VN 26/41 Copernicus Programme Management Officer
New Closes 21 Oct 2026 CEST (UTC+2)
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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 Member States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide. EUMETSAT will also operate, on behalf of the European Union, Copernicus satellites and instruments to provide data and support services to Copernicus users on marine information, atmospheric composition and climate change.
EUMETSAT is seeking an experienced professional to join the Copernicus Programme Office (CPO) in the Operations and Support to Users (OPS) Department.
The Programme Management Officer supports the EUMETSAT Copernicus Programme Manager in delivering EUMETSAT’s contributions to the EU Copernicus Programme, in line with the EU–EUMETSAT Agreement. The role supports coordination with the European Commission (EC), the European Space Agency (ESA), and other Copernicus partners, and contributes to enhancing programme visibility. Key responsibilities include programme planning and scheduling, action management, progress monitoring, analysis and reporting, and providing support to technical, cost, and schedule assessments.
University degree in relevant discipline or equivalent vocational experience
21 October 2026
The initial contract will be of 4 years’ duration, with subsequent 5 year contracts being awarded thereafter, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements. There is no limit to the amount of follow-up contracts a staff member can receive up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63 and there are certainly opportunities to establish a long career perspective at EUMETSAT.
This post is graded A2/A4 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO 7,553 per month (net of internal tax but excluding pension contribution and insurances) which may be negotiable on the basis of skills and experience. The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment, and scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year. In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Further information, including salary details, is available on the EUMETSAT web site.
EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women.
Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT.
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