Corporate Services Contracts Officer

Vacancy details

Type of contractTemporary AgentReference numberEUSPA/2026/AD/005

Grade/Function groupAD6Place of employment1Prague / Czech Republic

Deadline for applications19.05.2026 11:59 AM (GMT+2)

Contract duration (Y)5Possibility of renewal2yes

Desired start dateAs soon as possiblePossible reserve list valid until31.12.2026

Organisational departmentVarious DepartmentsReporting to3Head of Department or their assignee

Level of security clearance4SECRET UE / EU SECRET

[1] The place of employment is subject to changes in the interest of the service and always under due consideration of the Staff Member’s interests. [2] Possibility of renewal for a fixed period and a further renewal for an indefinite period on the conditions set out in the Staff Regulations and in the Conditions of Employment for Other Servants [3] The organisational department and the hierarchical reporting line may change in line with the developments of the EUSPA and department’s organisation. [4] The successful candidate shall be able and willing to apply for a personnel security clearance, issued by an EU Member State, at the level defined above immediately after the contract signature or at a later stage. The procedure for obtaining a personnel security clearance shall be initiated on request of the employer only, and not by the individual candidate. Description of the EU classified information levels is available here.

1. EUSPA AND THE HIRING DEPARTMENT

The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) provides safe, secure, and innovative satellite navigation and communication services for Europe. We advance the commercialisation of Galileo, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), and Copernicus data and services, while engaging in secure satellite communication (GOVSATCOM & IRIS²), and operating the Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) Front-Desk. Our work strengthens European autonomy in space technologies, fosters innovation, and supports critical sectors such as transport, agriculture, and economic development across the EU. For more information on the EUSPA and the EU Space Programme, click here.

At EUSPA, we aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full potential. We believe that diversity drives excellence, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared mission.

To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from Member States which are lesser represented in the Agency workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the merits of all applicants and no advantage will be given and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member State.

The current vacancy is for an opportunity across various departments of the Agency such as Project Management Office and Quality, Legal & Procurement, the Information and Communication Technology & Facility Management Department or any other department where such function may be needed. The overview of EUSPA organisation and its departments is available here.

The position requires permanent relocation to the Agency’s headquarter in Prague, Czech Republic.

2. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a Corporate Services Contracts Officer who will support broader corporate services functions by managing the contracts’ lifecycle and ensuring that they are compliant, properly administered and aligned with the relevant policies and processes.

The job holder will have the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• Manage relevant procurement procedures (end-to-end), including planning, preparation of tendering documents, organisation of evaluations, and ensuring compliance with applicable financial and procurement rules;
• Coordinate service providers, task allocation, and oversee/manage the full lifecycle of contracts with the necessary stakeholders, including contract preparation, implementation, amendments, and closure, ensuring proper follow-up of work package results, services, and/or outsourced personnel and of liquidated damages;
• Monitor and verify contract performance, including validation and acceptance of deliverables, service levels, and/or timesheets, ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment with contractual requirements;
• Execute and monitor budget and financial operations, including commitments, payments, and reporting, ensuring sound financial management and compliance with both the Financial Regulation and internal procedures;
• Provide horizontal support and advice to operational teams, ensuring coordination with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining audit trails, and contributing to risk management and process improvements;
• Carry out processes to keep databases deployed at the Agency up-to-date;
• Liaise with other departments, notably in the area of Administration and Operations, to ensure the execution of related corporate tasks and implement continuous process improvement actions;
• Provide support to the Head of Department (or their assignee) and/or other teams of the department.

3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application:

1. Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies5of at least three years attested by a diploma
2. Have appropriate professional experience6 of at least three years after having obtained the required diploma
3. Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland
4. Be entitled to their full rights as citizen
5. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service
6. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved7
7. Have a thorough knowledge (minimum C1 level) of one of the languages of the European Union8 and a satisfactory knowledge (minimum B2 level) of another language of the European Union8
8. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post9

Temporary agents (2f) from EUSPA and other EU agencies are also invited to apply in accordance with the following EUSPA rules:

https://www.euspa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-04/conditions_of_employment_of_temporary_staff_ta.pdf. The grade bracket applicable for internal and inter-agency mobility is AD6 – AD7.

[5] Only study titles that have been awarded in EU Member States or that are subject to the equivalence certificates issued by the authorities in the said Member States shall be taken into consideration. Qualifications/diplomas awarded in the United Kingdom until 31/12/2020 are accepted without further recognition. For diplomas awarded in the United Kingdom after this date (from 01/01/2021), a NARIC recognition is required: https://www.enic-naric.net/

[6] Only appropriate professional experience acquired after achieving the minimum qualification stated in point 1. shall be considered. Where additional periods of training and study are accompanied by periods of professional activity, only the latter shall be considered as professional experience. Compulsory military service or equivalent civilian service accomplished after achieving the minimum qualification stated in point 1. shall be taken into consideration. Internships will be taken into consideration, if they are paid. Professional activities pursued part-time shall be calculated pro rata, on the basis of the percentage of full-time hours worked. A given period may be counted only once.

[7] Prior to the appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a Police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record.

[8] The languages of the EU are: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish, Swedish. The level shall be determined according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

[9] Before a successful candidate can be appointed, they will be medically examined by a selected medical service so that the Agency will be satisfied that they fulfil the requirement of Article 28(e) of the Staff Regulation of Officials of the European Communities.

4. SELECTION CRITERIA

All eligible applications that meet the criteria outlined above will be fairly and objectively assessed against the selection criteria based solely on the information candidates provide in their applications. 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.

The selection is based on a comparative assessment of eligible candidates against all the selection criteria. Even candidates who do not excel in every single criterion may still be successful in the overall assessment and are therefore encouraged to apply.

When completing the online application, please clearly highlight your relevant skills and experiences that demonstrate how your profile aligns with the requirements below.

Professional experience and expertise

1. Hands-on experience in contract management and procurement;
2. Experience in working with regulatory controls and governance frameworks;
3. Experience in maintaining contract records and preparing relevant reports/analyses;
4. Excellent command of both written and spoken English;

Required competencies

1. Motivation for the post;
2. Effective communication;
3. Transversal collaboration and working in teams;
4. Analytical thinking and problem-solving;
5. Result orientation, prioritising, and organising.

We warmly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply. Your unique perspective and talents are valued and essential to our success.