Analyst (Research)

Post Context

The Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre (JALLC) is NATOs Centre dedicated to support Alliance-wide implementation and sustainment of NATOs lesson learned (LL) policy and to improve NATOs ability to operate and adapt through LL analysis training advising and assessment activities enabling the establishment of effective lessons learned capabilities across NATO.

The Office of Chief of Staff is responsible for managing all the activities of the staff.

The Lessons Learned Management Division (LLMD) is responsible for Lessons Learned outreach and Lessons Learned Training in support of NATO operations activities exercises NCS and NATO Force Structure commands Centres of Excellence Allies and Partner nations; management of the NATO Lessons Learned Portal; and conducting active collection and sharing of lessons.

The Analyst (Research) will provide analytical and research skills and contribute to the Lessons Learned reports produced by JALLC.

Principal Duties:

• Leads LL analysis projects studies and LL related activities where specialist analysis (e.g. trend analysis) and research methods and experience are required;
• Plans coordinates and undertakes data collection by analysis of the NATO LL Portal literature review research interviews survey and observations including through deployment to theatres of operations or exercise/training venues as necessary in order to solve a wide variety of problems of dissimilar nature in the context of NATO joint military exercises operations and/or training;
• Applies qualitative/quantitative research and analysis methods to data;
• Applies interpretative analytical constructive thinking and judgement to select solutions and make evidence-based recommendations for the improvement of NATO;
• Conducts NLLP active content management and analyse NLLP content in order to identify strategic relevant lessons and provide written responses to external requests for information regarding the lessons NATO has on specified topics;
• Provides relevant NATO Bodies with advice and assessment for continuous improvement of the NATO Lessons Learned capability;
• Plans writes and presents analysis products including handbooks and reports and ensure that JALLC project assurance standards are upheld in the production of those analysis products;
• Attends meetings conferences or training events to deliver analysis related presentations and / or to collect data;
• Liaise with relevant NATO staffs and subject matter experts frequently in senior staff levels.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• University degree in Analytics Statistics Mathematics Computer Science Operations Research or other related numerate discipline and 3-4 years function related experience;
• Three years practical experience of research or analysis;
• Track record applying analytical techniques to problem solving;
• Experience of writing project reports;
• Experience working in project teams.

Language:

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

Desirable Qualifications / Experience:

• Author of published researches or analysis reports papers or articles;
• Knowledge and experience of NATO;
• Knowledge and experience of military operations and exercises;
• Experience working with military personnel;
• Experience working in an international environment.
• Post-graduate certification in International Studies History Social sciences Political Science Public
• Administration Law Operations Research Mathematics Computer Science or other relevant scientific discipline;
• Recognition by relevant professional bodies;
• Facilitation skills training;
• Advanced computing skills especially spreadsheet database and/or graphics.
• English - SLP - 4343 (Listening Speaking Reading and Writing);
• French - SLP - 2222 (Listening Speaking Reading and Writing).

Attributes/Competencies:

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical Thinking: Uses various analytical techniques to break complex problems into component parts. Selectively examines and absorbs a large amount of diverse information. Capable of analytical strategic and lateral thinking. Can apply a range of personal/intellectual skills to problem solving;
• Clarity and Accuracy: Double-checks the accuracy of work received or given. Checks own work and ensures the quality of service provided. Good communicator on paper;
• Conceptual Thinking: Takes complex ideas or problems and translates them into clear simple and understandable concepts. Can handle incomplete missing or ambiguous information. General knowledge of and interest in theory as well as practice. Communicates complex ideas clearly verbally and in writing;
• Empathy: Relates well to people of diverse backgrounds. Can see things from someone elses perspective. Invites exchanges and expresses interest in others to understand them better. Good interpersonal skills;
• Flexibility: Works effectively in a changing environment. Adapts to change by actively revising own behaviors methods and priorities. Applies procedures flexibly where context allows in order to get a job done or to meet agreed objectives;
• Impact and Influence: Carefully prepares information and supporting arguments in anticipation of others reactions. Adapts a presentation or discussion to appeal to the interests and work environment of others.
• Calculates the impact of actions words etc. on the audience and selects language and examples which are appropriate to the situation and level of staff dealt with;
• Organizational Awareness: Recognizes the different formal and informal structures of the Organization. Identifies key actors and decision-influencers and applies this knowledge when required;
• Team work: Participates willingly in the team doing his/her share of the teams work. Shares information and knowledge freely offering support and cooperation;
• Good health and a willingness to work outside of the normal office environment (e.g. on military units) and hours are essential. Will work on his/her own initiative within the scope of the general requirements set by management personnel.

Managerial Responsibilities:

The Analyst (Research) has no permanent subordinates and is expected to control own daily priorities and work with some regular guidance in accordance given priorities. The incumbent may be required to lead various projects and tasks under which circumstances other JALLC members would be temporarily placed in his/her charge.

Professional Contacts:

The Analyst is expected to maintain regular professional contacts with others frequently above his or her staff level inside and outside JALLC and NATO on functional matters.

Contribution To Objectives:

The activity of the LL Management Division is central to the core work and objectives of the JALLC. The Analyst (Research) complements the military skills and knowledge of the military personnel in the JALLC project teams with skills and knowledge of research and analysis methods report writing and training delivery thus enhancing the overall quality of the JALLC products

Security Clearance

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and receive a NATO SECRET Security Clearance prior to final confirmation of contract and commencement of employment.

Contract

Serving NATO International Civilian staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations. Newly recruited staff will be offered a three year definite duration contract.

Notes for Candidates

The HQ SACT web site gives full details on the eligibility criteria and application processes to be adopted by all candidates. However candidates should particularly note:

Please answer each of the pre-screening questions completely in English. Expressions such as: please see attached CV please see annex please see enclosed document etc are not acceptable; this is a cause of immediate rejection of the application.

Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of your application form which should be populated with details of your career to date and educational achievements and certifications as they relate to your application.

The candidature of NATO redundant staff at grade G15 will be considered with priority.

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.

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.

This vacancy will close on 28 April @ 17:59hrs (EDT)/11:59hrs (CEST).