Officer, Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Capabilities

NATO; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NATO seeks a military resource expert to provide independent technical and financial advice. The position requires a Master's degree in computer science or a related field along with 5 years of experience in complex systems. Responsibilities include advising NATO committees on resource implications, developing policy, and managing stakeholder coordination. This role offers a definite three-year contract with potential for extension, and is based in Belgium. Ideal for committed candidates seeking to support NATO's goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in relevant fields.
• 5+ years in development/procurement/maintenance of complex systems.
• Ability to communicate complex advice to diverse audiences.
• Fluency in NATO's official languages.

Responsabilités

• Provide independent expert advice to NATO committees.
• Contribute to policy development on military resources.
• Develop coordination between NATO bodies and authorities.

Connaissances

Project/programme management principles

Technical communication

Complex systems development

Integrated Air and Missile Defence

Formation

Master's degree in computer science or related fields

Description du poste

1. SUMMARY

The NATO Office of Resources (NOR) provides independent expert technical, financial, economic and policy advice and support to the Secretary General, NATO Resource Committees, Allies, and other stakeholders on the planning, allocation and utilization of military common funding made available to achieve NATO's goals and objectives.

Within the Air & Space Capabilities (ASC) Unit under the MDC Branch, the Officer BMD Capabilities evaluates military requirements and associated technical solutions from an investment, running cost and workforce point of view, primarily for BMD capabilities.

The incumbent may be required to replace the Branch colleagues during their absence.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The incumbent must:

• have a Master's degree or equivalent level of education in computer science, electronic engineering or very closely related science/engineering fields;
• have at least 5 years of experience in the field of development and/or procurement and/or maintenance of complex systems, or related fields;
• be able to demonstrate knowledge of project/programme management principles and methodologies;
• demonstrate the ability to communicate complex technical and financial advice, both verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences; and
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO's official languages (English/French): V (Advanced") in one; II (Elementary") in the other.

The following would be considered an advantage:

• experience in Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) Command and Control (C2) capabilities, in particular in BMD capabilities;
• knowledge of National/Multinational funding or NATO's common-funding processes and procedures; and
• knowledge of Space as a military domain and/or Air Surveillance and/or Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS).

3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Expertise Development: Provide independent expert advice to stakeholders in NATO committees, national delegations, NATO agencies, as well as military authorities on NATO capabilities and resource implications. Assess requests to implement programmes and projects (including scope analysis, schedule, cost, performance and risk estimates, programme/project management aspects and policy compliance) to meet NATO military requirements. Assess budgets required for the operation and maintenance of the related capabilities. Follow NATO common funded capabilities through their entire lifecycle.

Policy Development: Contribute to policy development on NATO military common-funded resources as appropriate. Apply existing policies on the implementation, and operation and maintenance of NATO capabilities.

Stakeholder Management: Develop coordination between all NATO bodies and national authorities leading or supporting the through‑lifecycle of NATO common-funded capabilities, from initial programming to disposal.

Representation of the Organization: Present NOR reports and screening documents in front of Resource Committees. Act as Chairperson of various technical meetings representing the NOR. Conduct and lead meetings on NATO common-funded projects, involving different stakeholders from NATO member nations, NATO Military Authorities and NATO Agencies, at different work and management levels.

Perform any other related duty as assigned.

4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS

Reporting line: The incumbent reports to the Team Lead, ASC Unit within MDC Branch.

Interactions: The incumbent liaises with appropriate NATO Agencies, NATO Military Authorities and national authorities and other members of the International Staff.

Direct reports: N/A

Indirect reports: N/A

5. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent must demonstrate:

• Achievement: creates own measures of excellence and improves performance.
• Analytical Thinking: sees multiple relationships.
• Change Leadership: expresses vision for change.
• Impact and Influence: uses indirect influence.
• Initiative: is decisive in a time‑sensitive situation.
• Organisational Awareness: understands organisational politics.
• Teamwork: solicits inputs and encourages others.

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.

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. Advancement to the higher grade is not automatic, and will not normally take place during the first three years of service in the post.

Under specific circumstances, serving staff members may be appointed directly to the higher grade, and a period of three years might be reduced by up to twenty‑four months for external candidates. These circumstances are described in the IS directive on twin‑graded posts.

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. Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation.

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.

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.

The organization offers several work‑life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.