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Innovation Officer
2018-08-29 10:28:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Operations. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Innovation Officer This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany Description Innovation Officer in the Strategy and Transformation Office, Directorate of Operations Duties Reporting to the Head of the Strategy and Transformation Office, and in close cooperation with the other areas of the Directorate, the Innovation Officer Develops the Directorates Innovation Strategy Defines and executes the Directorates innovation governance based on innovation best practices Leads the Directoratewide innovation matrix organisation Manages the funding allocated to innovation and reports on KPIs Searches for emerging new innovation opportunities by analysing trends and gaps in technology and business models, and integrates them into the innovation strategy Develops internal and external innovation networks and strategic partnerships Develops skills in innovation methods and tools and in technical areas of relevance Creates a proinnovation culture Represents the Office internally and externally as required. Technical competencies Ability and demonstrated experience in defining and successfully implementing innovation strategies Knowledge and demonstrated implementation experience of bestpractice innovation processes and their management throughout all stages Knowledge of business process improvement and business change management General Management andor Business Administration competencies Behavioural competencies Continuous Learning Innovation Creativity Systems Broader Business Thinking Fostering cooperation effective teamworking Leading change Education University degree Masters or equivalent qualification in a technical discipline relevant to the job andor management, business administration. Additional requirements Proven track record in the successful development and implementation of innovation, including the associated governance, in a medium to largescale context is essential. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. 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. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 24 September 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only 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, Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When shortlisting for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. see Nationality Targets In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the selected candidate has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level. Apply HERE
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