JOB DESCRIPTION

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. It will be filled as soon as possible.

In view of the urgency of this project, qualified candidates who hold or have recently held a valid NATO or National security clearance will be given priority consideration.

Summary

The JWC plans, prepares, and executes static and distributed joint operational level training in support of Warfare Development and Warfighting readiness.

The Exercises, Training, and Innovation (ET&I) Directorate is JWC’s delivery organisation for the design and execution of joint, operational-level focused collective training for NATO Command Structure (NCS) and NATO Force Structure (NFS) HQs in order to prepare them for real-world operations.

Within the ET&I Directorate the incumbent’s main responsibility is to plan, prepare, and deliver static and distributed operational and strategic level training in support of Warfare Development and warfighting readiness. Specifically provide project management framework and supporting processes to conduct NATO training exercises for the incorporation of emerging concepts and alignment of key training audiences into exercises where JWC is the designated officer directing the exercise (ODE). This will include the analysis, development, and implementation of deterrence concepts into the exercise planning and delivery processes.

REPORTS TO

Manager (Setting/Scenario Development) – A3/G17

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

The incumbent’s duties are:

• Provide subject-matter-expert advice, manage the development, refinement, and delivery of JWC’s deterrence exercise series to enable JWC to develop it’s exercise planning processes and staffing and incorporate the developments into BI-SC 75-003;

 

• Provide ET&I an understanding of deterrence and emerging concepts in line with NATO’s evolving strategic priorities for 2030;

 

• Develop a roadmap for implementing emerging concepts and integrating NATO’s deterrence ambition into JWC’s exercises and training;

 

• Monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of JWC’s 2030 deterrence and emerging concepts Integration Roadmap and provide recommendations on potential improvements to JWC’s structure and ways of working, in relation to deterrence and emerging concepts;

 

• Highlight emerging opportunities for JWC to enhance its delivery of deterrence based exercises and capabilities;

 

• Recommending to ET&I, applicable projects and suitable staff best positioned to complete them;

 

• Provide expert advice and guidance on deterrence and emerging concepts to the JWC’s leadership team and staff;

 

• Communicating within ET&I and with external stakeholders in order to keep the project aligned with JWC’s wider programme;

 

• Integrate US HQ, US exercises and emerging concepts into NATO exercises and developing risks to scope, schedule, cost and risk for assigned exercise project;

 

• Liaison with internal exercise-related stakeholders, Training Audience (including newly identified i.e. USEUCOM & AFRICOM) and SHAPE;

 

By addressing these areas develop a comprehensive understanding, at JWC, of the intersection between deterrence, emerging concepts and NATO 2030 and identify and deliver actionable strategies for enhancing deterrence and emerging concepts integration into JWCs exercises and training.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Professional/Experience

• At least 4 years’ functional experience of Operations: Experience in planning, executing, and managing operations and initiatives across multiple domains in NATO or National equivalent.

 

• Strategic Planning: at least 2 years’ experience in developing and implementing long-term strategies for military operations or defence.

 

• Policy Development: at least 2 years’ experience in developing policies related to Joint Operations in NATO or National equivalent level.

 

A qualification in a formal project management methodology. (e.g. APMP/Agile/Scrum) and 2 years post related experience, which includes 1 year function related experience

Education/Training

• University Degree and 4 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.

Language

English – Upper Intermediate/Advanced

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Professional/Experience

• 4 years’ experience of Joint Staff planning; exercise planning and delivery at national, international or NATO levels.

 

• 4 years’ experience in military exercise development and delivery.

 

• Understanding of the structures and principles of the NATO Training and Exercise portfolio.

 

Understanding of the operational planning process.

ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES

Considerable maturity and professional judgement is required to make decisions on to ensure seamless provision of high quality support to the JWC and supported Training Audiences. High level of organizational and coordination skills. Excellent managerial, interpersonal, and communication skills with a visionary view to evolving requirements to meet future challenges. Able to cope with stress, and possessing good health. Must be able to work as a member of a team in a multi-national environment. An analytical, systematic and pro-active approach is important. The duties will require a capacity for original thought, including the incorporation of emerging concepts. The incumbent should be self-motivated and capable of working under pressure.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is normally performed in an office environment.
NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A PROJECT LINKED NATO CIVILIAN POST AT JWC:

JWC, as an equal opportunities employer, values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We welcome applications from nationals of all NATO Member States and strongly encourage women to apply.

Applications are to be submitted, in English, using the NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP) (). Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail, e-mail, fax, etc) will not be accepted.

NTAP allows for the adding of attachments. Candidates are to attach a copy of the qualification(s)/certificate(s) covering the highest level of education and vocational qualifications held to support their application.

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.

Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

Remarks:

Notes for candidates: The candidature of NATO redundant staff at grade G15 / A-2 will be considered before any other candidates.

Notes for NATO Civilian Human Resources Managers: if you have qualified redundant staff at grade G15 / A-2, who wish to be considered for this post, please advise JWC Civilian HR no later than the closing date.

Contract:

This project post is limited to a definite duration of three years. There is no guarantee that the post will continue beyond that period. The successful applicant will be offered a three-year definite duration employment contract. Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.

 

Salary:

Starting basic salary is NOK 90,669.00 per month (tax-free). Additional allowances may apply depending on the personal circumstances of the successful candidate. For further details see NATO Terms & Conditions.

For any queries, please contact the Joint Warfare Centre Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements