networksGood understanding of the European context, other organisations and the key challenges facedExcellent communication skillsExperience of corporate and institutional communication is requiredUnderstanding of the Agency’s core business and structures and its relationship with other space agenciesBehavioural competenciesResult Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward ThinkingFor more information, please refer toEducationA master’s degree in a relevant domain is required for this post.Additional requirementsThe capacity to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines with the flexibility to adapt to new and unforeseen demands.
The ability to manage challenging situations proactively and to be customer focused, plus the availability to work on standby in specific emergencies.
Strong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challenges, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills, as well as strong result orientation.
Knowledge of the ESA Communication Department’s mandate and workflow would be considered 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 can only be 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.According to the , 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 *.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.
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Sat, 26 Oct 2024 06:56:46 GMT
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