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Market Development Innovation Officer CA FG IV
2018-07-23 19:26:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The European GNSS Agency GSA is responsible for the operations and service provision for the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems GNSS EGNOS and Galileo. By developing a new generation of GNSS, Europe is laying the foundation for new hightechnology industry development, leading to job creation and economic growth. These European flagship space programmes, which embody what can be achieved when Europe works together, are already bringing real benefits to people and business in Europe and around the world. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Market Development Innovation Officer will actively contribute to the fulfilment of the Agencys duties related to the implementation of market development activities. Hisher tasks and responsibilities shall in principle include without limitation Monitor the market and analyse attractiveness, trends, industry value chain, competing and complementary technology Analyse user needs and translate them into user requirements by performing ad hoc market research and coordinate user and stakeholder communities Evaluate the EGNSS value proposition and identify key differentiators for the users Foster application development by managing the RD applications within the European Commission RD Horizon 2020 programme o Contribute to the preparation of calls for proposal and the selection of projects o Manage projects and perform technical monitoring and appraisal of results o Manage reporting on projects status and identify suggested actions o Ensure widest awareness and disseminate project results Manage technical RD projects, aiming at developing new EGNSS solutions and products with particular focus on applications and receiver technology Analyse results of application market user tests Define the downstream market entry strategy actions for specific market segments Cooperate with the value chain e.g. receiver manufacturers, application developers, service providers Manage the interface with receiver and chipset manufacturers to integrate EGNSS in their products, collect user requirements and ensure adoption Identify user needs to facilitate the design of new services or evolutions of current services of EGNSS by the Service Engineering teams Implement market development actions, giving highest priority to those most leveraging EGNSS differentiators for the users Act as the entry point for key market stakeholders in specific market segments Ensure user assistance and informationCustomer Relationship Management CRM for EGNSS services Monitor user satisfaction, performing surveys for EGNSS services Support application developers and service providers, willing to invest in Galileo and EGNOS applications and services, with special focus on Small and mediumsized enterprises SMEs Manage projects and studies, involving internal teams andor contractors, including the definition of the scope of work, preparation of tender documentation, evaluation of bids, negotiation of contracts and ensuring successful execution of related actions Support the Market Development team in the preparation of regular reporting Contribute to the overall GSA processes such as quality management and reporting Contribute to other tasks of the Market Development Department as deemed necessary ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The selection procedure is open to applicants who satisfy the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application 1. Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies5 of at least three years attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience6 of at least one year after obtaining the final diploma 2. Be a national of a Member State of the European Union or Norway 3. Be entitled to his or her full rights as citizen 4. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service 5. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved7 6. Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union8 and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of hisher duties 7. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post SELECTION CRITERIA All eligible applications, according to the aforementioned criteria part A, will be assessed against the requirements listed below. 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. At least all essential criteria will be assessed during the applications evaluation phase. Please note that noncompliance with any of the essential requirements B.1 may result in exclusion of the candidate from the selection process. Advantageous requirements B.2 constitute additional assets and will not result in exclusion, if not fulfilled. 1 Essential requirements i. University degree preferably in engineering e.g. GNSS, telecommunications, electronics, aeronautics or in economics, business andor in a scientific field OR another degree only if accompanied by a subsequent MBA or relevant specialisation e.g. Master in GNSS, business related fields ii. Experience in innovation, RD andor market entry strategy and implementation of related actions with a proven record of innovation and business results iii. Project management experience, in particular, experience managing external contractors and international teams iv. Very good command of both written and spoken English 2 Advantageous requirements v. Experience gained in complex organisations andor in the EU institutional environment vi. Experience in identifying user needs and translate them into user requirements during product or service definition vii. Knowledge of the GNSS including receiver technology and its application market segments, in particular transport, high precision andor other related ones such as telecommunications and IT 3 Behavioural competencies viii. Motivation, fascinating vision of the job and excellent drive to make results come true ix. Excellent analytical skills x. Excellent communication skills xi. Stress management and flexibility in adapting to a fast paced environment xii. Ability to manage project teams APPLICATION PROCEDURE For applications to be considered valid, candidates must submit an email to jobsgsa.europa.eu with a subject line of SURNAMENameVacancy Reference Number which contains the Agencys approved application form Download it here httpwww.gsa.europa.eugsajobopportunities. This form must be Completed in English Fully completed, pointing out the professional experience relevant to this position incl. calculation of years, months Printed, signed and clearly scanned in in one single document Named as follows SURNAMENameVacancy Ref. number e.g. SPENCERMarcGSA.2018.123 The application will be rejected if it is not duly completed and signed. Further supporting documents showing evidence of the information given in the application will be requested at a later stage. No documents will be sent back to candidates. Applications must be sent to jobsgsa.europa.eu and received by the deadline listed on page 01 of this vacancy notice at the latest, clearly indicating the vacancy reference number in the subject line. Applications sent after the deadline will not be considered. Candidates are reminded not to wait until the final days before the closing date of applications submissions. The Agency cannot be held responsible for any lastminute malfunction due to any overflow of the mailbox.
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