Secretary General of Eurisy, seconded from the European Space Agency

Job Posting Organization:
Eurisy is a Paris-based non-profit association that was established to foster collaboration and dialogue among various stakeholders involved in space-related activities across Europe. The organization includes space agencies, international organizations, research institutions, and private businesses. Eurisy aims to build strong relationships with communities new to space, promote innovative uses of satellite applications to address contemporary challenges, and facilitate the sharing of experiences among professionals from diverse backgrounds. The organization operates primarily within Europe, engaging with a wide range of partners to enhance the impact of space technologies and applications.

Job Overview:
The Secretary General (SG) of Eurisy plays a pivotal role in the governance and administration of the association. This position is crucial for maintaining the association's membership and ensuring that members are actively engaged in its activities. The SG is responsible for managing the association's statutes and rules, overseeing the organization of meetings, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Additionally, the SG will handle the day-to-day financial and contractual management of the association, prepare budgets, and manage resources effectively. The role also involves developing a long-term vision for Eurisy in collaboration with the President, implementing development plans, and representing the association at various international events. The SG must be prepared for substantial travel within Europe and must work closely with the President to ensure the association's objectives are met efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Secretary General has several key responsibilities, including:

• Membership and Governance: Maintaining an up-to-date list of members, ensuring timely communication and engagement, managing membership applications, and organizing meetings of the Bureau, Council, and General Assembly.
• General Administration: Overseeing financial management, preparing budgets, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety, human resources, and data protection legislation.
• Development and Representation: Collaborating with the President to develop a long-term vision, implementing development plans, and representing Eurisy at workshops, conferences, and high-level meetings. The SG must also seek guidance from the President on governance matters while managing the association's administration and resources effectively.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a master's degree and ideally have a postgraduate specialization or experience in geopolitical or space policy. Additional qualifications that would be advantageous include a relevant international network, experience in media relations, and proven leadership skills. The ability to provide strategic direction, drive performance, and foster cooperation within teams is essential. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary for representing the organization effectively. Candidates should also demonstrate excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to resolve complex issues and make timely decisions with integrity.

Educational Background:
A master's degree is required for this position. Candidates with a postgraduate specialization in geopolitical or space policy will have a distinct advantage. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of space-related governance and policy-making.

Experience:
Candidates should have significant professional experience, ideally in an international environment and with multi-stakeholder organizations. Experience in managing teams and leading projects is crucial, as is familiarity with conducting analyses and policy-oriented reporting. Proven experience in acquiring third-party funding and organizing international events is also highly desirable.

Languages:
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these languages is mandatory, while knowledge of another Member State language would be considered an asset. This linguistic proficiency is important for effective communication within the organization and with external stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is a four-year appointment, extendable to indefinite, with an initial secondment from the European Space Agency for three years, which can be extended twice by three years each. The recruitment process may involve selection tests, and successful candidates will undergo basic screening before appointment. The Agency is committed to diversity and inclusiveness, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics. The recruitment will prioritize candidates from under-represented Member States, and the position may be filled at a lower grade if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant experience.