Policy Officer

Policy Officer Position

Are you passionate about space and policy? Do you want to have an impact? You can join the unique trade association dedicated to promoting and advancing the field of European Earth observation.

EARSC is looking for a Policy Officer to support the work of the Association’s policy team and particularly to maintain the knowledge of, and contribute to, current legislative actions, who will also interact with the Earth observation (EO) industry as well as European and international stakeholders. Based in Brussels, the successful candidate will work on EARSC Secretariat activities and ESA/EC-funded projects.

There are significant possibilities to shape the job to suit the skills of the person recruited.

Under the supervision of the EARSC Policy and Institutional Relations Officer:

·        Follow the various policies and activities of the European institutions which impact the EO services industry.

·        Conduct policy analysis and provide papers which set out the impact on the Earth observation sector and recommend actions to take.

·        Maintain a dialogue with key stakeholders in the EC, EP, Council and the relevant agencies regarding legislative actions.

·        Organise workshops, meetings, and webinars with the objective of informing and gathering views of relevant stakeholders.

·        Support policy dimensions of ESA and EC funded projects. 

·        Represent EARSC at meetings and international events.

Your Profile:

·        At least 1-3 years of experience in policy work, preferably in the space sector.

·        Experience conducting policy research and drafting position papers.

·        Very good knowledge of the European and/or international institutions.

·        Knowledge of the EO sector and the policy context in which it operates

In addition, the following would be an advantage:

·        Knowledge of the use of Excel for analytical purposes.

·        Knowledge of European climate policy,

·        Evidence of creative thinking and innovation; taking initiative.

·        Fluency in other European languages.

What We Offer:

·       A flexible working environment in the heart of Brussels, in a small and young pan-European team.

·       A 12-month employee contract under Belgian law, with the possibility for contract extension following the initial 12-month period.

·       A competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

·       A renumeration package which includes meal vouchers, public transport reimbursement, a teleworking allowance, and mobile phone allowance.

Candidates are invited to submit their CV (max. 2 pages) and a letter of motivation (1 page) in PDF format to EARSC at [email protected] with the subject “Policy Officer Application” as the email subject. As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a brief written exercise.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with an expected start date as soon as possible. This call will remain open until the position is filled.