TITLE: Project-Linked NATO (PLN) Agenda 2030 – Staff Officer (TREX Capability Development)

LOCATION:    Joint Logistics Support Group Naples; Naples (ITA)

GRADE:          G15

SECURITY CLEARANCE: NATO S E C R E T

VACANCY N°: OLN PTXX 1010

Employment contract:  3-year Definite Duration contract within the NATO Agenda 2030

1.  POST CONTEXT

The Joint Logistics Support Group Headquarters commands and controls assigned Logistic, Engineer and Medical Units for the execution of JTF’s operational level plan.

The Plans, Training and Exercise Branch is responsible for the development of JLSG HQ tactical plans and orders, coordinating them higher, adjacent and subordinate levels, as well for the contribution to the operational level planning activities. The Plans & TREX Branch also coordinates JLSG HQ training and exercise preparation and the JLSG HQ contributions to doctrinal development.

The Training, Exercises (TREX) and Liaison Section is responsible for the preparation and training of the JLSG HQ for its deployment, through its commitment to the exercises and trainings development. The TREX Section is responsible for the planning and coordination of training and exercises in the scope of the JLSG HQ Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO). When deployed, the TREX Section will operate as a Liaison (LNO) Section and is directly under command of COM JLSG HQ. The LNO Section is responsible for effective communication and exchange of information with other stakeholders. The JLSG HQ LNOs will be assigned to higher and/or adjacent HQs as well as other Logistic stakeholders to ensure that the JLSG HQ Commander’s needs, requirements and intentions, along with accurate input to the receiving HQ planning process, are represented properly. Receiving HQs are expected to exchange LNOs on a reciprocal basis.

The incumbent will be responsible to set up and coordinate a cross-functional team, which will play a fundamental role in the identification and development of those capabilities required to be able to execute the new JLSG HQ assigned roles in the scope of the NATO 2030 Agenda. In particular, s/he will be responsible for implementing effective ways to acquire such capabilities by means of training interventions.

The incumbent will also be responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting readiness and pre-deployment training for JLSGNP HQ within the scope of NATO 2030 Agenda. This post reports to the TREX Section Head (OF-4).

2.  DUTIES

The incumbent’s duties are:

• Contribute to the development and update of the JLSGNP HQ training program with special emphasis on the acquisition of the new capabilities required in the scope of the NATO 2030 Agenda.
• Contribute to the exercise planning, by means of the Education, Training, Exercises and Evaluation Functional Services.
• Evaluate the contribution of the training programs, both individual and collective, to the acquisition of the new capabilities demanded, and propose the opportune amendments where appropriate.
• Train the JLSGNP HQ staff involved in the exercises planning processes in the employment of TREX and Evaluation Functional Area Services.
• Be responsible for Instructor led training and be the training facilitator for JLSG HQ personnel.

The incumbent may be required to perform like duties elsewhere within the organization as directed.

The work is normally performed in a normal NATO office-working environment with artificial light and air conditioning. Normal Working Conditions apply. The risk of injury is categorized as “no risk”.

3.  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

University Degree in the area of Training and Development with 4 years of post-related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed Advanced Vocational Training, or equivalent studies, leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation in the area of Training and Development with 5 years post related experience and 2 years function related experience.

The incumbent must possess a good knowledge in the development and implementation of training programs.

Must have experience in breaking down the skills to be acquired into concrete training objectives and training interventions.

Proven experience in collective training (e.g., exercises) planning as well as in the analysis of the results.

Experience in the use of computer tools developed for individual and collective training.

Sufficient knowledge of military training means and procedures, in the scope of NATO or any other multinational organization.

Must have an English Standard Language Proficiency level of “professional” in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (SLP 3333 based on NATO standards).

DESIRABLE

Experience in staff level work as a J7 Staff Officer in a multinational or national Joint Headquarters.

Previous experience in NATO is highly desirable, either occupying a civilian or military position.

Course: ETE-ET-3049 – (Not in ACT Catalog) – TRAINING ANALYSIS, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (ADD) COURSE (NU)

Course: ETE-CT-21180-2 – NATO Exercise Planning Course (EPC)

JLSG Orientation Course – various organizations (MLCC Prague, RRC Lille…).

Course: LOG-LG-26835 – NATO Logistics Introductory Course

Course: LOG-LG-24423 – NATO Logistics Operational Course

4.  POSITION AND CANDIDATE PROFILE

Personal attributes

The incumbent must possess courtesy, tact, diplomacy, mental alertness, negotiating skills and service-mindedness together with good health, stress tolerance and ability to work long hours when required. The incumbent must be able to travel frequently on temporary duty is an essential element of the duties.

Managerial Responsibilities 

Must have the necessary qualities to lead a cross-functional work team that integrates personnel from the different areas involved in the development of each of the new capabilities.

Professional contacts

Required to interface on a regular basis with training and capability development counterparts within NATO Command Structure (ACO and/or ACT), as well as within the JLSG community of interest.

Contribution to the objectives

The incumbent must have the required skills to defend the interests of JLSGNP HQ in relation to the development and implementation of new training requirements to enhance the interoperability and deployability.

5.  CONTRACT 

The successful candidate will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract within the NATO Agenda 2030.

The basic entry-level monthly salary for a NATO Grade 15 (A-2) in Italy is Euro 5,743.74, which is not exempt from national taxation.

6.  INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:

HQ JFC Naples uses NATO Talent Acquisition Platform. In order to apply for this vacancy, please visit the platform at: https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en, and search for vacancies within HQ JFC Naples with duty location Naples, Italy.

Please attach relevant certificates to the application.

Note that once you create your profile, you will be able to use it to apply for similar vacancies within NATO.

Staff members are appointed to and hold posts on the establishment of a NATO body only on condition that:

• They are nationals of a NATO member country
• They are over 21 and under 60 years of age at the time of taking up their appointments.  Appointments of definite duration may be offered to candidates of 60 years of age or more, provided that the expiry date of the contract is not later than the date at which the candidate attains the age of 65. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A NATO security clearance and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser are essential conditions for appointment to this post.  Applicants are not required to possess a clearance at the time of applying, but they must be eligible for a clearance.  HQ JFC Naples will take action to obtain the required security clearance from the successful candidates’ national authorities.

The selected candidate will be affiliated to the NATO Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (DCPS) system.  For information, please visit https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/86790.htm