Officer, Operational Energy and Engineering

작업 내용

Primary Location

Belgium-Brussels

NATO Body

NATO International Staff (NATO IS)

Schedule

Full-time

Application Deadline

30-Apr-2025, 11:59:00 PM

Salary (Pay Basis)

7,970.25

Grade

NATO Grade G17-G20

• SUMMARY
  

The Defence Policy and Planning (DPP) Division leads work in the NATO International Staff on the defence-related aspects of the Alliance’s fundamental security tasks at the political-military level. The Defence Policy and Capabilities Directorate in DPP addresses a wide range of issues related to Alliance deterrence and defence policies and strategies, including the policy aspects of Alliance capabilities.

The Division’s Defence Enablement and Logistics Section provides timely, high quality political-military advice to NATO and national authorities related to the capabilities, resources and services that enable Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR)’s Area of Responsibility through reinforcement and sustainment, including through collective logistics.

The Officer – Operational Energy and Engineering provides expert advice of both a political-military and technical nature in NATO’s development of policy, strategy, concepts, doctrine and other guidance related to Operational Energy and Engineering. The Officer’s primary task is to support NATO and Alliance efforts in maintaining a sustainable and interoperable Operational Energy Supply Chain, including liquid fuels, in support of the enablement of SACEUR’s AOR and Alliance military activities. This includes supporting the development and management of technical energy and energy-handling standards that ensure interoperability in this functional area, as well as advising on military engineering related issues that require political-military advice or handling. They also act as the DPP subject matter expert on matters related to energy security from a defence policy and planning perspective. They primarily support the Logistics Committee and its sub-ordinate technical bodies, particularly the Operational Energy Committee, but also support work related to senior NATO committees, Agencies, and other relevant entities.

The incumbent will work in a Division which considers diversity and inclusion as essential to the way it works. At DPP, Diversity and Inclusion is considered to be as important as our programme of work and the number of staff who support it. DPP is a workplace that values each staff member for their contributions, perspectives and potential. At DPP, staff members feel equally involved in and supported in all areas of the workplace.

• QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  

Essential

The incumbent must:

• have a university degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field from an institute of recognized standing;
• have at least 7 years of proven professional experience in operational energy/petroleum logistics and standardisation;
• have sound experience in policy development and coordination;
• possess sound knowledge and expertise on the administrative and technical management and development of energy/petroleum standardization, petroleum refining and related industrial processes;
• possess sound knowledge and expertise on the governance, operations and resources related to the NATO fuel supply chain, and energy security matters;
• have experience in planning and managing scientific and technical meetings;
• be familiar with the Alliance’s political and military consultative processes and structures and the key defence and security policy issues on its agenda;
• have strong verbal and written communications skills;
• have sound experience working with multiple and diverse stakeholders;
• demonstrate good political judgement;
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (‘Advanced’) in one; I (‘Beginner’) in the other;
• be prepared to travel and to work outside normal office hours .
  

DESIRABLE

The following would be considered an advantage:

• knowledge of energy/petroleum programmes and activities, including energy transition planning, in Allied nations;
• experience in a position with similar responsibilities in a national administration, military, or regional/international organisation;
• a post-graduate university degree in a relevant field.
• MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
  

Policy Development

Play a leading role in the development and implementation of policy, strategy, concepts, doctrine and other guidance in close cooperation with nations, NATO Military Authorities (NMAs) and the NATO Standardisation Office (NSO), and monitor implementation. Analyse how current and future operational energy systems and engineering, capabilities, procedures, and standards impact and support NATO’s deterrence and defence posture. Analyse and advise on how operational energy/petroleum and engineering policies, concepts and doctrine will support the implementation of NATO’s Logistics Action Plan. Take into account lessons identified and learned from the strategic environment (including NATO military activities) in the development and implementation of policies, concepts, doctrine, and standards.

Expertise Development

Provide political-military and technical advice, including studies and assessments, on operational energy and engineering issues, with a focus on NATO’s Operational Energy Supply Chain, including liquid fuels (i.e., NATO’s common funded fixed bulk fuel infrastructure and deployable fuels handling equipment). Manage the development, coordination, and publication of energy/petroleum NATO standardisation agreements (STANAGs). Stay well informed on current developments and apply this knowledge to support the Section as a whole. Regularly exchange information with key stakeholders, such as the International Military Staff (IMS), Strategic Commands, and national representatives. Organise and address priorities, requirements, and tasks. Identify and advise DPP leadership and key stakeholders about urgent issues.

Stakeholder Management

Support the NATO Operational Energy Committee, including acting as its Civil Co-Chair as required, and provide staff support to its six sub-ordinate expert groups. Provide expert advice as required on energy/petroleum related matters to the Council, and relevant NATO bodies such as the Logistics Committee, Defence Policy and Planning Committee, Resilience Committee, Political Committee, and Resources Policy and Planning Board. Provide support on energy/petroleum aspects of the NATO Defence Planning Process.

Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with a range of relevant stakeholders, including Allied and partner representatives in NATO HQ, particularly from the relevant committees, and with representatives from relevant authorities in capitals, and counterparts in the International Military Staff, the Strategic Commands, NATO agencies and other appropriate bodies, and relevant regional/international organisations

Project Management

Develop and implement energy/petroleum-related projects and plans to meet NATO requirements. Provide advice on the NATO fuel supply chain, including on the NATO Pipeline System and associated facilities, follow-up plans for its restoration, modernisation and improvement. Analyse and follow-up on incident reporting affecting NATO petroleum facilities. Contribute to the development and implementation of the NATO Logistics Action Plan, including through the Operational Energy Committee’s programme of work. P rovide advice to other relevant NATO bodies on engineering, energy security and transition issues.

Representation of the Organization

Represent and support the Defence Enablement and Logistics Section as its Delegated Tasking Authority for Operational Energy in activities and meetings of the NATO Standardisation Staff Group and the NATO Committee for Standardisation. Represent DPP at the NATO Support and Procurement Agency and at the Central Europe Pipeline System Programme Board and support its activities as appropriate. Represent DPP in relevant work led by other IS and IMS organisations. Participate in conferences, seminars and other expert or public engagements.

Knowledge Management

Prepare reports, briefing materials (including memoranda), press materials, and presentations for delivery by senior officials. Organise and manage high-level internal/external conferences and meetings. Exercise Delegated Tasking Authority for energy/petroleum to ensure timely publication of STANAGs. Report on developments in own area of responsibility that apply to Section’s broader efforts. Channel information to key players in NATO in order to influence strategy and opinions .

Perform any other related duty as assigned.

• INTERRELATIONSHIPS
  

The Officer reports to the Head, Defence Enablement and Logistics Section. They maintain close working relationships with other DPP sections and with other International Staff Divisions as necessary, as well as with the IMS, the Strategic Commands and their relevant subordinate formations, and NATO Agencies. The incumbent also maintains close working relationships with representatives from national authorities, including Ministries of Defence and civil standardisation bodies, other regional/international organisations, and representatives from industry and the commercial sector as appropriate.

• 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.

NOTE: Irrespective of previous qualifications and experience, candidates for twin-graded posts will be appointed at the lower grade. Advancement to the higher grade is not automatic, and will not normally take place during the first three years of service in the post.

Under specific circumstances, serving staff members may be appointed directly to the higher grade, and a period of three years might be reduced by up to twenty four months for external candidates. These circumstances are described in the IS directive on twin-graded posts.

• 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. NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection process. Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation. 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. For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our website . Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab. NATO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. For more info please click here .