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Director of the European Space Policy Institute ESPI
2016-01-25 20:06:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Director Generals Services The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Director of the European Space Policy Institute ESPI. This position is for a limited duration of three years, with the possibility of an extension for a further three years, and is classified A6 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESPI Headquarters, Austria Vienna. DUTIES Seconded from the European Space Agency ESA, the Director of the European Space Policy Institute ESPI is the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute and its legal representative, according to the ESPI Statutes. ESPI is a think tank that was established by decision of the European Space Agency Council in 2002. It is located in Vienna, Austria. The European Space Policy Institute ESPI provides decisionmakers with an informed view on mid to longterm issues relevant to Europes space activities. In this context, ESPI acts as an independent platform for developing positions and strategies. In accordance with the ESPI Statutes, the Director, together with the Treasurer, takes all necessary measures for the management of the association, the execution of its activities, the implementation of its policy and the fulfilment of its purpose, in accordance with the directives issued by the ESPI General Assembly and the advice provided by the ESPI Advisory Council. The main responsibilities include the promotion of European space policy in the world by setting up an active focal point for the analysis and discussion of European needs, capabilities and longterm prospects in space activities, as well as facilitating European space policy research, academic interaction and the definition of longterm European space orientation. In the execution of these functions, the Director of ESPI is assisted by the Institutes own staff, as well as staff seconded from member organisations. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in any scientifictechnical or social science discipline with relevance to space a postgraduate specialisation andor experience in geopolitical or space policy are a distinct advantage an inspirational and visionary leadership style in line with the ESA Leadership Competency Framework proven management and organisational skills with a high degree of entrepreneurship in order to manage a relatively small but selfstanding organisational entity professional experience in an international environment and with multistakeholder organisations proven familiarity with cuttingedge policy debates on space and spacerelated issues in the European context professional experience in the acquisition of third party funding proven communication skills to promote targeted policyoriented outreach and foster impact experience in organising international events and publication activities. The following qualifications will be considered an asset Experience in academia and a track record with refereed publications Availability of a relevant international network Professional experience in working with different kinds of media. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff, 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 together with a working knowledge of the other, it being noted that a very good command of written English is imperative. Knowledge of German would be an asset CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 23 February 2016. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to Human Resources, ESA, 810 rue MarioNikis, 75738 Paris, Cedex 15 France. Please note that applicants may be required to undergo aptitude testing, including recognised psychometric testing as well as problemsolving and decisionmaking exercises. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. 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.
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European organic and biotech industries clash over plant breeding techniques
2016-01-25 18:53:21| Biotech - Topix.net
"To me IFOAM's reaction is a bit of a Pavlov's dog reflex. If you dig a bit deeper you see that people look at these techniques in a differentiated way," said Garlich Von Essen of the European Seed Association.
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Expansion in European Operations
2016-01-25 11:31:07| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Traverse City, MI Cone Drive Operations, world leader in motion control technology, is proud to be expanding its operations in Europe with the appointment of a Director of European Sales. Appointed to this role is Mike Page, who has 25-years experience in the Industrial Mechanical Power Transmission industry. Mr...
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European markets stabilise after falls
2016-01-21 09:24:18| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
European markets open slightly higher, a day after global turmoil saw billions wiped off the value of shares.
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Poor Outlook for European Feed Industry in 2016
2016-01-21 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
EUROPEAN UNION - Compound feed production in the EU-28 in 2015 grew very slightly by 0.2 per cent compared with 2014, but a downward trend is expected in 2016 in a depressed EU livestock market, according to the European feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC).
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