l. Post Context / Post Summary
Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) HQ is the Theatre Land Component and Land Component and Land Advocate responsible for coordinating and synchronizing NATO and Partner Land Forces by enabling land domain readiness, interoperability, standardization, and competency; on
order deploys headquarters elements to provide planning, coordination, and command capabilities to Allied forces.
The Support Directorate is responsible for providing LANDCOM with organizational structures, personnel, logistics, communications and information systems and base support.
The G4 Division provides advice on Logistics to the Command, to the Land Operations Planning Group and to the Combat Readiness Evaluation teams.
The IKM Analyst is responsible for inputting data and retrieving data from LOGFAS and for helping with the training on Logistic Systems and integration of artificial intelligence (Al) with the administration of them.
2. Principal Duties
The incumbent's duties are:
. Supports the ACOS by provision of logistics functional area (FAS) support in general.
. Provides the required logistic data to contribute on accurate Logistic situational awareness (SA) using logistics functional area (FAS).
. Supports the ACOS by development of the required data collections outside logistics functional area (FAS).
. Supports the Assistant (Logistics Information Systems (LlS) Management and Administration) to establish different Logistic SA products like Recognized Logistic Picture (RLP) and the required reports.
. Supports the LIS Administrator in the implementation of logistics functional area (FAS) in G4 as well as the training including interoperability with other Functional Area Services (FAS).
. Provides assistance to all meetings and conferences conducted by G4 Division.
3. Special Requirements and Additional Duties
The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organization at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.
The incumbent may be required to undertake operation deployments in support of military operations and exercises and/or TDY assignments both within and without NATO's boundaries. Such operational requirement may exceed 30 days duration up to 183 days in any period of 547 days, and may be on short notice. For NATO International Civilian Staff, acceptance of an employment contract linked to this post constitutes agreement to deploy in excess of 30 days if required.
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.
4. Essential Qualifications
a. Professional / Experience
(l) Knowledge Management
The systematic management of vital knowledge to create value for the organization by capturing, sharing, developing and exploiting the collective knowledge of the organization to improve performance, support decision making and mitigate risks. The development of a supportive and collaborative knowledge sharing culture to drive the successful adoption of technology solutions for knowledge management. Providing access to informal, tacit knowledge as well as formal, documented, explicit knowledge by facilitating internal and external collaboration and communications.
Skill Level (Apply)
Maintains knowledge management systems and content to meet business needs. Supports others to enable them to complete knowledge management activities and form knowledge management habits. Reports on progress of knowledge management activities. Configures and develops knowledge management systems and standards. Supports changes to work practices to support capture and use of knowledge.
Experience
Three year's experience in the operation of logistics applications such as LOGFAS.
Requires personal who have served as staff related IKM Analyst/Advisor in military headquarters or civilian/private organizations.
(2) Military Logistics (General)
Activities that involve logistics management. Participates in the overall planning, organizing, and directing of programmes, services, and support activities carried out through all logistics functions. Develops plans and policy guidance to implement logistics management programs. Directs and administers a positive management- oriented logistics management programme.
Skill Level (Assist)
Works under routine direction. Uses limited discretion in resolving issues or enquiries. Works without frequent reference to others. Interacts with and may influence immediate colleagues. May have some external contact with customers, suppliers and partners. May
have more influence in own domain. Performs a range of work activities in varied environments. May contribute to routine issue resolution. Understands and uses appropriate methods, tools and applications. Demonstrates a rational and organized approach to work. Identifies and negotiates own development opportunities. Has sufficient communication skills for effective dialogue with customers, suppliers and partners. ls able to work in a team. ls able to plan, schedule and monitor own work within short time horizons. Absorbs new information when it is presented systematically and applies it effectively.
b. Education/Training
University Degree in logistics, transport or related discipline and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4
years post related experience.
The additional job specific qualifications and experience is described under Professional/Experience paragraph (4/a). ln case of ambiguity the required job specific experience has priority over the standard education and training levels and experience described here.
