Officer Logistics Planning
Officer Logistics Planning
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Job Description
1. SUMMARY
The Divisions Defence Enablement and Logistics Section provides timely high quality politicalmilitary advice to NATO and national authorities related to the capabilities resources and services required to enable Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR)s Area of Responsibility (AOR) for reinforcement and sustainment including through collective logistics.
The incumbent is responsible for the development planning coordination research and evaluation of logistics in NATO defence planning also taking into account relevant operational planning considerations such as NATO advance plans concepts and doctrine. They are expected to draft documents for the Council and subordinate committees prepare briefing materials for the Secretary General and other highlevel officials write speeches and articles provide lectures and briefings and represent NATO at international conferences. They primarily support the Logistics Committee and its subordinate technical bodies and support work related to other senior NATO committees Agencies and other relevant entities.
2. QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
The incumbent must:
- possess a relevant university degree or equivalent qualification from an institute of recognised standing;
- possess at least 5 years of relevant work experience in a national administration military or International Organisation;
- be conversant with the Alliances political and military consultative processes and key defence and security policy issues on its agenda;
- have experience working with multiple and diverse stakeholders;
- have experience in conducting logistics planning and in analysing complex documents and reports;
- have strong communication and drafting skills;
- demonstrate good political judgement;
- possess the following minimum levels of NATOs official languages (English/French): V (Advanced) in one; I (Beginner) in the other; and
- be prepared to travel and to work outside business hours.
DESIRABLE
The following would be considered an advantage:
- sound knowledge of and/or work experience in NATO defence planning and operational planning including aspects related to enablement and logistics;
- knowledge of and/or working experience in NATO and/or Allied logistics policies concepts and doctrine;
- work experience in the of operational logistics;
- experience gained through working in the commercial sector;
- an advanced university degree or other suitable academic qualification.
3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Policy Development
Provide politicalmilitary advice in support of the Alliances political and military consultative processes with a focus on logistics and enablement. Contribute to the development and implementation of NATO logistics policy and procedures by analysing collective and national logistics requirements and capabilities. Contribute to the drafting of logistics aspects of policy papers and reports including those related to the NATO Defence Planning Process (NDPP) and NATO operational planning. Interpret analyse logistics data and trends and prepare assessments and reports related to the logistics aspects of defence plans and relevant operational planning products including those related to the provision of Host Nation Support (HNS). Identify and report on logistic capability shortfalls to the appropriate NATO committee (i.e. Logistics Committee Defence Policy and Planning Committee Resilience Committee). Contribute to the work related to the enablement of SACEURs AOR.
Expertise Development
Organise and address priorities requirements and tasks. Identify and advise DPP leadership and key stakeholders about urgent issues. Analyse the logistic requirements received from the NATO Military Authorities (NMAs) in defence planning and NATO advance plans and assess these against national plans. Conduct studies and provide analyses and assessments addressing logistics plans in particular those related to the NDPP and NATO operational planning ensuring coordination and review of inputs with civilian and military stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management
Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with a range of relevant stakeholders including in the NATO International Staff NMAs and national authorities. This includes working closely with IS DPPs Defence Planning Directorate and other NATO staff elements supporting the NDPP. Work with representatives from committees and relevant working groups in particular the Defence Policy and Planning Committee the Resilience Committee and the Logistics Committee.
Project Management
Contribute to the implementation of NATOs Logistics Action Plan as part of the broader enablement of SACEURs AOR ensuring that its objectives align with the requirements in the NDPP and NATO operational planning. Work collaboratively with division and section staff to support the Logistics Committee and its subordinate groups. Support civilmilitary interaction at the NATO level by closely coordinating logistics planning efforts with work on civil preparedness and resilience.
Representation of the Organization
Represent NATO in various settings including giving presentations at conferences workshops and seminars; supporting dialogue with national civil and military officials; and interacting with members of International Organisations or civil society actors (i.e. industry academia).
Knowledge Management
Prepare reports briefing materials (including memoranda) and presentations including in support of senior officials. Organise and manage internal/external conferences and meetings. Report on developments in own area of responsibility that apply to Sections broader efforts. Channel information to key players in NATO in order to influence strategy and opinion.
Perform any other related duty as assigned.
4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS
The Officer reports to the Head Defence Enablement and Logistics Section. They maintain close working relationships with other DPP sections and with other International Staff Divisions as necessary as well as with the International Military Staff (IMS) the Strategic Commands and their relevant subordinate formations and NATO Agencies. They also maintain appropriate working relationships with representatives from national authorities other regional/international organisations and representatives from industry and the commercial sector as necessary.
Direct reports: N/a
Indirect reports: N/a.
5. COMPETENCIES
The incumbent will demonstrate the following competencies:
- 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 timesensitive situation;
- Organisational Awareness: Understands organisational politics;
- Teamwork: Solicits inputs and encourages others.
7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member must be submitted using erecruitment 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 email 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 worklife 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 nonsmoking environment.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
