EUMETSAT, Europe's meteorological satellite agency, is hiring a Junior ERP Project Support Analyst for its ICT team in Darmstadt, Germany, at a starting basic salary of €5,912 per month. Nationals of its 30 Member States can apply until 04 January 2027. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed vacancy VN 26/53 and set out the duties, requirements and contract terms below.
Vacancy VN 26/53 in Brief
🏢 Employer: EUMETSAT
👤 Position: Junior ERP Project Support Analyst
🖥️ Team: ICT
📍 Location: Darmstadt, Germany
🏷️ Grade: A1 on the EUMETSAT salary scales
📃 First contract: 2 years
🗣️ Working language: English
Your Role in EUMETSAT's Enterprise Applications
In this post you join the ICT team and contribute to the evolution of EUMETSAT's enterprise business applications. You will work closely with Finance, Human Resources, Procurement and ICT specialists to support the implementation, enhancement and evolution of the organisation's ERP solutions and related business applications.
You will gain hands-on experience in analysing business processes, supporting ERP system improvements and taking part in digital transformation initiatives. This may mean helping to streamline financial planning processes, supporting human resources workflows or contributing to the implementation of new SAP capabilities, with an active role in improving the efficiency of EUMETSAT's corporate services.
What You Will Do Day to Day
🔗 Support ERP-related projects and initiatives across Finance, Human Resources, Procurement and other corporate functions
🔍 Assist in analysing, documenting and improving business processes and system requirements
🧪 Contribute to the implementation, testing and deployment of ERP solutions and system enhancements
📚 Prepare and maintain project documentation, business process documentation, user guides and training materials
📈 Support reporting and process improvement activities
🤝 Assist in coordinating activities with external service providers, consultants and software vendors
Degree Requirement
You need a university degree, or expected completion before the start date, in Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources or a related discipline.
Skills EUMETSAT Is Looking For
🚀 Strong motivation to develop expertise in enterprise business applications, business process improvement and digital transformation
🧠 Excellent problem-solving abilities, including the ability to identify issues, investigate root causes and propose practical solutions
🔢 Good data analysis skills, including the ability to work with structured data, validate information and present findings clearly
💬 Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge That Would Be an Advantage
Practical knowledge of, or academic exposure to, some of these areas would be advantageous:
🧰 Enterprise business applications such as SAP ERP, SAP S/4 HANA or Cornerstone OnDemand
🧾 Finance processes including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, planning and controlling
👥 Human Resources processes including recruitment, personnel administration, payroll or talent management
🗺️ Business process analysis, modelling and documentation methodologies
⚙️ Familiarity with data analysis, transformation and visualisation tools, or programming and query languages, such as advanced Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Python, SQL or similar technologies
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Language Requirements
The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English.
Contract Length and Career Outlook
The initial contract lasts 2 years, with subsequent 5-year contracts awarded thereafter, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements.
There is no limit to the number of follow-up contracts a staff member can receive up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63. EUMETSAT notes that there are opportunities to establish a long career perspective within the organisation.
Salary and Benefits at Grade A1
💶 The starting basic salary is €5,912 per month, net of internal tax but excluding pension contribution and insurances
🪙 This salary may be negotiable on the basis of skills and experience
📅 The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment
🏛️ Scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year
🎁 In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits, with further information, including salary details, available on the EUMETSAT website
Who May Apply: Nationals of the 30 Member States
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.
The 30 Member States are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
EUMETSAT states that it is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women.
About Europe's Meteorological Satellite Agency
EUMETSAT says it is not just monitoring the weather and climate from space but shaping the future of weather and climate science, 24/7, 365 days a year. 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 to other users worldwide.
EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provides data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users. As an intergovernmental European organisation, EUMETSAT has 30 Member States. It describes working there as a mission to empower decision-makers, protect communities and safeguard the planet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the EUMETSAT Junior ERP Project Support Analyst job?
Only nationals of the 30 EUMETSAT Member States may apply. Candidates need a university degree, or expected completion before the start date, in Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources or a related discipline.
What is the salary for vacancy VN 26/53 at EUMETSAT?
The post is graded A1, with a starting basic salary of €5,912 per month, net of internal tax but excluding pension contribution and insurances. The salary may be negotiable on the basis of skills and experience, and EUMETSAT also offers additional benefits.
Do I need SAP experience for this EUMETSAT position?
SAP knowledge is not listed as a requirement, but practical knowledge of or academic exposure to applications such as SAP ERP, SAP S/4 HANA or Cornerstone OnDemand would be advantageous. The vacancy lists it among several areas where knowledge is an advantage, alongside finance and human resources processes.
How long is the EUMETSAT contract?
The initial contract lasts 2 years, followed by 5-year contracts, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements. There is no limit to the number of follow-up contracts up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63.
Where is this EUMETSAT job based?
The post is based in Darmstadt, Germany, within EUMETSAT's ICT team. The analyst works closely with Finance, Human Resources, Procurement and ICT specialists.
Which language do I need to work at EUMETSAT in this role?
Candidates must be able to work effectively in English. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French.
Deadline
⏳ 04 January 2027
Links
📝 Apply: https://eumetsat.onlyfy.jobs/apply/q4058cigp6hchec1ydgb8xzx3n8wetm
ℹ️ Job description: https://eumetsat.onlyfy.jobs/en/job/q4058cigp6hchec1ydgb8xzx3n8wetm
