- Training Event Preparation and Coordination Administrator (m/f)


Project	Training Certification, Administration and Management Support
Required Start Date	April 2014
Duration	permanent
Submission Deadline	28th February 2014
Location	European Astronaut Centre, Cologne
Technical Requirements	The main tasks of the position will be: · Support the organisation of the ESA Human Behaviour and Performance (HBP) and Space Analogue training course CAVES · Support the organisation of other complex training events, including outdoor ESA events like survival training, geological field trips, training events for special groups like Antarctic overwinters, and HBP or Instructor Training Course (ITC) training events · Support to the organisation of preparatory meetings, dry runs and Training Readiness Reviews, as well as debriefings for the a.m. training events · Preparation of minutes and follow-up of action items from preparation and conduct of the a.m. training events · Maintenance of course and project web pages related to those events · Maintenance of training courseware information · Support to the maintenance of social media associated to those training events · Coordination of production of blog entries for the ESA event blogs · Maintenance and upload to designated ESA web resources of public materials (videos, photos) · Preparation of administrative material related to special training events according to the ESA training standards · Support in the preparation and follow-up of purchases and agreements for the training events · Support in the coordination of support to the events by other ESA entities (medical, insurance, safety, PR) · Maintenance of course equipment inventory · Support in the preparation and logistics of equipment to be used during the training events, including ensuring proper storage · Support in the coordination of logistics for event participants (flights, equipment, visas, insurance verification, medicals) · Collection preparation and verification of event communication plans, including preparation of telephone and email lists · Preparation and printing of support materials for the training events and preparatory meetings · Support in the creation of event reports
Academic Requirements	· Experience with the organisation of complex events · Strong organisation and communication skills · Ability to work independently and under pressure, including support of events on outdoor locations · Strong computer skills as a user, including use of databases and preparation of documents and presentations · Willingness to ensure excellence in the preparation and execution of training events with attention to details · Willingness to adjust to the demands of challenging activities in a very multicultural and multidisciplinary team · Languages: fluency with English is required, the ability to speak Russian or Italian would be assets
Specific Requirements
Background information	You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then send your application preferably online (CV in Word format) to: Andrée Scherschel (andree.scherschel@lsespace.com).
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