1. Post Context/Post Summary
Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) HQ is the Théâtre 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 Operations Directorate is responsible to Chief of Staff (COS) for monitoring and coordinating operational staff functions.
The Engineering (GENG) Division analyses the terrain and infrastructure of the Area of Operations (AOR) and determines their effect on mobility, counter-mobility and survivability, recommends protective works and neutralization of opposing force's protective structures; it also proposes infrastructure improvements and protection against improvised explosive devices.
The lnfrastructure and Plans Branch provides advice on the infrastructure in the Area of Operations and on military engineering to the Land Operations Planning Group and drafts LANDCOM projects for the NATO Security lnvestment Programme.
The Staff Officer (Engineering Resource and Logistics) provides Engineer resources and logistics to the OPG and deployed force. ln a crisis deploys with the GENG Div.
2. Principal Duties
The incumbent's duties are:
ln Peacetime Vigilance, the incumbent fulfils the following functions/duties:
1.ls responsible to the Branch Head for all matters related to GENG Logistics, resources and Host Nation Support (HNS), including coordination of Logistic effort with the Logistic Division, JFC and Contractors.
2.The GENG representative to DCOS Support disciplines.
3.Coordinates and monitors the development and implementation the GËNG Logistics, resources and HNS arrangements within the LANDCOM Area of Responsibility.
4.Contributes in the development of MILENG logistic plans, Engineer Appendices in Operational Staff work and be prepared to support the SO Plans and 5O Operations in Operational Planning Group (OPG) events.
5.Provides contribution and input to the relevant Recognized Military Engineer Picture, Recognized Logistic Picture and LOGFAS.
6.ldentifies and highlights Engineer Logistic and Resource shortfalls, risks and surpluses.
7.Supports Requirement Review WG/B, HQ Sustainment WG/B and HNS WG as required.
8.Develop and maintain input to NATO doctrine and publications.
9.Submits observations in his/her area of expertise and contributes to the Lessons Learned process.
10.Advise the Command on any issues pertaining to MILENG Logistics and resources.
ln Crisis, in addition to the above they:
11. Apply the same tasks from above to the Planning cycle.
12. Contributes to Land Coordination Orders, OPORDs, FRAGOs.
13. Supports Requirement Review WG/B, HQ Sustainment WG/B and HNS WG as required.
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 lnternational 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 categorized as No Risk.
4. Essential Qualifications
a. Professional/Experience
(1) Combat Engineering
Activities that operate, maintain, and perform war/battle damage repair and other engineering functions typically in support of military operations. lnvolved in operational planning to identify the minimum essential engineering services required to support the commitment of military forces.
Skill Level (Enable)
Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability. Exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy. Plans own work to meet given objectives and processes. lnfluences customers, suppliers and partners at account level. May have some responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of resources. Participates in external activities related to own specialism. Makes decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives. Work includes a broad range of complex technical or professional activities; in a variety of contexts. lnvestigates, defines and resolves complex issues. Selects appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools and applications. Communicates fluently, orally and in writing, and can present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives. Plans, schedules and monitors work to meet time and quality targets. Rapidly absorbs new information and applies it effectively. Maintains an awareness of developing technologies and their application and takes some responsibility for driving own development.
Experience
Three years’ experience as engineer at Division Headquarters level or higher
(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 (Enable)
Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability. Exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy. Plans own work to meet given objectives and processes. lnfluences customers, suppliers and partners at account level. May have some responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of resources. Participates in external activities related to own specialism. Makes decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives. Work includes a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, in a variety of contexts. lnvestigates, defines and resolves complex issues. Selects appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools and applications. Communicates fluently, orally and in writing, and can present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives. Plans, schedules and monitors work to meet time and quality targets. Rapidly absorbs new information and applies it effectively. Maintains an awareness of developing technologies and their application and takes some responsibility for driving own development.
b. Education/Training
(auto-generated based on the grade and the NATO Occupational Codes)
University Degree in Military engineering Disciplines, 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 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.
d. NATO Occupational Codes
5MRC - Combat Engineering
5M4A - Military Logistics (General)
5. Desirable Qualifications
a. Professional Experience
b. Education/Training
c. Language
None specified
6. Attributes/Competencies
• Personal Attributes: Leadership: Incumbent should have either military command experience at the Battalion or higher level or have executive experience of equivalent level in the civilian sector. Leadership experience should be in a training, technology or service organization and be values based.
Problem Solving: Investigates, defines and resolves complex issues incorporating thorough analysis. Rapidly absorbs new information and applies it effectively to achieve broadly defined objectives within an established framework of accountability.
Communications: Communicates in English fluently, orally and in writing, and can present complex information to both technical and nontechnical audiences to inform and influence stakeholders.
Planning: Incumbent should have planning experience with military organizations above the Brigade level with a thorough understanding of planning horizons and transitioning plans to orders for execution.
Management: Able to schedule own work, the efforts of a project management team, and assigned working groups to meet Land Domain objectives and goals in a fair and equitable manner.
• Professional Contacts:
- Incumbent expected to have frequent and purposeful engagement with SHAPE counterparts in OACM.
- Engagement with SHAPE, ACT, NCIA and NATO HQ Office of Resources also critical to job performance relating to facilities management and sustainment.
- Participation in Battle Rhythms of all three JFCs needed to ensure operational synchronization.
- Regular coordination with and reporting to the SHAPE Business Continuity enterprise to address risk and preserve CC2 through survivability and resilience
• Contribution To Objectives: - The incumbent will have cross-directorate impacts to the pursuit of and completion of objectives, tasks and missions. By having direct and frequent engagement with the COS and all DCOS, they will be ideally informed and positioned to synchronize efforts and pre-empt divergent efforts.
There are no reporting responsibilities.
This post reports to:
OLC OEPX 0010 - Branch Head (Infrastructure and Plans) - OF-4
This post does not deputise anybody.
This post is not deputised by anybody.
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.
In 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).
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
In 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.
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.
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)
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