Staff Officer (Policy, Stabil and Recon, BI)

POST NO. OJS PJJP 0140

POST TITLE: Staff Officer Policy Stabil and Recon BI

NATO GRADE: G15

DIVISION: J9

DIRECTORATE: PLANS HQ JFC Naples

CLEARANCE : NATO S E C R E T

1. Post Summary

Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Naples provides a resilient static Joint headquarters to plan prepare and conduct operations across all domains from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO) including deterrence through Crisis up to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE) in order to support NATOs three core tasks at the Joint Operational level as directed by SACEUR. Supported by the Single Service Commands Allied Joint Force Command Naples integrates allocated forces including NATO Force Structure entities and synchronises activity to achieve operational objectives. It maintains comprehensive regional focused situational awareness leads contingency planning and directs exercises. It also provides out-of-theatre support to enduring NATO operations and could contribute specific Joint competencies to other NATO Command Structure or NATO Force Structure entities. It is capable of commanding a Joint Task Force operating within or beyond SACEURs Area of Responsibility with theatre enablement provided by a dedicated Joint Logistic Support Group Headquarters. It has the capability to deploy tailored elements to enable reconnaissance liaison and coordination and support the Joint Commander. Synchronizes and integrates Joint and Combined armed forces within the Joint Operational Area (JOA) in support of a Joint Task Force.

The Plans Directorates is responsible for planning directing monitoring assessing and coordinating planning readiness and partnerships staff functions.

The J9 Division is responsible for the planning coordination and implementation of NATOs strategic policy and guidance through the development of effective dialogue information exchange cooperation coordination and consultation with all relevant civilian and military actors NATO and non-NATO entities and organizations academia security institutions and initiatives. It supports JF HQ planning and conduct of operations by providing military and civilian expertise related to Civil-Military Cooperation.

The Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Branch contributes to the planning and execution of operations and exercises including participation in the JF HQs Deployable Elements by providing assessment and advice on the civil environment during all phases of an operation and throughout the battle rhythm. It facilitates harmonization of civil actors plans and actions with military operations.

The Plans Policy Operations and Training (PPO&T) Section is responsible for CIMIC input to the planning and execution of operations and exercises and if applicable stabilization and reconstruction efforts.

Within the CIMIC Plans Policy Ops and Training Section the incumbent will directly supervise the drafting and revision of policies and documents that will become the JFCNP draft. He/she will proactively give guidance to other Staff Officer generate ideas and manage proposals in order to validate inputs for the inclusion in new policies and documents verifying consistency with existing policies. He/she will have a central role within the Section as projects manager and coordinator and will represent the Plans Policy Ops & Training Section of the CIMIC Branch in committees meetings conferences seminars workshops and working groups as directed

2. Principal Duties

The incumbents duties are:

- Contributes in preparing and developing NATO CIMIC related policy doctrine direction and guidance within ACO and its dissemination within the organization.

- Develops CIMIC doctrine and policy

- Advises ACOS J9 and CIMIC Branch Head through the Section Head on CIMIC doctrine and best practices

- Assist the CIMIC Branch Head through the Section Head with change policy proposals when required by contributing to Branch analysis to develop and coordinate recommendations for Branch Head consideration/decision and ACOS J9 wide posture and common understanding.

- Develop and implement along with the Section Head and the Branch Head the J9 line of efforts and coordinates and mentors the staff towards the established objectives.

- Acts as lead CIMIC SO for Stabilization & Reconstruction.

- Serves as Subject Matter Expert Stabilization & Reconstruction in AJF by maintaining own knowledge as well as Staff understanding on Stabilization & Reconstruction matters.

- Synchronizes with CIMIC planners the development and execution of all Stabilization & Reconstruction BI and Civ Prep & Res related activities for each operational phase and during training and exercises.

- Undertakes work as part and/or in lead of a project team or working group as directed or assigned.

