Head of SES/SESAR Unit

We welcome applications from candidates that meet the following selection criteria:

A. Essential

Only applications meeting all essential selection criteria will be assessed.

(1) Professional

Candidates will be required to demonstrate the following qualifications:

• relevant professional experience involving a thorough understanding of the challenges related to SES and SESAR (R&T and Deployment) and their implications for defence;
• familiarity with the defence international environment (especially with CSDP);
• experience of collaborating within the EU institutional framework;
• a thorough understanding of EDA’s main tasks and functions and of relevant bodies in the EU military domain (EEAS, EUMC, EUMS);
• a track record of delivering successful business outcomes;
• a sound practical management experience;
• a very good command of written and spoken English.

(2) Personal

All staff must be able to fit into the Agency's way of working. Other attributes important for this post include:

• a strong sense of duty and responsibility;
• leadership and management skills;
• ability to work in a multicultural team;
• ability to prioritise and organise tasks and resources;
• results-orientation and strong motivation;
• flexibility and innovativeness;
• genuine commitment to the EDA's objectives;
• excellent public speaking and presentation skills;
• interpersonal, communication and influencing skills;
• analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills.

B. Desirable

The following will be considered an advantage:

• at least 15 years of relevant professional experience, acquired after the award of the academic qualification required as a condition of eligibility (see ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA section);
• extensive experience in the broader context of military aviation;
• relevant experience in UAS operations;
• experience in Military/Civilian Missions under an EU or UN authorised mandate.