QD-5: Principal Planning Officer (Common Funded Projects)

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    4 weeks ago
  • Category:
  • Deadline:
    16/09/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post N° QD-5/ Ref. No 2024_00357

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  • University degree in a relevant field of study or relevant experience (e.g. Business Management).
  • Good knowledge of NATO Common Funded Capability Delivery Governance Model, NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP) and procurement practices.
  • Very good understanding of NSPA’s role within NATO, particularly NSPA’s role in development, delivery and in-service support of common funded capabilities.
  • Recognised Programme Management and Project Management Certification [e.g. Managing Successful Programmes, PRINCE2®, Project Management Professional (PMP)], or International Project Management Association (IPMA).
  • Knowledge of defence/general resource management related to acquisition, equipment and logistics support activities.
  • NATO’s two official languages are English and French. The work of this post is mainly conducted in English, therefore fluency in that language is essential and working knowledge of French is desirable.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

  • Multicultural environment
  • Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
  • Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
  • Excellent health coverage
  • Great work/life balance
  • Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays
  • Pension Scheme

POST DETAILS

  • Basic monthly salary: EUR 10 545.80, tax free.
  • (Definite Duration) This position is required for a limited time and the incumbent of this post will be offered a definite duration contract until 31 December 2027.

HOW TO APPLY?

All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.

NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.

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NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 02 September 2024.

Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.

Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.

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Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.

The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.

NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.

NSPA COVID MEASURES:
All deployable vacancy announcements include the requirement to be fully vaccinated at the time of receiving the offer of employment. No offer of employment shall be made to deployable candidates who refuse to be vaccinated.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.