- Deputize the J9 CIMIC Branch Head in the JFCNP Building Integrity Working Group (BI WG)

- Represents JFCNP J9 CIMIC in the NATO HQ Building Integrity Task Force

- As BI SME oversees the Branch Building Integrity (BI) contribution when appropriate to the operational planning process current operations and training and exercises focusing on a comprehensive understanding of the impact of corruption on all aspects of military operations.

- Maintains awareness on Building Integrity in the Area of Interest by collecting analyzing and sharing information on readiness and capabilities of the related nations.

- Supports in his domain of expertise the Branch CMI Coordination Liaison and Knowledge Development activities.

- Interfaces and maintains relationships with NATO entities and International Agencies dedicated to Stabilization & Reconstruction and Building Integrity in order to enhance Civ-Mil planning. Provides support to the SO Plans Policy Operations & Training/ Civil Preparedness as required.

- AJF Alternate CIMIC Instructor to CIMIC courses delivered at NATO School MNCG and COEs (or elsewhere).

- As JFC J9 CIMIC/CMI SME may be requested to attend conferences and meetings when operational level contribution is essential

Delegated message release authority.

3. Special Requirements and Additional Duties

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

- If requested or required to direct and supervise the work priorities of one or more HQ multifunctional teams. Must be prepared to chair or coordinate specifically dedicated CIMIC Working Groups at the JF HQ or in Theatre in collaboration with the involved IOs/NGOs Host Nation/Entity Authorities where certain managerial responsibilities could be assigned. Attends periodic conferences and meetings on operational CIMIC issues representing JFCNP J9 CIMIC. Leads and or participates in mobile training teams and SME visits on incumbent must be prepared to perform any other duties deemed necessary and as directed by the Section Head Branch Head ACOS DCOS or Command Group

The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment. Normal Working Conditions apply. The risk of injury is categorised as No Risk.

4. Essential Qualifications

a. Education/Training

University Degree in a post-related education field and 2 years function related experience or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post-related experience.

b. Professional Experience

- Experience leading and supervising project teams and staff within a military or multinational environment

- Experience assessing and providing CIMIC operational environmental and humanitarian situation awareness.

- Ample professional background as a planner on a NATO Joint or Combined Staff or in an International Organization.

- Broad military experience or within a Military environment with the capability of explaining military requirements to IOs-NGOs.

c. Language

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

NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English.

5. Desirable Qualifications

a. Education/Training

University Degree in Political Science International Relations or Geopolitics or equivalent and 6 years post related experience.

National General Staff College or NATO Defence College graduate.

Participant in NATO training and exercises (if possible in advance).

National equivalent Building Integrity Course.

Resilience Introduction Course

b. Professional Experience

- Broad knowledge experience and understanding of NATOs contribution to the comprehensive approach to operations and of the working principles agendas as well as planning processes of key civil organizations.

- Operational level Staff Work experience.

- Operational level experience in working within the CIMIC framework with IOs/NGOs/GOs.

- Experience in National International and NATO staff operations.

- Experience in staff supervision.

c. NATO Courses:

NATO Defense Leadership BI Course

NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course (COPC) (JPL-OP-3555) provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO)

NATO Host Nation Support Course (NHNSC) (LOG-LG-2707) provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO)

TOPFAS OPT for User (CCC-ET-32248) provided by NATO Communications and Information Academy (NCI Academy)

(Expired) (Inactive) TOPFAS Basic Course (CII-CI-3601) provided by COE - Air Operations Centre of Excellence (AO COE)

(Expired) (Inactive) MTT Building Integrity in Peace Support Operations Course Orientation Course (BIT-BI-21955) provided by PTEC - Peace Support Operations Training Centre (PSOTC)

(Inactive) Stability Security Transition and Reconstruction (ETE-CM-31793) provided by Crisis Management And Multinational Operations Department (CMMOD) Romania

Crisis Management and Disaster Response (ETE-CM-21784) provided by Crisis Management And Disaster Response COE (CMDR COE)

