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Head of Engineering Department

We are looking for a Head of the Engineering Department who will be a member of the Executive team and ensures the managerial and technical leadership on all matters related to engineering for the benefit of all activities of EUSPA. 

Details

Status
Open
Opening date
Deadline
Agency
  • EUSPA - European Union Agency for the Space Programme
Vacancy Type
  • Public and Inter-Agency
Type of Contract
  • Temporary Staff
Grade
  • AD11
Location(s)
  • Prague, Czech Republic

Target audience

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application:

  1. Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more
    OR
    A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and at least one year of appropriate professional experience when the normal period of university education is three years
  2. In addition to the above, appropriate professional experience of at least fifteen years after obtaining the required diploma
  3. Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland or Norway
  4. Be entitled to their full rights as a citizen
  5. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service
  6. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved
  7. Have a thorough knowledge (minimum C1 level) of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge (minimum B2 level) of another language of the European Union
  8. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

SELECTION CRITERIA

Professional experience and expertise

  1. Proven experience in building, mentoring and managing multidisciplinary technical teams;
  2. Experience in technical project management with a result-oriented approach;
  3. Experience in the development, deployment and operations of complex large-scale systems;
  4. Experience in financial, procurement and contract management;
  5. Knowledge of the institutional framework and functioning of the European Union;
  6. Excellent command of both written and spoken English;

Required competencies

  1. Motivation for the post;
  2. Effective communication;
  3. Ability to negotiate;
  4. Collaborative leadership and ability to empower others;
  5. Strategic thinking and planning, including ability to handle pressure in demanding situations.