Officer, Ballistic Missile Defence

1. SUMMARY

The NATO Office of Resources (NOR) provides independent expert technical, financial, economic and policy advice and support to the Secretary General, NATO Resource Committees, Allies, and other stakeholders on the planning, allocation and utilization of military common funding made available to achieve NATO's goals and objectives.

Within the Air & Space Capabilities (ASC) Unit under the MDC Branch, the Officer BMD Capabilities evaluates military requirements and associated technical solutions from an investment, running cost and workforce point of view, primarily for BMD capabilities.

The incumbent may be required to replace the Branch colleagues during their absence.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The incumbent must:

• have a Master's degree or equivalent level of education in computer science, electronic engineering or very closely related science/engineering fields;
• have at least 5 years of experience in the field of development and/or procurement and/or maintenance of complex systems, or related fields;
• be able to demonstrate knowledge of project/programme management principles and methodologies;
• demonstrate the ability to communicate complex technical and financial advice, both verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences; and
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO's official languages (English/French): V (Advanced") in one; II (Elementary") in the other.

The following would be considered an advantage:

• experience in Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) Command and Control (C2) capabilities, in particular in BMD capabilities;
• knowledge of National/Multinational funding or NATO's common-funding processes and procedures; and
• knowledge of Space as a military domain and/or Air Surveillance and/or Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS).

3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Expertise Development: Provide independent expert advice to stakeholders in NATO committees, national delegations, NATO agencies, as well as military authorities on NATO capabilities and resource implications. Assess requests to implement programmes and projects (including scope analysis, schedule, cost, performance and risk estimates, programme/project management aspects and policy compliance) to meet NATO military requirements. Assess budgets required for the operation and maintenance of the related capabilities. Follow NATO common funded capabilities through their entire lifecycle.

Policy Development: Contribute to policy development on NATO military common-funded resources as appropriate. Apply existing policies on the implementation, and operation and maintenance of NATO capabilities.

Stakeholder Management: Develop coordination between all NATO bodies and national authorities leading or supporting the through‑lifecycle of NATO common-funded capabilities, from initial programming to disposal.

Representation of the Organization: Present NOR reports and screening documents in front of Resource Committees. Act as Chairperson of various technical meetings representing the NOR. Conduct and lead meetings on NATO common-funded projects, involving different stakeholders from NATO member nations, NATO Military Authorities and NATO Agencies, at different work and management levels.

Perform any other related duty as assigned.

4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS

Reporting line: The incumbent reports to the Team Lead, ASC Unit within MDC Branch.

Interactions: The incumbent liaises with appropriate NATO Agencies, NATO Military Authorities and national authorities and other members of the International Staff.

Direct reports: N/A

Indirect reports: N/A

5. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent must demonstrate:

• Achievement: creates own measures of excellence and improves performance.
• Analytical Thinking: sees multiple relationships.
• Change Leadership: expresses vision for change.
• Impact and Influence: uses indirect influence.
• Initiative: is decisive in a time‑sensitive situation.
• Organisational Awareness: understands organisational politics.
• 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.

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 Organisation's 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 Organisation's skills profile, and to en