Temporary Post

**A. POST CONTEXT**

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) provides an integrated Strategic Effects framework, employing a multi-domain and multi-region focus to create a 360-degree approach, with the flexibility to enable, upon direction, a seamless transition from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO) up to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE). SHAPE supports SACEUR in fulfilling his terms of reference, as directed by the North Atlantic Council.

The Partnerships Directorate (PD) enhances Military Cooperation (MilCoop) with Partner nations, International Organisations (IO) and Host Nations (HN).

The Military Cooperation Division coordinates the participation of Partner nations in NATO conducted exercises training and education, and coordinates and enables partner and non-NATO Troop Contribution Nations (NNTCN) participation in NATO-led missions and operations.

The Country Engagement Branch supports partners to develop appropriate capabilities and interoperability with NATO forces and maintain situational awareness (non-intelligence) of partner nations through direct engagement.

The Defence Capacity Building Team (DCB) responsibilities include analysing and assessing offers and requests for support.

**B. REPORTS TO
DCB PM

**C. PRINCIPAL DUTIES**

**Principal Duties**

The incumbent’s duties are:

- Establish links and help develop the CB structure and practical coordination mechanisms for NATO’s additional capacity development with partners

**In particular the incumbent is expected to**:

- Establish and sustain long-term relationships with DCB stakeholders vertically at the political-military level, horizontally with existing policy cells in HQ SACT and SHAPE;
- Liaise with NTEFs, PTECs, COEs, the NATO Allies and Partner nations, request for timely and adequate CB contributions and assist in the internal coordination within the NCS to ensure the unity of CB efforts;
- Develop and participate in major CB policy and planning initiatives in NATO HQ, SCs and Subordinate Commands and provide advice on CB strategic-political issues;
- Develop and recommend strategies and policy course of actions in the development of Bi-SC strategic DCB military assessments.

**D. ADDITIONAL DUTIES**

The incumbent may be required to undertake TDY assignments both within and without NATO’s boundaries and be willing to work unsocial hours.

The work is normally performed in a typical Office environment. Normal Working Conditions apply. The risk of injury is categorised as: No risk / risk might increase when deployed.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**A. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS**

**1. **Professional/Experience
Previous NATO experience required on a staff at a Strategic or Operational HQ.

**2. Education/Training
University degree in political science, public administration, international relations or related discipline with 2 years of experience or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.

**3. Security Clearance
NATO Secret

**4. Language**

English (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) _4343 _

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

**5. Standard Automatic Data Processing Knowledge**

Word Processing:
Working knowledge

Spreadsheet:
Basic knowledge

Graphics Presentation:
Working knowledge

Database:
Not required

eMail Clients/Web Browsers:
Not required

Web Content Management:
Not required

**B. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS**

**1. Professional/Experience**
- Military background desirable but not required
- Military experience in an Operational or Strategic HQ.
- Ability to interface, coordinate and discuss policy and operational issues with senior officials.
- Demonstrable excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Inter-personal relationship and negotiation skills.
- Capacity to relate to and work with the military.
- Experience in interaction with NATO policies, plans, operations, command decision making and relationships with subordinate commands, International Organizations operating with or alongside NATO.
- Thorough knowledge of historical, political and legal background on sensitive issues related to NATO’s operational areas; Alliance policy, NATO military and political initiatives in these regions; Views of Allies and Partner Nations on these issues.

**C. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**

The range of personal attributes required for this post are very demanding and exacting, but without them the function will fail. Foremost, an analytical mind is needed to identify and evaluate complex and competing issues and that can develop imaginative yet still pragmatic solutions. Inter-personal skills must also be highly developed. The post holder will be working in an international community where different cultural values and styles exist. The holder will need t