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Ⅲ. Cover Letter Writing（20 分） The following is a recruitment advertisement in The Economist. Imagine you were a qualified candidate, and met all the requirements and qualities for this job. Please write a cover letter (250-300 words) for your application.
Director of Earth Observation Programmes
Post based near Rome (Frascati, Italy) with frequent travel to ESA headquarters (Paris)

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.

The Director of Earth Observation Programmes, is responsible for the design and delivery of ESA’s Earth observation programmes, in line with the European Strategy for Space and with global partners. The Director is responsible for the implementation of all ESA activities in Earth observation (EO) and the preparation of new proposals in this area.

We are looking for candidates around the world, preferably with a technical or scientific higher education (from masters level). The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in Earth Observation in an international context with partner organizations, an excellent network of EO stakeholders and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities.

Key qualities are an innovative spirit and a strategically-oriented mind, a proven capacity to lead change and manage teams, excellent relationship management and negotiation skills and the ability to influence high-level decisions. An excellent knowledge of English or French is required.

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

The detailed job profile and requirements are available at esa.int/careers. Applications should be addressed, in the form of a cover letter, to the Head of the Human Resources Department and submitted at the e-mail address: director2021@esa.int by 30 May, 2021.