Policy Officer

EARSC is looking for a Policy Officer to support the work of the Association and particularly to maintain the knowledge of, and contribute to, current legislative actions. The person will interact with the Earth Observation (EO) services industry as well as numerous stakeholders throughout Europe and worldwide, including the European Commission, the European Parliament, and other institutions. Based in Brussels, the person will work on EARSC Secretariat activities and ESA/EC-funded projects. The position requires flexibility and involves working in a small team.

● Policy Monitoring: Responsible for monitoring various policies and activities of the European institutions which impact on the EO services industry, i.e., through standing working groups on different topics.
● Policy Analysis: Responsible for analysing policies and providing position papers and statements which set out the impact on the European Earth Observation downstream industry and recommended actions to take.
● Project Work: Manage policy aspects of EC and ESA-funded projects, coordinating surveys, providing policy analysis and reports in relevant sectors, and engagement activities.
● Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain dialogue with key stakeholders in the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council, and relevant agencies regarding legislative actions. In addition, the successful candidate will be actively involved in representing the Association at meetings and international events.
● Event Organisation: Support the organisation of conferences and seminars (hybrid) and other stakeholder meetings.
● Reports: Conduct space-related analyses, including on industry developments (EARSC Industry Survey).

● Around 5 years of work experience in policy, preferably in the space sector.
● Experience in writing policy analysis documents, position papers, and reports.
● Strong knowledge and understanding of European institutions.
● Knowledge of the EO sector and the policy context in which it operates.
● Excellent written and spoken English (C2 level);
● Ability to adapt between leading tasks autonomously and collaborating effectively within international, hybrid team environments;
● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
● Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate actions and support teammates.

● Employment Type: Short term (12 months) employee contract under Belgian law with the possibility of renewal.
● Location: Brussels, Belgium.
● Salary: based on experience (€2,200 - 2,500 net monthly)
● A benefits package is also provided to employees, including a remote work allowance and meal vouchers.

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.