Head of the German ESA Delegation (International Relations)

Quick Facts

• Role: Head of the German ESA Delegation (International Relations Committee)

• Location: Bonn

• Contract: Fixed-term for 2 years; start as soon as possible

• Work model: Part-time or full-time

• Pay: Based on German public service collective agreements (TVöD), up to pay group 15 depending on qualification and responsibilities

Description

You will actively represent German positions in the ESA International Relations Committee (IRC), prepare these positions in close coordination with internal and external partners, and implement the results of committee meetings. You will also support and advise the German delegation in the ESA Administrative and Finance Committee, while observing and analyzing space-relevant developments in other European countries and institutions and shaping structured dialogues with them.

Responsibilities

• Represent German positions in the IRC of the ESA

• Prepare German positions in close coordination with internal and external partners; represent them at ESA and implement meeting outcomes

• Support and advise the German delegation in the ESA Administrative and Finance Committee

• Monitor and analyze space-relevant developments from other European countries and European space institutions; conduct structured dialogues with partners

Requirements

• Master/Diploma or equivalent university degree in natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, or economics

• Solid knowledge of national and European space policy and space program frameworks

• Long-term experience in public administration or the space industry with international context

• Long-term experience in representing interests at the European level

• Advanced knowledge and experience with the working methods and regulations of international organizations, especially ESA and/or the EU

• Fluent English; optionally French or another European language

• Willingness for business travel domestically and internationally

• Confident and polished interaction with internal and external stakeholders; teamwork, communication skills, and strong commitment

• Security screening eligibility under the German Security Screening Act (SÜG) and willingness to undergo the required security review

Benefits

• Flexible working hours with mobility-friendly design

• Comprehensive personnel development program

• Occupational health management

• Family-friendly environment

• Support for independent work and individual development through further training and professional development

• Commitment to diversity, appreciation, and equal opportunities; efforts to increase the share of women in science and leadership positions

• Preference for applications from severely disabled candidates with matching professional qualifications

• Voluntary “du” culture in the context of the German space agency