Vega Programmes Officer **Job Requisition ID**:19409 **Date Posted**:28 February 2025 **Closing Date**:21 March 2025 23:59 CET/CEST **Publication**:Internal & External **Type of Contract**:Permanent **Directorate**:Space Transportation **Workplace**:Frascati, IT **Grade Band**:A2 - A4 **Location**
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy **Description**
Vega Programmes Officer in the Vega Programmes, Flight Programmes, Directorate of Space Transportation.
Under the authority of the Vega Programmes Manager (STS-PV), you play a pivotal role in supporting the Vega Programmes Manager in the programmatic coordination of the various Vega projects ensuring alignment across all relevant activities, facilitating communication, and promoting efficiency and effectiveness in achieving Vega programmes objectives.**Duties**
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
- supporting the planning, organisation, and coordination of Vega-C programme activities;
- drafting and maintenance of key Vega-C programmatic documents;
- organising and supporting workshops and other events related to the Vega-C programme;
- collecting and harmonising the Vega Programmes team inputs for documents to be submitted to the high-level boards (e.g. STS Programme Board, AC/IPC);
- ensuring coherence and synergy among different projects within the Vega programmes by monitoring interdependencies;
- developing and maintaining an implementation schedule for the Vega programmes including all projects;
- collaborating with project teams to address technical challenges and ensure adherence to programme guidelines;
- supporting the development and dissemination of tools, templates and resources to streamline programmatic implementation;
- maintaining accurate, up-to-date records of programme activities, including meeting minutes, reports and correspondence;




- supporting the Vega Programmes Manager in preparing presentations, briefs, and reports for internal and external stakeholders. **Technical competencies**-
Expertise in Cost and Schedule ManagementKnowledge of ESA's development, verification and procurement processesInterdisciplinary Technical KnowledgeFamiliarity with space system lifecycle development processes and relevant standardsEffective writing skills for official documentsProven experience in project coordination or a similar role, preferably in a programme management setting**Behavioural competencies**
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward ThinkingFor more information, please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook**Education**
A master's in a relevant domain is required for this post.**Additional requirements**
- Experience in industrial processes preferably in the aerospace field
- Proven experience in project coordination or a similar role, preferably in a programme management setting
- Direct experience of Vega development is an asset **Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness**Important Information and Disclaimer**-
- Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
- The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. **Nationality and Languages**- The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
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📌 Vega Programmes Officer (Frascati)
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