Strategic Communication and Benefits Analysis Support

We are looking for a Strategic Communication and Benefits Analysis Support professional on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) for their location in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, to join their Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration. This is a dual scope position, covering both Strategic Communication and Strategy/Benefits Analysis Support Tasks and Technical-Economical Assessment of Viability of Space Resources Utilisation tasks. The selected candidate should show integrity and professionalism.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage).

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Strategic Communication and Strategy/Benefits Analysis Support Tasks:
  • Support the implementation of the end-to-end benefit management process of the ESA space exploration programme, including:
    • The development and maintenance of a knowledge repository on ESA space exploration programme benefits;
    • The development of products and support actions aimed at raising awareness on the benefits resulting from institutional investments in space exploration (benefits portal, videos;
    • Support to socio-economic impacts assessments of Terrae Novae missions and activities;
    • Support to the HRE annual benefits review and coordination of the corresponding Annual report on Terrae Novae benefits management.
  • Creation of scripts, storyboards and narratives synthesising Terrae Novae missions and activities, its vision, objectives and goals, strategy, benefits as a basis for producing descriptions, visuals, artwork, video-graphical animations, video’s etc.;
  • Support the translation of specific HRE strategic, programmatic and mission specific information, concepts and content into impactful presentation and outreach products such as presentations, infographics, visuals, narratives etc. as needed for communication and outreach products and for communication with stakeholders, for example but not limited to, programme board and council meetings, bilateral meetings with delegations, industry, scientific community;
  • Produce and maintain reference HRE presentation slide decks, including a standard Terrae Novae presentation slide deck and a collection of videos that can be made available to ESA colleagues for internal and external communication and outreach initiatives;
  • Support internal HRE events/staff meetings in different formats (e.g. town hall meeting with or without live streaming, focused webinars,). This includes designing the format, designing the stage, supporting the speakers in producing the presentation material;
  • Oversee, prepare, and implement approved focused strategic internal and external communication and outreach initiatives addressing professional space and non-space communities that serve as a bridge, connecting the professional audiences with the captivating world of space exploration and nurturing a passion for science and technology.
  • Support the delivery of Innovation Challenges (e.g. the Space Resources Challenge), including following activities:
    • Support the definition of the scope, objectives, requirements, and themes of future innovation challenges and develop detailed project plans outlining timelines, milestones, and deliverables;
    • Define and implement marketing and outreach strategies and develop communication materials (e.g., challenge brochures, promotional content) to engage industry and academia;
    • Development of challenge rule books outlining the rules, eligibility criteria, submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, and any other pertinent information, serving as a detailed framework to guide participating teams in each challenge. Implementation of OSIP (Open Space Innovation Platform) calls for selecting participating teams for each challenge;
    • Establish and maintain clear communication channels with participants, organisers, partners, and other stakeholders throughout the challenge lifecycle, facilitate workshops, webinars, and networking events to support participant collaboration, and coordinate logistics for challenge events, including field tests;
    • Post-challenge support and impact assessment by conducting impact assessments using predefined metrics, preparing reports and case studies showcasing successful innovations, lessons learned, and best practices, and fostering ongoing collaboration among participants, sponsors, and industry stakeholders.
• Technical-Economical Assessment of Viability of Space Resources Utilisation tasks:
  • Develop and maintain user requirements for creating a reference model capable of evaluating the business and financial viability of various space resources ventures;
  • Support the implementation of OSIP calls by overseeing the selection process for business case modelling studies across the space resources value chain, from initial outline to final selection;
  • Coordinating and integrating the development of a comprehensive reference business model, including monitoring and supporting the progress of funded studies focusing on different areas of the space resources value chain to ensure that they achieve expected outcomes;
  • Liaising and collaborating with the Software & AI Team in HRE to identify and develop a suitable SW solution capable of supporting a more extensive business modelling effort;
  • Leveraging the outcome of the Business Modelling Research effort to inform future Space Resources Accelerator calls.

• University education in science or engineering or economy/business administration;
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience;
• Relevant expertise in business development;
• Profound knowledge of ESA human and robotic exploration programmes is a strong asset;
• Ability to interface at appropriate level with relevant actors within and outside of HRE;
• Ability to rapidly understand and adapt to ESA specific context and environment, including ESA corporate IT applications. Past experience with ESA in relevant activities would be very valuable;
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.