1. SUMMARY
The Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments Division (D2IA) leads on the rapid development and delivery of cutting-edge and interoperable defence capabilities, working with innovation ecosystems and industry across the Alliance to meet NATO’s deterrence and defence needs.
The incumbent works in the Industry, Partnerships and Policy Section (IPPS), and carries out the duties of a defence production analyst within a team of defence industrial capacity officers. The incumbent is responsible for applying analytical techniques to the collection and analysis of data from all relevant sources on defence industrial capacity and production. Additionally, the incumbent supports the development of analytical products and provides actionable recommendations, in support of IPPS and overall D2IA work strands.
2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The incumbent must:
• possess a university degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant field;
• have at least 2 years of relevant work experience, including researching, analysing and presenting data for strategic decision making, using qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• have an understanding of current strategic policies and issues relating to the transatlantic defence and technological industrial base;
• have excellent analytical skills, strong briefing (verbal and written) skills including the ability to identify and distil complex policy issues; and
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other.
The following would be considered an advantage:
• a broad knowledge of the military armament systems/equipment including platforms, weapons and associated support equipment.
3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Policy Development: Provide data-driven advice on defence policy and cooperation in relation to defence industrial capacity and production. Contribute to the development of guidance on industry related defence matters. Draft policy proposals and provide input to policy, strategy and conceptual papers developed by colleagues.
Information Management: Develop and oversee data repositories, resources and tools to support the section’s efficient access to information in relation to industrial production and supply chains. Monitor ongoing developments related to the Alliance’s industrial base. Exchange knowledge and information with colleagues on topics influenced by industrial developments.
Project Management: Identify, analyse, design and contribute expertise to projects/programmes. Deliver high quality reports on defence industrial matters as tasked, including actionable recommendations based on an assessment of available information. Identify and analyse trends related insights to inform decision-making.
Stakeholder Management: Develop a network of internal and external stakeholders to support research and analysis. Represent the Division and participate in meetings at NATO staff level and with external stakeholders, in particular the EU.
Perform any other related duty as assigned.
4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS
Reporting line: The incumbent reports to the assigned lead officer within the section.
Interactions: They work in close cooperation with the section and entire Division. They also maintain contacts with senior members of the International Staff and International Military Staff, members of national delegations, NATO Science & Technology Organization, NATO Agencies, International Organizations, industry partners and subject-matter experts.
Direct reports: N/a
Indirect reports: N/a.
5. COMPETENCIES
The incumbent must demonstrate:
• Analytical Thinking: sees multiple relationships.
• Clarity and Accuracy: checks own work.
• Conceptual Thinking: applies learned concepts.
• Customer Service Orientation: takes personal responsibility for correcting problems.
• Impact and Influence: takes multiple actions to persuade.
• Initiative: is decisive in a time-sensitive situation.
• Organizational Awareness: understands organisational climate and culture.
• Teamwork: expresses positive attitudes and expectations of team or team members.
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. These circumstances are described in the IS directive on twin-graded posts.
7. 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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8. 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.
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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.
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