Data Exploitation and Information Manager Assistant
JOB DETAIL
1. POST CONTEXT
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) provides an integrated Strategic Effects framework, employing a multi-domain and multi-region focus to create a 360-degree approach, with the flexibility to enable, upon direction, a seamless transition from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO) up to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE). SHAPE supports SACEUR in fulfilling his terms of reference, as directed by the North Atlantic Council.
The Cyberspace Directorate directs monitors and coordinates all Cyberspace Operations (CO), Electronic Warfare (EW), Electro Magnetic Spectrum (EMS) activity and Communications and Information Systems (CIS) functional area activities and staff functions across ACO.
The J6 Cyberspace Division provides the strategic staff functions for cyberspace aspects within ACO’s strategic direction, planning and risk management to support NATO-led operations, initiatives, exercises and activities.
The Federated Mission Networking Secretariat (FMN) facilitates the management of the FMN initiative as an essential tool to facilitate Command, Control and Communications (C3) force integration within theatre forces.
2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES
| The incumbent’s duties are:
1) Manage (creating, editing, daily administration, design, update and maintenance) website FMN portal (Distributed Networked Battle Laboratory (DNBL), SharePoint) pages in accordance with stakeholder requests; 2) Act as data support manager with NCIA DNBL engineers; 3) Providing advice and Assistance to the Users / Attendee; 4) Creating customized Reports and Exporting Data; 5) Exploitation of Data for Future Planning; 6) Supervise and counsel regarding information storage; 7) Provide guidance to the best use of the current IKM tools; 8) Conduct standing tasking within the FMN Secretariat; 9) Support the development and communication of the FMN information management strategy and policies for the sourcing and maintenance of the FMN data content; 10) Provide information management support to the FMN Management; 11) Participate in NATO meetings as an FMN Subject Matter Expert (SME) on information management. |
3. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES
| The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract
The incumbent may be required to undertake TDY assignments both within and without NATO’s boundaries and be willing to work unsocial hours. The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment. Normal Working Conditions apply. The risk of injury is categorised as: No risk / risk might increase when deployed. |
4. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Professional/Experience
1) Experience in Web content management (Design, creating, editing, etc.).
2) Experience in managing website portal (Distributed Networked Battle Laboratory (DNBL) SharePoint) pages in accordance with stakeholders requests.
3) Experience in supporting FMN Portal Users and providing technical assistance/advice.
4) Experience in Reporting and Im-/Exporting data documents.
2. Education/Training
Higher Secondary education and intermediate vocational training in library, information science, management information systems, computer science or related discipline which might lead to a formal qualification with 3 years experience, or Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.
3. Language
English – SPL 3322 – (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English.
5. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Professional/Experience
1) Experience at HQ, Joint Command, NATO HQ or MOD level.
2) Exploitation of data for future planning.
3) Experience in supervising information storage.
2. Education/Training
1) Web Content Management: Advanced knowledge
6. Attributes/Competencies
• Personal Attributes: Capable of acting independently with limited supervision in performing main duties. Organized and skilled in data exploitation and information management processes.
• Professional Contacts: Maintains liaison with FMN Affiliate’s representatives and with the broader FMN community. May provide representation to all FMN organizational entities.
• Contribution to Objectives: As a FMN Secretariat representative to NATO 2030 progressing activities the incumbent will have a key supporting role in liaising with the various FMN substructure groups dealing with interoperability whilst on a path for digital transformation of NATO.
CONTRACT
The successful candidate will fill this post as a Project Related NATO International Civilian (PLN) with a three-year definite duration contract within the NATO 2030 Agenda. On expiry of this term the PLN will be deleted or absorbed into the ceiling pending approval or will exceptionally be considered for extension.
The salary will be the basic entry-level monthly salary defined by the NATO Grade of the post, which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member’s eligibility, and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.
Applicants who prove to be competent for the post but who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment in another post of a similar nature, which might become vacant in the near future, albeit at the same or lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applications are to be submitted using NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP) (https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang-en). Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail, e-mail, fax, etc) are not accepted. More information to be found on these links:
NTAP allows adding attachments. A copy of the qualification/certificate covering the highest level of education required by the job description must be provided as an attachment.
Essential information must be included in the application form. Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of the application form. The application should be in English.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies supporting statements in their applications.
After submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application.
Remarks:
A) Only nationals from the 31 NATO member states can apply for vacancies at SHAPE.
B) Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgement please make sure the submission process is completed, or, re-submit the application.
C) Candidates’ individual telephone, e-mail or telefax enquiries cannot be dealt with. All candidates will receive an answer indicating the outcome of their application.
