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European Global Ocean Observing System

EuroGOOS is the European component of the Global Ocean Observing System of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC GOOS). EuroGOOS Secretariat is located in Brussels, serving 48 members and supporting five regional systems in Europe. 

EuroGOOS identifies priorities, enhances cooperation and promotes the benefits of operational oceanography to ensure sustained observations are made in Europe’s seas underpinning a suite of fit-for-purpose products and services for marine and maritime end-users.

EuroGOOS working groups, networks of observing platforms (task teams), and regional systems (ROOS), provide fora for cooperation, unlock quality marine data and deliver common strategies, priorities and standards. These many EuroGOOS networks work towards integrated, sustained and fit-for-purpose European ocean observing, underpinning the EOOS framework.

19/11/2024
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EuroGOOS Secretary General
European Global Ocean Observing System
Founded in 1994, EuroGOOS is an International Non-Profit Association of national governmental agencies and research organisations, committed to European-scale operational oceanography within the context of the Global Ocean Observing System (IOC/GOOS). EuroGOOS today has 48 members from 19 European countries providing operational oceanographic services and carrying out marine research. EuroGOOS AISBL is hereby announcing the opening of the position of the Secretary General, to take effect on 1 April 2025. This is a full-time position in the Secretariat of EuroGOOS AISBL based at 29 Rue Vautier, 1000 Brussels (Belgium). Secondments of suitable personnel from EuroGOOS AISBL members are welcomed. Job description Under the general authority of the EuroGOOS AISBL Executive Board of Directors, the Secretary General will be responsible for the administration of the Office and shall support the policies of the Association; specifically: • Implement policy and technical...
Closing date:
31/12/2025
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