Officer, Analysis
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Job Summary
Context.
The mission of the NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO) is to help position the Nations and NATOs 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 Scientists 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.
Duties.
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).
Requirements and Additional Duties.
other related functions as directed by the Chief Scientist.
functions involve irregular working hours and frequent travel abroad including on weekends.
backup for the Officers Analysis military impact (OCS GAX 0030) and Analysis (OCS GAX 0040).
Qualifications.
incumbent must have:
least 3 years of professional experience in science or technology either at research or policy development level;
operational knowledge of military technology and defence capabilities.
capacity for planning analysis and the drafting of proposals and ideas.
knowledge of office word processing spreadsheet graphics presentations and database software.
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.
Requirements.
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.
Qualifications.
/Experience
in operational research and analysis or related scientific technical engineering or mathematical discipline.
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.
of NATO policies procedures and working methods.
of current international events and their impact on NATO work.
management experience in planning programming and budgeting.
i.A state or university post-graduate degree in a scientific technical engineering or mathematical discipline of interest to defence and/or security.
and experience with scientific computing systems or similar analytical tools.
Requirements.
of other languages.
Attributes:
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mindset.
and capacity to co-operate and work harmoniously with high-level civilian and military personnel of different NATO Nations.
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v. Trustworthiness discretion and high sense of responsibility.
Responsibilities: N/A
Contacts:
daily with the Chief Scientist and other staff members in the OCS who are International Military Personnel or NATO International Civilians.
with scientists engineers and military personnel from NATO and Partner nations.
-ordinates activities with a wide range of stakeholders staff as well as National representatives from the STO the armaments community and the intelligence community.
to Objectives: The role of the Officer Analysis is vital to support the Chief Scientist in his/her role of senior scientific advisor to NATO leadership.
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8. 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.
Contract clause applicable:
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 Organisations 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 Organisations 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 NATOs 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.
9. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member must be submitted using e-recruitment system as applicable:
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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 NATOs 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.
Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.
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.
Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels Belgium is a non-smoking environment.
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