SGAC is looking for a volunteer to become a Co-Lead of the Space Safety and Sustainability Project Group. The new Co-Lead will work with one other Co-Lead to support the activities of the Project Group, and will report to the Project Group Coordination Team of SGAC.
Deadline for applications: 25 February 2024
About the Space Safety and Sustainability Project Group
The Space Safety and Sustainability (SSS) Project Group provides a platform for students and young professionals to contribute to technical and policy debates on space safety and sustainability. The Project Group has presented numerous papers and reports to the UN and at the International Astronautical Congress, and strives to raise awareness about space safety and sustainability issues. Established in 2011, the Project Group has since then run more than 25 projects, involving young professionals from all over the world.
The aims and objectives of the PG are the following:
- To identify key issues and areas of space safety and sustainability related to current and proposed space operations.
- To examine the safety and long-term sustainability of outer space activities in all aspects, taking into account the interests of all countries.
- To create an international space forum to showcase the youth’s perspective on the safety of space activities, and the sustainability of the space environment for future generations.
For more information on the group’s projects and activities please check SSS PG webpage.
Responsibilities
SGAC encourages Project Group Co-Leads to take personal initiative within their roles to:
- Recruit new members to join the Project Group and mentor Project Group members
- Spread the enthusiasm for peaceful space activities through the work of their groups
- Prepare the annual work plan of the Project Group at the start of the year based on input from members
- Communicate regularly with their fellow Project Group Co-Leads to update each other on plans and activities, and to coordinate collaborative efforts of the working group
- Assist with and coordinate the activities of the team
- Communicate with members all over the world, in different time zones (International leadership)
- Represent SGAC at conferences and venues on the topics relating to the Project Group
- Prepare the Project Group’s annual report and intermediate updates to the Project Group Coordinators together with their fellow Co-Lead
Project group Co-Leads can form subteams as part of the Project Group and delegate tasks to relevant team leads within their teams. They may also request mentors from the SGAC community to advise their members.
Project group Co-Leads will report to the Project Group Coordinators Morgane Lecas and Joshua Critchley-Marrows, and will also interact with the Co-Leads of other Project Groups for collaborations.
Estimated time commitment: On average 3 – 5 hours per week
Necessary Qualifications
- SGAC membership: registration on the SGAC website and below 34 years of age at the time of appointment
- Be a citizen of a United Nations Member State
- Be between 18 and 35 years old during the appointment
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork experience
- Possess good communication skills in English and preferably in other United Nations official languages
- Ideally have a good understanding of the topic of the Project Group
- Ideally have knowledge of the United Nations (UN) organisation and its objectives, preferably have hands-on experience with youth projects and space-related projects
- Have enough time at one’s disposal to successfully be able to commit to the group’s activities and maintain regular communication with their fellow Co-Lead and Project Group Coordinators, as well as the members of the group
Project Group Co-Leads are appointed for a term of two years, and may serve two consecutive terms. Project Group Co-Leads may serve a maximum of 2 terms. The position will have a probationary period of 3 months.
Benefits
This is your chance to help shape the future of our organisation. You get to:
- Attend international conferences and invitation to join UN COPUOS meetings as an SGAC representative
- Interact with senior-level leaders in the international space sector
- Work with the next generation of international space sector leaders in the world’s largest youth space network
- Work with space policy experts
- Access relevant space policy materials, documents, magazines, etc.
- Possibly be nominated for SGAC leadership awards
- Benefit from SGAC discounts on event registration for team members
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete our Vacancy Application by 25 February 2024 with the following documents as attachments:
- A Letter of Intent (maximum 1 page)
- Your CV (maximum 2 pages)
- List of three past experiences and how they have prepared you for this role (maximum 1 page)
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application Timeline
Applications Open: | 1 February 2024 |
Applications Close | 1 March 2024 |
Review of applications and interviews will be done during the months of March.
The outcome of the application will be communicated at the end of March/beginning of April.