Apply for the Vacancy for Business Applications Officer at ESA in the Netherlands. The deadline for the application is 15th September 2020.

Description

Reporting to the Head of the Space Solution Section in the Downstream Business Applications Department, you will support, coordinate and expand – as part of a team – a network of 3rd parties that execute Space Solution activities on behalf of the Agency in support of SMEs and start-ups in the ESA Member States.

Duties

• Managing technology transfer and business application activities according to the Directorate’s best practices and supporting daily management of the assigned Space Solution network partners comprising ESA Business Incubation Centres (ESA BICs), Technology Transfer Brokers and Application Ambassadors;
• Additionally, being responsible for the technical/project management of the assigned contracts with ESA’s Space Solution partners. This will include daily interfacing with local business partners, local authorities and government agencies
• Furthermore, supporting the strengthening of current ESA BIC, broker, and ambassador activities as well as supporting the setting up of new ESA BIC, ambassador and broker initiatives, as needed;
• Supporting the establishment of a strong network of alliance partners that can aid the Space Solution Partners in terms of finance, knowledge, resources, and networking;
• Similarly, representing ESA Space Solutions at various venues, events, and conferences.

Technical competencies

Knowledge of technical domains and related R&D space industry trends

Technical domains and in particular space systems development

Knowledge of innovation-related processes

Qualifications

Education

A master’s degree or equivalent qualification in business administration, with practical experience in technology and innovation Or

A master’s degree in engineering with practical experience in business management.

Additional requirements

You should possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Additionally, you should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse, international team environment and be able to exercise good chairmanship in evaluation boards.

In addition, you should have demonstrated good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies and innovation in general. Furthermore, experience in business-driven innovation programmes such as business incubation centres and technology commercialisation programmes is considered an asset.

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