Officer, Analysis

NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization Brussels NATO Grade G15 level Speaks English, French. The role supports the Chief Scientist and the STO by identifying S&T trends, delivering policy impact reports, and organizing workshops to inform alliance decisions.

Under supervision, you will draft papers for NATO and partner officials and assist in managing advisory products. The incumbent works across branches, travels as needed, and contributes to high-level analyses that shape defence and

Qualifications

• Identify and analyze Science & Technology trends for NATO and partners.
• Deliver tailored reports on policy impact of technology trends for defence planning.
• Organize workshops to share S&T results and gather expert judgments.

Responsabilités

• Draft papers and reports for stakeholders up to high levels.
• Support Head of Branch in managing commissioned advice products.
• Collaborate with analysts and other branches to inform policy and strategy.

Connaissances

Policy analysis

Report writing

Workshop coordination

Drafting papers

Team collaboration

Formation

STEM degree

Description du poste

NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization Brussels NATO Grade G15 level Speaks English, French

The mission of the NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO) is to help position the Nations and NATO’s S&T investments as a strategic enabler of the knowledge and technical advantage for the defence and security posture of NATO and Partner Nations.
The Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) is chartered to provide executive and administrative support to the Chief Scientist in fulfilling his/her roles as the Chair of the STB and the senior scientific advisor at NATO Headquarters.
The Science & Technology Advice Branch (GAX) provides the primary support to the Chief Scientist’s role as senior scientific advisor. The branch produces analyses and assessments of significant S&T issues and developments in order to generate the evidence-based advice for the Chief Scientist to deliver to NATO leadership.

The incumbent is responsible for:
a. Contribute to the identification and analysis of Science & Technology trends continuously, taking into consideration reports from the STO programmes, other NATO stakeholders, and open-source material.
b. Deliver, under supervision, tailored reports on the policy impact of technology trends, to inform science, technology and innovation related documents, policies and strategies about risks, opportunities, and choices for Alliance deterrence and defence.
c. Provide contribution for the organization of workshops and events in order to enhance the sharing of S&T research results or to gather evidence and experts judgements for advice products.
d. Under supervision, draft papers and reports for a wide variety of stakeholders, including National and NATO officials through to the NATO North Atlantic Council, Military Committee and for Ministerials. Prepare speaking notes for senior officials, including up to the NATO Chief Scientist.
e. Supporting the Head of Branch (OCS GAX 0010) in their management of commissioned advice products.
f. Collaborate closely with the Officers, Analysis – military impact (OCS GAX 0030) and Analysis (OCS GAX 0040).

3.Special Requirements and Additional Duties.

a.Performing other related functions, as directed by the Chief Scientist.
b.The functions involve irregular working hours and frequent travel abroad, including on weekends.
c.Providing backup for the Officers, Analysis – military impact (OCS GAX 0030) and Analysis (OCS GAX 0040).

4.Essential Qualifications.

a. Professional/Experience.

The incumbent must have:
i. At least 3 years of professional experience in science or technology, either at research or policy development level;
ii.Broad operational knowledge of military technology and defence capabilities.
iii.Demonstrated capacity for planning, analysis and the drafting of proposals and ideas.
iv.Working knowledge of office word processing, spreadsheet, graphics presentations and database software.

b.Education/Training.

i.A degree from a university or institute of recognised standing or an equivalent qualification from a defence/military institution, for example in a scientific, technical, engineering or mathematical discipline.
c.Language Requirements.
i.Very good knowledge of one of the two official NATO languages, English or French (SLP 4444), good knowledge of the other (SLP 3333). The work is mainly conducted in the English language.

5. Desirable Qualifications.

a.Professional /Experience

i.Experience in operational research and analysis, or related scientific, technical, engineering or mathematical discipline.
ii.Working experience in an international environment with a demonstrated capacity to work in a multinational and multicultural environment with scientific and military personnel at all levels. This pertains in particular to NATO or comparable organizations.
iii.Knowledge of NATO policies, procedures and working methods.
iv.Knowledge of current international events and their impact on NATO work.
v.Practical management experience in planning, programming and budgeting.

b.Education/Training.

i.A state or university post-graduate degree in a scientific, technical, engineering or mathematical discipline of interest to defence and/or security.
ii.Knowledge and experience with scientific computing systems or similar analytical tools.

c.Language Requirements.

i.Knowledge of other languages.

a.Personal Attributes:

i.Initiative.
ii. Analytical mindset.
iii. Tact and capacity to co-operate and work harmoniously with high-level civilian and military personnel of different NATO Nations.
iv. Reliability.
v. Trustworthiness, discretion and high sense of responsibility.

b.Managerial Responsibilities: N/A