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
Experience of a similar function in a NATO or national logistics environment.
Previous experience in a military headquarters or international organization.
Experience in logistic (national and international).
Experience in planning of logistic training.
Previous experience in NATO Mission.
b. Education/Training
c. Language
None specified
6. Attributes/Competencies
Personal Attributes: Must be considerate of others and able to embrace the multiple cultures within a multinational organization. Must be of sound judgement to ensure reliability in times of decision making. Must be open to professional criticism to enable continuous development of the Division and its personnel. Must be able to quickly adapt to different situations and tasks. Must adopt a diplomatic approach when engaging in complex situations.
Professional Contacts: Routine interaction with all other Divisions / Directorates within LANDCOM will see the incumbent continuously engaging with personnel from across the organization. External engagement with other Component Commands, Subordinate Units and other external stakeholders will be necessary in fulfilling the role of Coordination Assistant.
Contribution to Objectives: As every directorate in the headquarters requires logistic review and support, there are not enough logisticians to cover the day-to-day actions. The work cannot be redistributed because currently, cover the day-to-day actions. The work cannot be redistributed because currently, since to meet the high demand of organization of the HQ , crucial to have an expert and solid incumbent.
Given that many actions involve logistic and sustainment domain, this is a non-negotiable skill that must be added in order to adequately
meet the mission.
There are no reporting responsibilities.
This post reports to:
OLC RLXX 0010 - Assistant Chief of Staff (G4) - OF-5
This post does not deputize anybody.
This post is not deputised by anybody.
7. Additional information
a. Allowances
Members of the staff who fulfil the conditions of eligibility laid down in the Civilian Personnel Regulations shall receive the appropriate allowances/supplements. Some of the allowances are installation allowance, expatriation allowance, family allowance and education allowance. Please refer to Chapter VII of the Civilian Personnel Regulations for details.
b. Privileges & Tax Exemptions
ln line with the bilateral agreement, the NATO International Civilians who are neither Turkish nationals, nor permanent residents in Türkiye are granted various privileges and tax exemptions (covering purchase of motor vehicles, motorcycles, caravans, trailers, fuel, household furnishing and appliances and other similar items).
c. Contract
This vacancy notice is for a NATO-2030 agenda project-linked NATO International Civilian (PLN) post. This post is limited to a three-year definite duration project.
d. How to Apply
ln 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 Land Command HQ. Note that once you created your profile, you will be able to use it to apply for other vacancies within NATO.
e. Employment Pre-Requisites
Candidates are invited to submit their applications only if:
- 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.
Notice for candidates: LANDCOM is undergoing a reorganization that might affect the job description of this post.
f. Allied Land Command
LANDCOM is the Theatre Land Component and Land Advocate responsible for coordinating and synchronizing NATO and Partner Land Forces by enabling land domain READINESS, INTEROPERABILITY STANDARDIZATION, and COMPETENCY;
stands ready to deploy headquarters elements to provide planning, coordination, and C2 capabilities to Allied forces.
For history of LANDCOM, please refer to this link: Allied Land Command - History (nato.int)
g. Izmir
Izmir is Türkiye's third largest city and one of its largest ports. It is located on an important commercial route with its 13 industrial areas and 2 free zones. With its multidirectional manufacturing facilities, rich natural resources and high quality of life; Izmir is a prominent city both in Türkiye and the world. Izmir demonstrates development in terms of exportation, an important indicator of economy. This qualification provides advantage to Izmir to compete socially and economically, to develop capacity and to accommodate. For more information: Izmir - Wikipedia
8. Additional Remarks
a. All applicants are reminded that if hired, to reside here, all members including their dependents must comply with Host Nation requirements and definitions regarding residency.
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies supporting statements in their applications. Appointment is subject to obtaining a NS security clearance and a medical certificate.
e. NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (Al) 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 Al 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.