Officer, Data Analysis and Policy

Brussels - Belgium

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Defence Policy and Planning (DPP) Division has the lead role on the defence-related aspects of NATOs fundamental security tasks at the political-military level.
Within DPP the Defence Planning Directorate (DPD) has the lead in the International Staff (IS) for the coordinated execution of the NATO Defence Planning Process (NDPP) and in assisting the defence reform efforts of nations.
The Data Analysis Section provides support to DPD wider Division and HQ in particular the Office of the Secretary General (OSG) in the provision of routine reports on Allies defence spending. The Section works in close cooperation with national Delegations and staff in national capitals on all business related to the financial and data analysis aspects of defence planning including the analysis of national defence financial programmes.
The Officer Data Analysis and Policy is responsible to the Head Data Analysis Section for the analysis report generation as well as quality assurance of defence-related data as well as for the drafting of policy-relevant documents. The incumbent ensures the compilation and processing of data with particular responsibility in assuring the quality of the data stored. The incumbent assists with the conduct of periodical statistical surveys analysis of data supplied and the management of the defence force financial economic and demographic data furnished by Allies together with data from relevant International Organisations like the OECD or the IMF as well as with the development of automated data processing pipelines.
The incumbent will work in a Division which considers diversity and inclusion as essential to the way it works. At DPP Diversity and Inclusion is considered to be as important as our programme of work and the number of staff who support it. DPP is a workplace which values each staff member for their contributions perspectives and potential. At DPP staff members feel equally involved in and supported in all areas of the workplace.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
The incumbent must:

hold a university degree (e.g. Bachelor degree) in economics statistics finance or data science from an institute of recognised standing;
have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in the analysis of economic and financial data. Doctoral studies may be credited towards years of relevant experience if relevance can be demonstrated;
have sound experience in using industry best-practice statistical software such as Python (with relevant packages such as pandas numpy matplotlib) or R (with relevant packages such as dplyr tidyr readr ggplot2);
have practical experience in the development of automated programmes/scripts/pipelines for data analysis data visualisation and reporting;
have sound experience in the development management and maintenance of data repositories and databases including data change management and data quality control;
have experience using source code version control systems such as Git;
have a good understanding of key macroeconomic concepts and experience working with survey data and data from statistical databases such as OECD IMF ECB etc.;
be able to produce analyses and reports against tight deadlines;
have the ability to present complex information and analyses to key internal and external stakeholders in oral and written form;
have strong drafting skills;
be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office in particular Excel Word and Power Point;
possess the following minimum levels of NATOs official languages (English/French): V (Advanced) in one; I (Beginner) in the other;
be willing to work outside normal office hours and travel as required.

DESIRABLE
The following would be considered an advantage:

experience using and maintaining relational databases e.g. MS SQL databases;
advanced knowledge and experience in dashboarding solutions such as PowerBI;
experience in the development of web applications using industry best-practice frameworks (e.g. .NET or Python web frameworks);
familiarity with agile software development practices;
ability to provide expert advice on defence-related statistics;
knowledge of NATO or national defence planning processes and NATO or national defence expenditure reporting.

3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

People Management
Deputise for the Head Data Analysis Section when and as required.

Expertise Development
Assist the Head Data Analysis Section in providing analytical advice in the context of defence planning. Present aggregated information in a user friendly form including tables and graphs. Identify quantitative information requirements of the DPD service analysts. As directed help maintain the NATO and partner defence force financial and economic databases. Assist in the drafting of policy-relevant documents. Assist with monitoring and analysing the DA Sections products to ensure they meet customer expectations.

Information Management
Assist the Head Data Analysis Section in the coordination with DPD Rapporteurs and service analysts to anticipate new data analysis requirements. Provide DPD Rapporteurs and analysts with statistical economic financial and force information as and when required. Ensure accuracy and data integrity. Keep abreast of information and developments in other International Organisations (such as OECD IMF Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG-ECFIN)).

Knowledge Management
As directed assist with maintaining the Defence Planning Capability Survey and help to organise the collecting of defence force financial and economic data for NATO defence reviews. Validate the replies to specific questionnaires provided by NATO countries. Follow up with detailed quality assurance questions to country delegations and experts.

Project Management
As directed assist the Head Data Analysis Section with managing the database development and data processing projects needed to meet the planning requirements of DPD.

Representation of the Organisation
If required deputise for the Head Data Analysis Section in meetings with national authorities of NATO nations and at conferences and other activities on issues falling within the Sections area of competence.

Stakeholder Management
Ensure an effective network of stakeholder relationships. Provide training to national authorities and NATO staff. Provide analytical support for other NATO services national delegations and capitals. Work with users of defence planning data in other Divisions of the IS and other members of the NATO defence planning community as appropriate.

Perform any other related duty as assigned.

The incumbent is responsible to the Head Data Analysis Section and co-operates closely with other staff members of the Section and Directorate. The incumbent also works in coordination with the Division and across NATO HQ with the IS the NATO Military Authorities and Allied officials as well as with counterparts in other international organisations. The incumbent maintains close working relationships throughout DPP and works effectively with other NATO divisions in particular with those related to defence planning the International Military Staff Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and Allied Command Operations (ACO) to ensure shared situational awareness effective staff-level coordination and stakeholder management.
Direct reports: N/a.
Indirect reports: N/a.

The incumbent must demonstrate:
Achievement: Works to meet standards;
Analytical Thinking: Sees multiple relationships;
Clarity and Accuracy: Checks own work;
Conceptual Thinking: Applies learned concepts;
Customer Service Orientation: Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems;
Empathy: Is open to others perspectives;
Impact and Influence: Takes multiple actions to persuade;
Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation;
Teamwork: Solicits inputs and encourages others.

6. 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.

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 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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Required Experience:

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