Job/Post Number: Chief Technology Officer

Title: OLC GXCX 1010

Directorate: Office of Chief of Staff

Clearance Level: NATO SECRET

Grade: NATO Grade G15

Basic Salary: 233,689 TRY

NATO Body/Post Location: ACO / Headquarters Allied Land Command, Izmir (Türkiye)

Closing Date: 27 December 2025

1. Post Context/Post Summary

Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) HQ 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; on order deploys headquarters elements to provide planning, coordination, and command capabilities to Allied forces.

The Command Group is responsible for the overall operation of LANDCOM and the achievement of the LANDCOM mission.

The Office of the Chief of Staff (COS) provides him/her with all the administrative support that he/she needs to carry out his/her functions.

The Chief Technology Officer is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive IT strategy that aligns with the priorities set by the Commander of LANDCOM. This role is essential for driving technological innovation, shaping the digital roadmap, and ensuring the successful implementation of technology initiatives within the organization. The CTO oversees various technical aspects, including systems architecture, software development, network infrastructure, and data security. Additionally, they manage the IT budget to ensure the IT infrastructure adapts to the organization’s evolving needs.

2. Principal Duties

The incumbent’s duties are:

• Propose a vision on how technology will be used in line with the Commanders priorities for safety, quality, security, redundancy and availability

• Manage the technology organization and lead the organizations digital transformation

• Manage operational and non-operational technical services to meet the requirements of different stakeholders

• Ensure that the technological resources meet short and long-term goals

• Create timelines for development and deployment of all technological services

• Maintain a stakeholder-focused outlook and to ensure the timely delivery of programs

• Manage the technology budgets and timeframes

• Optimize the technology organization in close cooperation with other Agency bodies (i.e. SHAPE, ACT, etc.)

• Stay on top of technology trends (e.g. Big Data, AI, Machine Learning) and developments (e.g. NATO Cloud Services)

• Ensure that all technology practices adhere to NATO standards

• Perform any other task in line with the main purpose of the job

• Functional area decision authority.

Legal Authority – Legal Authority: None

Budget Authority – Budget Authority: None

Decision Authority – Decision Authority: None

3. Special Requirements and Additional Duties

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

This a mandatory deployment post. The incumbent may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or TDY assignments, both within and outside NATO’s boundaries. Such operational deployment may exceed 30 days duration up to 183 days in any period of 547 days, and may be on short notice. For NATO International Civilian Staff, acceptance of an employment contract linked to this post constitutes agreement to deploy in excess of 30 days if required.

The incumbent is required to undertake operation deployments and/or TDY assignments both within and without NATO’s boundaries up to 30 days.

The incumbent is required to undertake operation deployments and/or TDY assignments both within and without NATO’s boundaries up to 180 days.

The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment.

Normal Working Conditions apply.

The risk of injury is categorised as No Risk.

4. Essential Qualifications

a. Professional/Experience

(1) Information Systems Engineering and Maintenance

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. Influences 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. Investigates, 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 year’s experience in the design and implementation of Information Technology systems.

Experience (5-10 years) leading major Information and Communication Technology (ICT) transformation programs at the senior executive management level, involving leading and managing change in a dynamic technical organization. Such experience should encompass:

• Development, management, acquisition and/ or implementation of major communications, computer, command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and services;

• Change agent of innovation and technology adoption activities in services and capability areas within large international environment;

• Multi-disciplinary background across the full range of capabilities; application of emerging dual-use technologies (e.g. artificial intelligence, big data, quantum technology, robotics, autonomous systems, space technology, 5G);

• Experience in integrating new technology into operational systems and services.

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 (4/a). In 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

506 – Information Systems Engineering and Maintenance

5. Desirable Qualifications

a. Professional Experience

Proven ability to identify future technology trends, on the basis of sound horizon scanning, and to convert insights into actionable opportunities for the development of new ICT services and capabilities;

Proven ability to communicate effectively in English both in writing and orally with excellent briefing skills to different types of audiences, including authoring high-quality reports and providing briefings to senior stakeholders.

b. Education/Training

Candidate possess an Project Management Professional certification

Candidate possess an ITIL (Foundations) certification

Any other internationally recognized certifications (i.e. CISSP, CISM, Security+, ITIL, CISCO, etc.)

Experience in information and communication methodologies (e.g. COBIT, ITIL)

Prior experience in managing NATO scientific/technical programed of work activities and projects;

Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;

Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization.

• Course: CCC-CI-37006 – Functional Areas Services (FAS) Operational Usage Overview

• Course: CCC-IA-26972 – NATO CIS Security Officer

c. Language

A thorough knowledge of one of the two NATO languages, both written and spoken, is essential and some knowledge of the other is desirable.

– NOTE: Most work at LANDCOM is conducted in the English language.

6. Attributes/Competencies

• Personal Attributes: The incumbent must be able to work with little or no supervision as the subject matter expert for SLA and service level quality assurance for the static HQ. The incumbent must display motivation, initiative, and capabilities for planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling complex projects. Good inter-personal and communication skills, negotiating skills and good qualities of tact and judgment are required to enable effective communication with all stakeholders in the CIS delivery processes. Must be able to easily interact with the LANDCOM customer base.

• Professional Contacts: Maintains professional contacts with contractors, service providers and/or suppliers for establishing local communications capabilities.

• Contribution To Objectives: Directly contributes to the operational capability of the LANDCOM HQ to conduct day to day operations, support LANDCOM exercise planning cycle, execution of internal and external Battle Staff Training conducted at the static HQ and perform its role as NATO’s Land Without these contributions, the LANDCOM’s ability to meet its key tasks would be severely diminished or could fail.

There are no reporting responsibilities.

This post reports to:

OLC GXCX 0830 – Director Integration Land Programmes – OF-6

This post does not deputise anybody.

This post is not deputised by anybody.

7. Additional Information

a. Allowances

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.

b. Privileges & Tax Exemptions

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).

c. Contract

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: 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.

e. Employment Pre-Requisites

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.

f. Allied Land Command

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)

g. Izmir

Izmir is Türkiye’s third largest city and one of its largest ports. It is located on an important commercial route with its 13 industrial areas and 2 free zones. With its multi-directional manufacturing facilities, rich natural resources and high quality of life; Izmir is a prominent city both in Türkiye and the world. Izmir demonstrates development in terms of exportation, an important indicator of economy. This qualification provides advantage to Izmir to compete socially and economically, to develop capacity and to accommodate.

For more information: İzmir – Wikipedia

8. Additional Remarks

a. All applicants are reminded that if hired, to reside here, all members including their dependents must comply with Host Nation requirements and definitions regarding residency.

b. 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.

c. 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.

d. 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 NS security clearance and a medical certificate.

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.