Head, Russia Policy Coordination Section

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Primary Location

Belgium-Brussels

NATO Body

NATO International Staff (NATO IS)

Schedule

Full-time

Application Deadline

11-Aug-2024, 5:59:00 PM

Salary (Pay Basis)

10,163.37

Grade

NATO Grade G22

‘Pending budget approval’

• SUMMARY
  

The PASP Division leads on the political aspects of NATO’s core tasks and is the International Staff’s hub for partnerships. Within PASP, the Russia Policy Coordination Section is responsible for the development and the implementation of political guidance related to NATO policies toward Russia .

The incumbent acts within the overall competence of PASP and in accordance with NATO-wide standards as well as with PASP Standing Operating Procedures. S/He helps develop, and is responsible for the implementation of political guidance related to NATO’s policy towards Russia .

The incumbent reports to the Director for Partnerships and Global Affairs and is responsible for Russia policy. They provide political advice on NATO’s policy toward Russia and organises and leads the work of the Section.

They manage staff under their supervision in accordance with the principles of team-work, transparency, and delegation of authority. They engage with country representatives, NATO staff, and representatives of other international organisations and NGOs.

Key challenges facing the successful candidate for the first three-five years will include:

• Managing the Russia Policy Coordination team on a busy set of files using sound management principles.
• Taking account of the evolving security situation in the Euro-Atlantic area in the framework of NATO’s policy towards Russia.
• Providing oversight for the policy work on Russia.
  

!In addition to the application form, candidates are expected to submit a Word or pdf document summarising their views on the key challenges, and how they would address them if selected for the position. This essay will be evaluated as part of the longlisting assessment (see full instructions on how to apply below “7.Recruitment Process”).

• QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  

Essential

The incumbent must:

• possess a university degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in the field of political science, public or international relations or another relevant discipline;
• have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience;
• have proven experience in managing and leading a diverse team, both onsite and remotely;
• demonstrate a strong understanding of security issues in the Euro-Atlantic area;
• have experience in programme/project management;
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other, with the demonstrated capacity to draft clearly, concisely and rapidly in one of the official languages;
• be ready to travel and work outside of normal office hours.
  

DESIRABLE

The following would be considered an advantage:

• working knowledge of Russian language ;
• experience of work dealing with Russia;
• diplomatic experience in the foreign service of a member country or in an international organisation;
• strong analytical skills;
• strong presentational skills.
• MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
  

Policy Development

Support relevant policy development work in North Atlantic Council (NAC), and the respective subordinate committees, in preparation for key meetings and related discussions and decisions. Assist senior NATO officials in developing relevant policy points and documents. Ensure that political contacts and cooperation activities are consistent with and support NAC decisions. Provide advice to Allied and Partner representatives on policy questions related to Russia.

Project Management

Facilitate Allied work on Russia policy. Oversee and support the development and implementation of specific programmes and projects related to Russia policy work, help politically inform the work of other teams in NATO International Staff working on partnership issues, assign related activities to Country Officers and guide their progress.

Stakeholder Management

Support the Alliance’s initiatives by collaborating with allied and partner officials. Prepare, support, and chair – if/when appropriate – meetings of the Partnership and Cooperative Security Committee, the Political Committee, and relevant task forces. Oversee and guide the work of Staff Officers within the Section. Assist in the organisation, preparation and follow-up of meetings and official visits involving senior NATO officials. Liaise with managers and/or senior staff across NATO and with partner missions. Liaise with other international organisations at equivalent level, as well as NGOs as necessary. Promote team spirit, transparency, flexibility and collegiality and ensure full cooperation and transparency within and between sections.

Expertise Development

Provide guidance and advice to PGAD Country Officers.

Representation of the Organisation

Visit Allies and partner countries as necessary. Meet partner officials and members of partner missions to NATO. Conduct briefings and presentations to senior level groups visiting NATO HQ. Represent NATO at international conferences and towards other international organisations, as appropriate.

Financial Management

Assist management in the proper allocation and recording of programme and project funds under the Section’s responsibility. Work with the PASP Division Administrative Officer to ensure all resources dedicated to the Section are used in accordance with NATO financial regulations, and work to prepare performance management reports of budget expenditure.

Knowledge Management

Monitor and analyse political developments in Russia, along with other related developments affecting security, stability and cooperation in the Euro-Atlantic region; advise on their implications for Alliance policies. Provide policy recommendations, as appropriate. Advise other staff and senior NATO officials on all aspects of NATO’s relations with Russia.

People Management

Manage the Section in accordance with NATO-wide standards as well as with PASP Standing Operating Procedures. In particular, delegate down authority for individual portfolios and empower officers to take responsibility for their own work while keeping management informed and seeking guidance or approval as appropriate. Adhere to sound and inclusive management principles, and provide in-depth mentoring, coaching and training opportunities as well as regular feedback on performance. Be available to offer guidance at critical moments.

Perform any other related duty as assigned.

• INTERRELATIONSHIPS
  

The incumbent reports to the Director of the Partnerships and Global Affairs Directorate. They oversee the distribution of tasks related to PGAD activities to the responsible officers and support staff that operate on a relatively autonomous basis. They interact with managers and senior officers throughout the IS, International Military Staff, allied delegations and partner missions and represent the Section and Directorate on a frequent basis.

Direct Reports: 3

Indirect reports: N/A

• COMPETENCIES
  

The incumbent must demonstrate:

• Achievement: Sets and works to meet challenging goals;
• Analytical Thinking: Sees multiple relationships;
• Change Leadership: Personally leads change;
• Impact and Influence: Uses complex influence strategies;
• Initiative: Plans and acts up to a year ahead;
• Organisational Awareness: Understands underlying issues;
• Teamwork: Works to build commitment.
  

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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More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm)

Candidates are requested to attach their essay to their application on Taleo, by latest 11 August 2024, 23h59 (CET Brussels time).

The title of the attachment must include the vacancy reference 241094and the words “Key challenges”.

Please note that the competition for this post is provisionally scheduled as follows:

Pre-selection testing in August 2024;

Final selection in October 2024, in Brussels, Belgium.

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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