OE-74: Chief of Branch, Infrastructure and Engineering Programme Office

Post N° OE-74/ Ref. No 2024_00746

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• Providing functional and operational management to the personnel assigned to the Branch, in accordance with the priorities and the guidance provided by the PM and in coordination with the responsible managers of the embedded functional staff
• Managing the designated programme of works, including time and resource planning aspects under the priorities set by the PM and in accordance with the mandate of the customers and the applicable directives, Operating Instructions and Operating Procedures
• Analysing, planning, providing control and assistance, and maintaining close interface with other NATO elements and stakeholders when requested by the PM and in execution of specific requirements of the customers and/or NSPA senior management
• Performing reporting functions to decision-making authorities at NATO HQ, Allied Command Operations (ACO) and National Ministries of Defence (MODs), as assigned
• Ensuring fulfilment of requirements, projects, services and tasks in line with approved scope, time, budget and quality whilst maintaining a transparent approach to the customer and minimising risks
• Administering contracts within the limits of delegated authority.
  
  
  

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Multicultural environment
• Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
• Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
• Excellent health coverage
• Great work/life balance
• Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays
• Pension Scheme
  
  
  

POST DETAILS

• Basic monthly salary: EUR 10 872.71, tax free.
• This post is deployable. The incumbent of this post may be required to deploy or may be assigned to a remote location, to perform duties (inside or outside a theatre/deployment location) in support of Council approved operations/missions or in support of national or multinational operations/missions authorised by the Agency Supervisory Board of NSPO.
  
  
  

HOW TO APPLY?

All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.

NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.

NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 8 April 2025.

Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.

Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.

Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.

The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.

NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:

Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.

Education Requirements

University Degree (Master)