Staff Officer (Civil - Military Cooperation)

Post Context/Post Summary

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) provides an integrated Strategic Effects framework employing a multi-domain and multi-region focus to create a 360-degree approach with the flexibility to enable upon direction a seamless transition from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO) up to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE). SHAPE supports SACEUR in fulfilling his terms of reference as directed by the North Atlantic Council.

The Partnerships Directorate (PD) enhances Military Cooperation (MilCoop) with Partner nations International Organisations (IO) and Host Nations (HN).

The J9 Cooperation and Liaison Division provides overarching direction coordination and advice across ACO on interaction between the Civil and Military entities.

The Civil-Military Cooperation Plans and Operations Branch provides Civil-Military expertise in the Operations and Exercise planning process.

Principal Duties

1. Lead ACO for the update and development of CIMIC Policy and Doctrine.

2. Lead ACO for contribution with CIMIC inputs to the overall Policy and Doctrine update and development.

3. Lead Development of the ACO J9 CIMIC Programme of Work.

4. Manage CIMIC updates to the ASMP (ACO Strategic Management Plan).

5. Manage J9 contribution to the AMB (ACO Management Board).

6. Is the secretary for both CIMIC WG and CIMIC SC.

7. Is the OPR for the annual CIMIC Key Leaders Conference.

8. Support CPO CASPr and exercises as requtested.

Special Requirements and Additional Duties

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 up to 180 days.

The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organization at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.

The risk of injury is categorised as No risk / risk might increase when deployed.

Essential Qualifications

a. Professional/Experience

1. Thorough knowledge of NATO policy doctrine environment and procedures.

2. Previous experience on NATO Policy and Doctrine production.

3. Previous experience with NATO management processes.

b. Education/Training

University Degree in political science peace and conflict studies humanitarian affairs international relations law or related discipline and 2 years post related experience or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related.

c. Language

English - SLP 3333 - (Listening Speaking Reading and Writing)

5. Desirable Qualifications

a. Professional Experience

1. Thorough knowledge of NATO CIMIC policy doctrine environment and procedures.

2. Previous experience working in the NATO HQ.

3. Previous experience in NATO managing process specifically the ACO Strategic Management Plan (ASMP) as well as NATO risk management and Strategic Initiatives management.

b. Education/Training

1. NATO CIMIC Higher Command Course (NCHCC) provided by CIMIC Center of Excellence (CCoE).

2. Strategic Operations Planning Course or NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course provided by NATO School Oberammergau (NSO).

6. Attributes/Competencies

Personal Attributes: The range of personal attributes required for this post are very demanding and exacting but without them the function will fail. Foremost an analytical mind is needed to identify and evaluate complex and competing issues and that can develop imaginative yet still pragmatic solutions. Inter-personal skills must also be highly developed. The post holder will be working in an international community where different cultural values and styles exist. The holder will need to be able to work successfully with staff at all levels of the organization from the lower ranks during the analysis work up to the highest levels when presenting findings and recommendations. This requires tact judgement and agility. High standards of personal and professional behavior and moral courage are also needed.

Professional Contacts: The incumbent must be comfortable to engage with a range of individuals from across ACO SHAPE and also with the NATO Command Structure and Partner nations. This will be a mixture of Military and Civilian personnel. There will also be engagement with NATO HQ. The individual must have a high level of understanding and be cognizant of sensitivities with an international environment.

REMARKS:

Duration of contract: Serving staff members will be offered a contract according to the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations (NCPR). Newly recruited staff will be offered a definite duration contract of three years normally followed by an indefinite duration contract.

The salary will be the basic entry-level monthly salary defined by the NATO Grade of the post which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff members eligibility and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.

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.

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.

Applicants who prove to be competent for the post but who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment in another post of a similar nature which might become vacant in the near future albeit at the same or lower grade provided they meet the necessary requirements.

We believe that all people are capable of great things. Because of this we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the criteria listed within this job description.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A NATO CIVILIAN POST AT SHAPE:

Applications are to be submitted using NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP) ( Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail e-mail fax etc) are not accepted.

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Application Process

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies supporting statements in their applications. Appointment is subject to obtaining a NS security clearance and a medical certificate.

Remarks:

a) Only nationals from the 32 NATO member states can apply for vacancies at SHAPE.

b) Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgement please make sure the submission process is completed or re-submit the application.

c) Qualified redundant staff of the same grade interested in this post should inform this office via their HR/Personnel Office by not later than vacancys closing date.

d) NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared in whole or in part by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools including and without limitation to chatbots such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT) or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared in whole or in part by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATOs sole discretion and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate