Faculty Advisor

Post Context

The Curriculum Planning Branch (CPB) is responsible to the Director APPED (DAPPE) for the development of curriculum for all courses, for the preparation of course reading material, and the management of lectures and their presentations. The Branch is also responsible for planning, organization, management and conducting of study periods, including the academic preparation of Field Studies, within primarily the Senior Course and the NATO Regional Cooperation Course (NRCC) or other educational activities as directed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare course materials, including syllabi, instructional guides and other course materials, including case studies, e-learning content, lecturers’ biographies and learning consolidation tools.
• Develop and deliver lectures and briefings in accordance with NDC Senior Course syllabus or other topics as required.
• Acting as a moderator during post-lecture discussion periods, facilitating engagement and knowledge exchange.
• Coordinate and host guest lectures, oversee post-lecture evaluations and contribute to study period reviews.
• Instruct and brief other faculty members and assist in the Assessment of Course Members.
• Accompany the Senior Course, the NRCC and other Courses attendees on Field Studies, when possible.
• Providing academic guidance and mentorship to the Senior Course, in particular in the preparation of study projects and individual papers.
• Manage the Partnership Real-Time Information, Management and Exchange System (e-PRIME) as both Editor and Coordinator Editor.

Additional Duties

Flexibility Clause: The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as directed. Other duties should be similar, albeit in a different organizational element, to that which the individual normally works.

Travel: The incumbent may be required to undertake Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments, both within and outside NATO boundaries.

Essential Qualifications

Professional/Experience

• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in relation to international security, defence and foreign affairs.
• Strong knowledge of Middle Eastern and North African societies, their socio-political dynamics, and Islamic religious traditions and diversity.
• Extensive analytical skills and an ability to present complex strategic security issues and policy options in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated expertise with developing, planning and implementing short courses or academic activities.
• Standard Automated Data Processing (ADP) - good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Application Suite and Internet use.

Education/Training

• PhD in International Relations / Political Science, or other relevant.

Language Requirements

• English or French SLP 4444 – STANAG 6001.
• Other official NATO language SLP 3333 – STANAG 6001.

Desirable Qualifications

Professional/Experience

• Experience in Universities / Think Tanks or in Policy Planning.
• Previous professional experience related to Middle East, Mediterranean and Gulf Security.

Education/Training

• NRCC or Senior Course at NATO Defense College.

Language Requirements

• Arabic SLP 2222 – STANAG 6001.
• Farsi SLP 2222 – STANAG 6001.
• Russian SLP 2222 – STANAG 6001.

Attributes/Competencies

Clarity and Accuracy: The incumbent must be capable to review and verify the accuracy of their own work.

Communication: Represent extensively the NATO Defense College and contribute to the development of research and public messaging, including lectures, conferences and other engagement activities.

Furthermore, s/he must be available to work long hours.

Have excellent networking, communication and negotiation skills.

Managerial Responsibilities: The managerial responsibilities include directing individual research projects as well as preparing and conducting conferences and seminars.

Professional Contacts: The incumbent must have very good relations to senior course members, external lecturers and to different international research institutes as well as to individual researchers and officials. S/he should permanently know the progress and the current status of research (papers/articles/lectures) in the various fields of NATO-related issues.

Contribution to the Objectives: Ensure that the activities in the fields of conferencing and research are developed to support the engagement programme of the NATO Defense College; and coordinate the preparation of lectures and briefings according as a crucial part of NDC’s efforts to transform itself, particularly in terms of breadth and scope of the services it provides.

Work Environment

The incumbent of this post will be offered a contract of a limited period. The successful applicant will be required to apply for and receive a NATO Secret Security Clearance prior to final confirmation of contract and commencement of employment.

Contract

The successful candidate will be offered a two-year definite duration contract which may be followed by a further three-year contract. Employment of research positions shall not be beyond five years duration.

Additional Information

NATO is an equal opportunities employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, race or ethnic origin, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age, according to the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.