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Job Description

The Agency is looking for a Space Downstream Market Officer who will be responsible for developing new markets for Copernicus earth observation data and products, as well as for enlarging the existing ones. The job holder will focus on so called “Copernicus other users”, especially on commercial and business users who have not been the primary target of Copernicus so far, and on specific priority market segments. The job holder will work in close cooperation with the Market Development team experts and other external stakeholders, such as the Copernicus Entrusted Entities. 

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TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Identify and analyse the market and the user needs of commercial/business users of satellite imaging, earth observation, remote sensing, and nourishing the technology and market monitoring process;
• Ensure an in-depth technical understanding of how the Copernicus services, products and data can be translated in end-to-end solutions, including data management and related technologies;
• Design and implement roadmaps for uptake by industrial ecosystem / market segment, creating synergies with European Global Navigation Satellite Systems (EGNSS) and other EU Space Programme Components;
• Help business and commercial users to understand how Copernicus based solutions (in synergy with EGNSS) will enable them achieve their strategic and financial goals;
• Support prospective users to justify their investment, via testing, pilots, Cost Benefit Analyses (CBAs), etc.;
• Identify champions and quick wins in the most promising new markets, and build a solid partnership towards the adoption;
• Develop innovative business cases and financial models aimed at accelerating the uptake in new markets;
• Advise the team market segment managers on the value proposition of Copernicus in their domain;
• Manage Research and Innovation downstream projects in the field of innovative applications and user technology, leveraging them for the final goal of fostering the Copernicus uptake;

Furthermore, the Space Downstream market officer will contribute to other tasks of the Department as deemed necessary, and to the overall GSA processes such as quality management and reporting.

Qualifications We Are Looking For

The selection procedure is open to applicants who satisfy the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application:

• Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma
• Appropriate professional experience of at least three years after having obtained the required diploma
• Be a national of a Member State of the European Union or Norway
• Be entitled to his or her full rights as citizen
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service
• Meet the character requirements for the duties involved
• Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of his/her duties
• Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

SELECTION CRITERIA

All eligible applications, according to the afore-mentioned criteria, will be assessed against the requirements listed below solely based on the information provided by the candidates in their application. 
The Selection Board responsible for this selection will determine the criteria to be assessed in the various phases of the selection procedure (assessment of the application forms, interview and written test) prior to being granted access to the names of the applicants. All essential criteria will be assessed during the applications evaluation phase.
Non-compliance with any of the essential criteria may result in the exclusion of the candidate from the selection process. Advantageous criteria constitute additional assets and will not result in exclusion, if not fulfilled.
When filling the online application, candidates are expected to clearly include elements that demonstrate that their profile matches the requirements below.

Essential criteria

1. University degree in Economics/Business/Finance/Information Technology or in Engineering. Another degree can be accepted, if accompanied by a subsequent MBA or relevant specialisation;
2. Experience in working with one or more of satellite imagery, earth observation, and remote sensing applications and products;
3. Excellent command of both written and spoken English;

Advantageous criteria

1. Experience in business development and commercialisation of geospatial technological products/solutions;
2. Experience in at least one market segment ecosystem and its dynamics in the areas of consumer solutions, transport solutions or professional solutions;

Behavioural competencies

1. Motivation;
2. Excellent communication skills;
3. Creativity, adaptability and proactive attitude;
4. Excellent organisational and planning skills.

Recruitment Process

The only means of submitting an application for this vacancy is through the GSA e-recruitment portal https://www.gsa.europa.eu/gsa/jobs-opportunities

Please submit your application, via the e-recruitment portal, by 18/05/2021 11:59 (Prague time)

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