Exercise Planner 1
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 Partnerships Directorate (PD) enhances Military Cooperation (MilCoop) with Partner nations, International Organisations (IO) and Host Nations (HN).
The Military Cooperation Division coordinates the participation of Partner nations in NATO conducted exercises training and education, and coordinates and enables partner and non-NATO Troop Contribution Nations (NNTCN) participation in NATO-led missions and operations.
The Operations and Training Branch develops Military Partnerships relationships and linkages with the Strategic Commands (SCs) and Subordinate Commands.
The Operational Capabilities Concept Section (OCC) develops policy advice for the SHAPE Command Group to support the further development and more effective implementation of the concept.
2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES
| The incumbent’s duties are:
1) Support the planning, organizing and execution of NATO exercises with Partners. CB as stated in respective documents has two main pillars as Individual and Collective Education and Training. AT the current sage MTEP is not specifically designed to meet all partners desires. 2) Work on creating new exercise mechanism which specifically designed for partners needs rather than MTEP; 3) Facilitate coordination and collaboration with SHAPE J7 and other ACO exercise stakeholders in JFC/SSCs; 4) Assess and materialize the specific areas for PN focused exercises such as combatting terrorism, maritime security; 5) Set conditions to communicate with allies and their national exercises availability for PN s involvement; 6) Make coordination with PNs IOT find out opportunities for linking their national exercises with NATO; 7) Figure out required changes in NATO policies IOR accomplish this mission
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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 an Operational or Strategic Level HQ.
2) Experience in a multinational environment.
3) Experience Planning exercises at the Tactical, Operational or Strategic levels.
4) Demonstrable excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing.
2. Education/Training
University Degree in criminology, police, public or business administration, administration of justice, criminal law, comparative general management, political theory, behavioural or social psychology or related discipline, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation.
3. Language
English SPL 3333 (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) Previous NATO experience, especially in related fields of work desired.
2) Experience working with Partners.
3) Experience in Capacity Building.
6. Attributes/Competencies
•Personal Attributes: The range of personal attributes required for this post are very demanding and exacting, but without them the function will fail. Foremost, an analytical mind is needed to identify and evaluate complex and competing issues and that can develop imaginative yet still pragmatic solutions. Inter-personal skills must also be highly developed. The post holder will be working in an international community where different cultural values and styles exist. The holder will need to be able to work successfully with staff at all levels of the organization, from the lower ranks during the analysis work up to the highest levels when presenting findings and recommendations. This requires tact, judgement and agility. High standards of personal and professional behavior and moral courage are also needed.
• Professional Contacts: The incumbent must be comfortable to engage with a range of individuals from across ACO SHAPE and also with all of the NATO Command Structure. This will be a mixture of Military and Civilian personnel. There will also be engagement with NATO HQ. The individual must have a high level of maturity, understanding and be cognizant of sensitivities with an international environment.
• Contribution To Objectives: The post will directly impact the achievement of NATO 2030 Capacity Building Objectives
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.
