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 Plans Directorate is responsible for the development, review and maintenance of Strategic Planning, Advanced Planning and Crisis Planning products for ACO.
The Strategic Development of Forces Division (SDF) will coordinate and assure the synchronization and cohesion of all issues related to the development, generation and readiness of NATO forces and force capabilities. SDF will be responsible for generating forces and reporting force readiness, coordinating ACO’s contribution to NATO Defence Planning Process, identifying capability gaps and force operational requirements for desired effects, and providing expertise for concepts, policies, and force standards that facilitate the development of comprehensive, interoperable, and prepared forces through Baseline Activities and Current Operations, Crises and/or Maximum Level of Effort.
The Command and Control Systems Operational User and Support Branch (C2SOUS) will develop, identify, manage and coordinate operational requirements and interoperability aspects of C2 systems.
The Systems Support Section (SUP) will execute the Capability User Authority (CUA) including the conduct of maintenance and technical support, as well as technical evaluations of C2 systems. It will manage and monitor through-life system management, in-service support and budget execution of NATO C2 systems and sensors.
This post contributes to the Systems Support (SUP) Section and in particular for future NATO 2030 ISS requirements related to the Integrated Air & Missile Defence (IAMD) expansion.
Principal Duties
The incumbent's duties are:
1.Is the principal interface between SHAPE PLANS FD C2SOUS and Air Command Ramstein, DEU with the co-located Balistic Missile Defence Operation centre (BMDOC), Backup Static Air Defence Centre (SADC), Joint Force Air Component (JFAC) – hereafter referred to as “the Unit”;
2.Captures IAMD requirements from the Unit and translate them into inputs to the Medium Term Military/Resource Planning when eligible for Common-Funded (CF) Operation & Maintenance (O&M) through the Military Budget (MB) or as inputs to Operational Requirements Statements (ORS) for projects subject to funding through the NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP);
3.Contributes to the overall ACO Performance Management System iaw the ACO Directive 80-032, by assessing reported ACO Performance Tracking and Information System (APTIS) from assigned sites;
4.Monitors and analyses the performance and technical availability of assigned units, including the support provided by service providers;
5.Supports the Technical Evaluation programme conducted by SHAPE and conducts on-demand evaluations;
6.Ensures that NATO IAMD systems are maintained in adherence to the Minimum Military Requirement and to interoperability, integrity and logistics provisioning criteria;
7.Provides contribution to annual SACEUR's Report on Performance of the NATO IAMD Environment;
8.Provides staff inputs to management of NATO IAMD systems, including NATO Integrated Air & Missile Defence System (NATINAMDS) communications extensions;
9.Manages the record of systems deficiencies identified for the unit and makes recommendations on modifications, improvements and technical updates. Once approved at the appropriate level, progresses the follow-up recommendations and correction of deficiencies.
Special Requirements and Additional Duties
Theincumbent may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and /or TDY assignments , both within and without NATO boundaries.
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 work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment.
Essential Qualifications
a. Professional/Experience
1.Experience in Integrated Air & Missile Defence (IAMD) systems, including operational, technical, or engineering roles.
2.Experience with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to performance monitoring.
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.
The additional job specific qualifications and experience is described under Professional/Experience paragraph. In case of ambiguity the required job specific experience have priority over the standard education and training levels and experience described here.
c. Language
English - SLP 3333 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
Desirable Qualifications
a. Professional Experience
1.Demonstrable evidence of maintaining knowledge of Command and Control, including communications and Logistics of NATO Integrated Air & Missile Defence Systems.
2.Knowledge of NATO concepts of operations for NATO IAMD and its policies and architectures.
3.Knowledge of NATO project planning and funding and their related procedures.
Attributes/Competencies
a. Personal Attributes:
- Comprehensive operational and technical knowledge of NATO IAMD systems, including (Military) Logistic Support services.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NATO Financial principles.
b. Professional Contacts:
The incumbent will have regular technical interchange meetings with service providers.
c. Contribution To Objectives:
The position contributes to the execution of the following ACO objectives:
- Enhance interconnectivity, interoperability and availability of CIS services and C2 processes;
- Increase the survivability and resilience of NATO's Command and Control;
- Execute and enhance NATO IAMD Mission;
- Enhance the delivery of NATO Command Structure Air C2;
- Enhance the integration between NATO Command Structure and NATO Force Structure Air C2.
REMARKS:
Duration of contract: The successful candidate will fill this post as a Project Linked 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.
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.
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.
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.
We believe that all people are capable of great things.Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the criteria listed within this job description.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A NATO CIVILIAN POST AT SHAPE:
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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 security clearance and a medical certificate.
Remarks:
a)Only nationals from the 32 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)Qualified redundant staff of the same grade interested in this post should inform this office, via their HR/Personnel Office by not later than vacancy’s closing date.
d)Candidates’ individual telephone, e-mail or telefax enquiries cannot be dealt with. All candidates will receive an answer indicating the outcome of their application.
e)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.