NATO CIMIC / CMI HIGHER COMMAND COURSE - NCHCC (CMI-CM-4617) provided by Civil-Military Cooperation COE (CCOE)

(Expired) (Inactive) Peacekeeping and International Conflict Resolution (MCP-CM-11236) provided by Peace Operations Training Institute (POTI)

(Expired) (Inactive) NATO CIMIC FIELD WORKER COURSE (NCFWC) and NATO CIMIC STAFF WORKER COURSE (NCSWC) (CMI-CM-11701) provided by NATO - HQ ACT JFT ADL

NATO Orientation Course (ETE-MW-3834) provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO)

(Expired) (Inactive) NATO Civil Emergency Planning (JPL-OP-31178) provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO)

NATO Crisis Management Course (JPL-OP-2553) provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO)

6. Attributes/Competencies

Professional Contacts: Develops contacts with major International and National Civil Crisis Management Bodies. May routinely exchange views and information with above organizations. May be delegated to formally represent the JFC at meetings. Regular face-to-face telephone and electronic interaction at all levels calls for well-developed oral communication and listening skills. The different role and related functions assigned to this position will imply a new and higher level of professional contacts inside and outside JFCNP. For example in the capacity of JFCNP Building Integrity (BI) focal point and JFCNP BI Working Group Deputy Chair the post will represent JFCNP in ACO BI Task Force and NATO HQ BI Task Force the same domain the incumbent will also be called to support NATO HQ IS PASP on the Building Integrity Program (NATOs contribution to Partners Defense Institution Building). It is worthwhile to highlight that the rank-level present in these types of gatherings is OF-4 and above.

There are no reporting responsibilities. This post reports to: OJS PJJP 0010 - Section Head (Plans Policy Ops and Training) - OF-4. This post deputises: OJS PJJP 0010 - Section Head (Plans Policy Ops and Training) - OF-4. This post is not deputised by anybody.

This post does not deputises post is not deputised by anybody.

7. CONTRACT:

The successful candidate will receive a three-year definite duration contract which may be followed by an indefinite duration contract. NATO-serving staff members will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations (NCPRs).

The basic entry-level monthly salary for a NATO Grade G15 in Italy isEuro 5725.22which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff members eligibility and which is subject to the withholding of approximately20%for pension and medical insurance contributions.

8. HOW TO APPLY:

1. HQ JFC Naples uses NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP) TALEO.

In order to apply for this vacancy please visit the platform at: and search for vacancies within the Headquarters of interest.

2. Essential information must be included in the application form. Each question should be answered thoroughly. Expressions such as please see attached CV or invitations to follow links to personal webpages are not acceptable and will be disregarded. Application forms must be filled out in English. Relevant education and certificatesmustbe attached to the application form.

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

4. Shortlisted candidates invited to the interview phase will be requested to provide where applicable copies of University diplomas listing the exams sustained transcripts (that is list of courses with grades and dates) for all pertinent university and vocational training courses.

5.Candidates individual telephone or email enquiries about the submission of their applications cannot be dealt with. All candidates will receive a message indicating the outcome of their application.

Note that once you create your profile you will be able to use it on NTAP to apply for other vacancies within NATO.

Employment pre-requisites:

Candidates are invited to submit their applications only if:

They are nationals of a NATO member country

They are over 21 and under 60 years of age at the time of taking up their appointments. Appointments of definite duration may be offered to candidates of 60 years of age or more provided that the expiry date of the contract is not later than the date at which the candidate attains the age of 65.

Additional information:

A NATO security clearanceand approval of the candidates medical file by the NATO Medical Advisor areessential conditions for appointment to this arenotrequired to possess a clearance at the time of applying but they must be eligible for a JFC Naples will take action to obtain the required security clearance from the successful candidates national authorities. The selected candidate will be affiliated to the NATO Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (DCPS). For info please visit Experience:

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