Copernicus Programme Management Officer
European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites
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- Grade
- Not specified
- Contract
- See official notice
- Published salary
- Up to €9,000/mo
- Deadline
- October 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM · Europe/Berlin
- Location
- Darmstadt, Germany
European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites
EUMETSAT is an intergovernmental organisation operating meteorological satellites and supplying data for weather and climate services.
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The Programme Management Officer supports EUMETSAT's Copernicus Programme Manager in delivering EUMETSAT's contributions to the EU Copernicus Programme, coordinating with the European Commission, ESA and other partners. The strongest stated requirement is a solid understanding of programme/project management principles, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring.
The role supports EUMETSAT's delivery of Copernicus satellite data and services to users on marine information, atmospheric composition and climate change.
What you would do
- Support day-to-day management activities, including review and analysis of programme schedules, deliverable status, and identification of issues requiring action.
- Contribute to progress reporting to the European Commission, EUMETSAT Member States, and the EUMETSAT Management Board, including definition, maintenance, and continuous improvement of programme KPIs and dashboards.
- Interface with relevant matrix functions, supporting coordination between the Copernicus Programme Office and administrative, user services, scientific, and mission development divisions.
- Prepare and support internal and external meetings and briefings, including capturing actions, monitoring follow-up, and escalating critical issues.
- Maintain the Copernicus Programme Office Information baseline in the EUMETSAT corporate Information Management tools.
- Lead preparation of Copernicus programme outreach and awareness reports, and contribute to broader outreach activities.
- Manage contracts or studies related to Copernicus programme uptake, development of tools and dashboards supporting internal and external reporting and outreach.
- Key responsibilities include programme planning and scheduling, action management, progress monitoring, analysis and reporting, and providing support to technical, cost, and schedule assessments.
Eligibility snapshot
Must have
- Understanding of Copernicus, Earth Observation programmes, or similar institutional frameworks.
- Solid understanding of programme/project management principles, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring.
- Ability to understand and synthesise complex issues, coupled with good interpersonal, team-working and organisational skills and judgement, in particular as regards evaluation of priorities.
- Excellent reporting and writing skills.
- Experience contributing to outreach, reporting, and communication activities.
- University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- Must be able to work effectively in English.
- Applications must be submitted in English.
Contract and workplace context
The role is based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful.
Source notice
Up to € 9,000 per month net EUMETSAT is Europe’s meteorological satellite agency. Its role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation’s…
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