Officer, Defence Planning Expert (5 posts)

Jobinhalt

Primary Location

Belgium-Brussels

NATO Body

NATO International Staff (NATO IS)

Schedule

Full-time

Application Deadline

25-Aug-2024, 9:59:00 PM

Salary (Pay Basis)

8,754.21

Grade

NATO Grade G20

Pending budget approval

Please note that the Operations Division is currently also recruiting for Officer, Interoperability Planner (2 posts) in Wiesbaden (Germany) (requisition number 241125), which can be found on our website.

• SUMMARY
  

The mission of the Operations Division of the International Staff is to prepare NATO for the defence of Alliance territory, to respond to crises at home and abroad, and to strengthen the capabilities of partners. The Operations Division advances the core tasks of the Alliance (Defence and Deterrence, Crisis Prevention and Management, Cooperative Security) by providing situational awareness, advance planning, well-exercised and executed crisis response, and outcome-oriented defence and related security cooperation programmes.

Within the Operations Division, the Defence and Security Cooperation Directorate (DSCD) facilitates political-military decision-making and programme implementation with partner nations. The directorate does this to strengthen resilience, promote integrity, transparency, accountability and good governance in the defence and related security sector of partner nations. They enhance the institutional and defence capabilities of partner nations so that they can better respond to crises at home and abroad. As the focus for NATO defence and security cooperation initiatives, the Directorate uses an integrated set of planning and programme implementation tools to develop effective and efficient state defence institutions under democratic control that comply with international norms and practices, and to develop forces and capabilities that can operate effectively with NATO forces when appropriate.

The Ukraine Practical Support (UPS) Section includes the Ukraine Capability Coalitions Coordination Team (UCCCT), a team of defence planners collectively working to ensure coordination and coherence with the efforts of NATO’s security assistance and training for Ukraine, the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) and the Allied Capability Coalitions, in line with the immediate to long-term needs of Ukraine and the interoperability requirements identified in NATO’s multi-year interoperability roadmap for Ukraine. Finally, the team is responsible for providing UDCG and Capability Coalitions-related briefing to the Secretary General and the relevant management boards/committees.

The Officer delivers coordination and coherence to meet the immediate to long-term requirements of Ukraine, while ensuring the capabilities and equipment donated are NATO interoperable. They support the development and implementation of projects under the CAP as part of NATO’s assistance to Ukraine’s defence and security sector to achieve interoperability with NATO.

• QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  

Essential

The incumbent must:

• possess a university degree from an institute of recognised standing, preferably in the field of political science, international relations, security studies, or another relevant discipline; or have attended a NATO or national military staff college or equivalent;
• have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of defence planning, evidenced through previous posts;
• have a very good understanding of transformation, reform and defence institution building processes;
• have in-depth knowledge of international affairs and defence policy issues;
• have considerable knowledge of military capabilities in at least one defence planning domain (land, air, maritime, or joint/enabling) and experience in the preparation of military force plans and associated financial, staffing, and procurement planning;
• be able to communicate concisely, clearly, logically and persuasively, verbally and in writing;
• possess social skills and cultural awareness enabling her/him to work in a multinational environment;
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other; and
• be flexible to travel frequently, including in Ukraine, and to work outside normal business hours:
  

DESIRABLE

The following would be considered an advantage:

• graduate from a national war college or possess a master degree from an institute of recognised standing, preferably in the field of military science, security studies, or another relevant discipline;
• knowledge and experience with the NATO Defence Planning Process and/or national defence planning processes;
• experience in transformation, reform and defence institution building processes in the post-Soviet space, ideally with Ukraine;
• knowledge and experience in all aspects of capability development, encompassing doctrine and policies, organisation, training, materiel, leadership/education, personnel, facilities, and interoperability.
• working knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian: and
• experience in advising at staff and senior leader level within government ministries and/or military commands.
• MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
  

Expertise Development

Follow and advise on the different steps of Ukrainian capability development, capacity building and long-term sustainable transition of the Ukrainian defence forces to Western equipment in the land domain while maintaining their warfighting ability. Be responsible for the analysis of defence and related security capabilities and subjects of a military nature, including the interpretation, analysis and assessment of military force plans in the land, maritime, air and joint/enabling domains.

Representation of the Organization

Regularly represent the DSCD in various meetings with national authorities of both NATO and Ukraine, including during meetings with Defence Ministers, Chiefs of Defence and Political Directors. Represent, as appropriate, the Alliance at conferences and other activities on issues falling within DSCD’s area of competence. Help enhance NATO’s public diplomacy and information efforts on these issues.

Knowledge Management

Analyse, advise, and report to NATO staffs and Allies on relevant Ukrainian plans and policies; and. Prepare reports, briefing material, and other material. Draft progress assessments based on an analysis of Ukrainian requirements and relevant information, and contribute to regular reports on NUC implementation.

Stakeholder Management

Working closely with the Allied Capability Coalitions, ensure coordination with other key stakeholders, including, though not limited to, NATO’s security assistance and training for Ukraine in Wiesbaden, the UDCG and the NATO Representation to Ukraine. Develop relations with national defence transformation experts in Allied and partner capitals, in the NATO structures, and in the European Union Military Staff, in order to support and encourage a culture of consultation and cooperation. Collaborate with staff in the Defence Policy and Planning Division (DPP), Political Affairs and Security Policies Division (PASP), Defence Investment Division (DI), the International Military Staff (IMS), Allied Command Operations (ACO), Allied Command Transformation (ACT), NATO Centres of Excellence, and national planning staffs, in order to understand, analyse and interpret the strategic environment, country-specific reform issues and requirements.

Project Management

Ensure the integration of activities, as appropriate, into related work streams across the NATO civilian and military structure. Manage projects and/or programmes as directed by the head of the Ukraine Practical Support Section.

Perform any other related duty as assigned.

• INTERRELATIONSHIPS
  

The incumbent works under the day-to-day guidance of the UCCCT Team Leader and works in close coordination with other colleagues working in the HQ on Ukraine. They work closely with the staff of the NATO Military Authorities, national delegations and liaison officers and, through the delegations, with authorities of both NATO and partner countries.

Direct reports: n/a.

Indirect reports: n/a.

• COMPETENCIES
  

The incumbent must demonstrate:

• Achievement: Creates own measures of excellence and improves performance;
• Analytical Thinking: Sees multiple relationships;
• Change Leadership: Expresses vision for change;
• Impact and Influence: Uses indirect influence;
• Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation;
• Organisational Awareness: Understands organisational politics;
• Teamwork: Solicits inputs and encourages others.
  

6. CONTRACT

Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years, during which the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite duration contract.

Contract clause applicable:

In accordance with the contract policy, this is a post in which turnover is desirable for political reasons in order to be able to accommodate the Organisation’s need to carry out its tasks as mandated by the Nations in a changing environment, for example by maintaining the flexibility necessary to shape the Organisation’s skills profile, and to ensure appropriate international diversity.

The maximum period of service foreseen in this post is 6 years. The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years. However, according to the procedure described in the contract policy the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite contract during the period of renewal and no later than one year before the end of contract.

If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’s member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.

Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Régulations.

• USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
  

Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:

• For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal ( link );
• For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment
  

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Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities.

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.

Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.

The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.

Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.

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