Staff Assistant (Ground Logistics)

NATO; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NATO in Wesel, Germany, seeks a Staff Assistant (Ground Logistics) to coordinate logistics functions, develop transport load lists, and support deployment planning for NSB. The role includes procurement requests, inventory management, and assisting subordinate units.

The successful candidate should have NATO English proficiency, relevant vocational training, and experience with logistics directives, supply inventories, and NDSS/LOGFAS tools; driving license and security clearance eligibility are

Qualifikationen

• English - NATO STANAG 3322/6001 level, or equivalent
• Secondary education completed with vocational training in a relevant field
• Experience coordinating logistics support per directives/SOPs
• Experience managing supply inventories, distribution, and requisition processes
• Basic knowledge of procurement processes

Aufgaben

• Coordinate logistics functions in line with ACO, NCISG and Battalion directives.
• Develop transportation load lists and deployed equipment inventories.
• Provide on-the-job training to subordinate units on supply and accounting procedures.
• Assist the Budget Officer with annual procurement requests and deployment cost planning.
• Maintain and update status reports for consumables and durable requisitions.
• Initiate purchase requests on behalf of the NSB Staff and manage deployment logistics.
• Operate NDSS/LOGFAS systems and oversee related procedures.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Vocational training

Logistics coordination

Supply inventories

Procurement basics

Ausbildung

Secondary education

Relevant vocational training

Tools

NDSS

LOGFAS

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

• Title: Staff Assistant (Ground Logistics)
• NATO International Civilian Grade: 8
• Duty location: Wesel, Germany
• Closing date for applications: 16 August 2026

The organisation

1 st NATO Signal Battalion operates, maintains, and sustains Deployable Communication Information Systems (DCIS) to enable command and control (C2) in support of deployed NATO Headquarters and entities during Alliance operations, missions and exercises. The Command Group provides and sustains command and control capabilities, in terms of support, coordination, management, administrative service, and specialists\' advice to communication and information systems (CIS), in order to meet the CIS units\' mission. The S4 Section is responsible for the overall preparation and execution of logistic plans, movements and policies for the NSB and subordinate units. The Maintenance and Supply Cell is responsible for supporting exercise and operational planning regarding management of supplies and non-CIS availability and deployability, it coordinates and de-conflicts all maintenance for NSB equipment including CIS & non-CIS fleet. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination of logistics functions in accordance with ACO and Battalion Directives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics functions in accordance with ACO, NCISG and Battalion directives and standing orders.
• Develop transportation load lists, deployed equipment inventories, and report of survey documents.
• Provide assistance and on the job training to subordinate units regarding supply and accounting procedures.
• Assist the 1NSB Budget Officer in developing annual budget requirements for general procurement requests, consumables and estimated annual deployment costs.
• Manage and update consumables and durable requisitions status reports.
• Initiate purchase requests on behalf of 1NSB Staff.
• Manage and supervise the logistics support requirements; developing operating instructions identifying the procedures for deployment and logistic support while in a deployed environment.
• Act as NDSS and LOGFAS operator.

The incumbent may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or TDY assignments, both within and without NATO 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.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate has the following qualifications / experience:
  • English - good - NATO Standard Language Proficiency 3322 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) in accordance with NATO standard agreement (STANAG) 6001
  • Secondary education AND completed vocational training in relevant field/subject
  • Demonstrated professional experience coordinating logistics support in accordance with directives/ SOPs/ standing orders, including deployment support requirements
  • Professional experience managing supply inventories and distribution procedures including requisition/purchase request process, status reporting, and discrepancy documentation
  • Basic knowledge of procurement

Desirable qualifications / experience

• Experience in logistic planning in a military/operational environment
• Experience operating logistic software tools such as NDSS/LOGFAS
• Experience supporting deployed operations (planning, packing/movement, sustainment, accountability) and producing deployment operating instructions or SOPs
• Completed training/certification in procurement, supply chain, or public purchasing processes
• Completed NDSS training (SCMCS - ALMS - SPMS - MTMS)
• Valid driver\'s license
• Basic knowledge of German language
• Completion of relevant courses / trainings

Personal attributes

• Good interpersonal and communication skills - able to communicate on all levels
• Able to work without supervision and under minimal guidance
• Very good problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team

The successfully selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and is required to pass a medical examination before an employment contract offer is released. The medical examination will take place with our medical consultant. It is required to determine if the recommended candidate is fit to perform the duties and is deployable to NATO\'s areas of operation.

Application details

Due date for receipt of applications: Sunday 16 August 2026, 23:59. Candidates have to apply electronically in NATO Talent Acquisition Program at:

https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en