Staff Officer NATO 2030 Monitoring and Control
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 Command Group (CG) provides and sustains strategic level command and control capabilities to support SACEUR in exercising his command functions.
The Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS) provides full spectrum support to COS/Vice-COS in fulfilling their duties.
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 Command Group (CG) provides and sustains strategic level command and control capabilities to support SACEUR in exercising his command functions.
The Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS) provides full spectrum support to COS/Vice-COS in fulfilling their duties. The Staff Officer provides direct support to the Chief of Staff.
2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES
The incumbent’s duties are:
1) Provides direct support to the Chief of Staff.
2) Be the Subject Matter Expert on joint and combined issues of the areas of responsibility of the NATO 2030 initiative.
3) Co-ordinates and implements COS’ decisions and policy within SHAPE related to NATO 2030.
4) Acts in his area of responsibility as point of contact for the Assistant Chief Of Staff Resources and Management (ACOS REM) and ensures that all issues are properly tasked, tracked and submitted in a timely fashion.
5) Co-ordinates accordingly within the Command Group.
6) Responsible to the Executive Officer (EXO) for assistance in proof reading and preparing correspondence, papers and briefings/speeches related to NATO 2030.
Committee Participation:
1) ACO Management Board – Contributor
2) Resource Policy and Plans Board – Observer
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
a. Professional/Experience
1) A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of data exploitation and statistics at the strategic level.
2) A minimum of 2 years’ experience in broad military background including previous major staff experience in a joint or combined staff in a large HQ, Joint Command, or NATO HQ
b. Education/Training
University Degree and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.
c. Language
English SLP 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
a. Professional/Experience
1) 2 years’ experience as an Executive Officer/Military Assistant to a General Officer or civilian equivalent.
2) Wide experience in IT systems, networking, databases, and web content management.
3) Experience in the field of institutional communication in defense.
6. Attributes/Competencies
1) Personal Attributes: The incumbent coordinates the requirements coming from NATO 2030 initiative. In particular the operational impact statements and justifications. The incumbent will be the point of contact in COS office for the NATO 2030 initiative. Personal qualities of tact, judgment, adaptability, coupled with motivational and listening skills. A sense of diplomacy and propriety in order to work harmoniously with colleagues and other staff, both civilian and military. Able to work effectively to support the team activities.
2) Professional Contacts: The incumbent, soliciting and providing information and inputs, has routine contact with personnel at SHAPE, ACT and NATO HQ. S/he has professional contact with FOGOs, supervisors and managers of NATO staff (military and civilian) at all levels and other NATO Bodies. He/she coordinates routine meetings and product submissions with SHAPE, ACO, ACT, and NATO HQ. He/she is regularly involved in working contact with representatives of member nations in IMS or with the NMRs.
3) Contribution To Objectives: The incumbent plays a key role in executing the monitoring and control activities related to NATO 2030 Resourcing Programme in order to deliver the right capabilities in support of the full implementation of DDA based on a 360-degree approach. The incumbent is proactive in developing preventive and corrective actions to minimise or eliminate risks and delays in the schedule of the Programme work strands.
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.
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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.
