Project Officer

Project Officer Position

If you’re passionate about Earth Observation or cutting-edge digital and technology solutions, join us in supporting Europe’s only trade association dedicated to advancing Earth Observation for the benefit of people and the planet. 

Why You Should Apply:

• Take your career to new heights by working in the space and Earth Observation sector.

• Engage with EU-funded research projects in an international environment.

• Liaise with diverse stakeholders in Belgium and across Europe.

• Benefit from a flexible working environment in the heart of Europe with a small, young, and pan-European team that values your ideas and respects your work-life balance.
  
  

  ABOUT THE ROLE:

  EARSC is seeking a Project Officer to support its mission of promoting the European Earth Observation Services Industry across multiple market sectors. Based in Brussels, the Project Officer will work closely with the Secretary General and other team members on EARSC Secretariat activities and ESA/EU-funded projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project implementation: Design and implement actions to deliver EU-funded projects across the whole project lifecycle. Most projects focus on using Earth Observation solutions for environmental monitoring and compliance.

• User engagement: Engage with user communities and stakeholders to support user uptake and capacity-building activities.

• Market Development: Collaborate with the Market Development Officer to strengthen links with organisations representing market sectors relevant to EARSC members (e.g., agriculture, energy, marine, etc.).

• Event Organisation: Support the organisation of conferences and seminars (hybrid) and other stakeholder meetings.

• Support to Communication: Collaborate with the Communications Officer to enhance EARSC’s outreach and dissemination activities.

• Representation: Represent EARSC at industry fora and events organised by stakeholders.

PROFILE:

Essential:

• 3-5 years of experience in Research and Innovation projects or User Uptake of EO data or services;

• Experience in exploitation and market adoption of innovative (EO-based or other digital) solutions/services;

• Demonstrated project implementation experience (especially linked to Horizon Europe or other EU-funded projects);

• A background in economics or business is highly desirable; 

• Excellent written and spoken English (C2 level);

• Ability to adapt between leading tasks autonomously and collaborating effectively within international, hybrid team environments;

• Experience in organising conferences and seminars (hybrid and in-person).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;

• Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate actions and support teammates;

• Knowledge of at least one user community (e.g., agriculture, environmental monitoring, security, etc.)

Desirable:

• Experience in outreach and community engagement, particularly related to agriculture, carbon, coastal, ecosystem, forest, soil, waste dumping, and environmental monitoring-related topics.

• Creative thinking skills.

• Knowledge of additional languages.

• Experience within the EU institutions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Employment Type: Consultancy contract or employee contract under Belgian law.

• Location: Brussels, Belgium.

• Salary: based on the experience and contract type

• A benefits package is also provided to employees, including a remote work allowance and meal vouchers.

ABOUT EARSC:

The European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to advancing space-based solutions in various markets, representing over 130 European companies from 24 countries. The EARSC Secretariat, based in Brussels, is a team of 9 professionals dedicated to supporting the growth of the Earth Observation sector in Europe.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit your CV (2 pages max.) and a letter of motivation (1 page) to EARSC at [email protected], using “PROJECT OFFICER APPLICATION” as the subject and NAME_LASTNAME_CV/ML.pdf as the document format.

• Online interview with one project officer

• Online interview with the Secretary General

Deadline: July 5, 2026. The position will be filled on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.