Project Officer

EARSC - European Association of Remote Sensing Companies

Brussels, Belgium

ABOUT THE ROLE:

EARSC is seeking a Project Officer to support its mission of promoting the European Earth Observation Services Industry across multiple market sectors. Based in Brussels, the Project Officer will work closely with the Secretary-General and other team members on EARSC Secretariat activities and ESA/EC-funded projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project implementation: Design and implement actions to deliver EC-funded projects (project writing and reporting);
Liaison and Policy Recommendations: Engage with user communities and stakeholders to support policy recommendations, user uptake, and capacity-building activities;
Environmental Monitoring Projects: Work on projects focused on environmental monitoring and compliance. Promote Earth Observation and similar solutions to deliver environmental compliance analysis;
Market Development: Develop links with organisations representing market sectors relevant to EARSC members (e.g., agriculture, energy, marine, etc.);
Event Organisation: Support the organisation of conferences and seminars (hybrid) and other stakeholder meetings;
Communication: Collaborate closely with the Communication Officer to enhance EARSC’s outreach and dissemination activities;
Representation: Represent EARSC at industry fora and establish connections with policy decision-makers and stakeholders in Brussels.

PROFILE:

Essential:

Work permit in EU;
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Research and Innovation projects or sales and marketing of EO data or services;
Demonstrated project implementation, experience in project submission, monitoring and/or reporting is a plus;
Experience in organising conferences and seminars (hybrid and in-person);
Excellent written and spoken English (C2 level);
Strong skills in planning, organisation, and multitasking;
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate actions;
Ability to work well both independently and within international teams.

Desirable:

Experience in outreach and policy support, particularly related to environmental monitoring or compliance;
Knowledge of user communities (e.g., agriculture, environmental monitoring, security, etc.);
Experience within the EU institutions;
Creative thinking skills;
Knowledge of additional languages;
Experience in Earth Observation.

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