NATO Staff Officer - Joint Enabling Defence Planning

Job Posting Organization:
The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) is a key component of NATO, established to provide an integrated Strategic Effects framework that employs a multi-domain and multi-region focus. SHAPE's mission is to support the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) in fulfilling his terms of reference as directed by the North Atlantic Council. The organization plays a crucial role in coordinating NATO's Defence Planning Process and represents SHAPE in all related activities. SHAPE operates with a significant number of employees and has a presence in multiple countries, contributing to NATO's overarching goals of collective defense and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security.

Job Overview:
The NATO Staff Officer for Joint Enabling Defence Planning will be responsible for providing expertise in Joint Enabling to the Capability Requirement Section (CR) at SHAPE. This role involves ensuring effective coordination with relevant staff officers from SHAPE divisions and subordinate commands. The incumbent will support the Enablement of SACEUR's Area of Responsibility (AOR) through the development of Strategic Subordinate Plans (SSP-R) and Host Nation Support (HNS) within the NATO Defence Planning Process (NDPP). The position requires active participation in various steps of the NDPP, including coordinating inputs to Capability Codes and Capability Statements, providing expert analysis for operational priorities, and leading assessments related to Joint Enabling. The role also involves liaising with various NATO entities and contributing to the development of relevant concepts and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties of the NATO Staff Officer include: 1) Providing Joint Enabling expertise to the CR section and ensuring coordination with SHAPE divisions and commands; 2) Supporting the inclusion of Enablement in the NDPP; 3) Coordinating ACO inputs to Capability Codes and Statements; 4) Conducting expert analysis for NDPP step 3; 5) Acting as the ACO country officer for apportionment processes; 6) Leading Joint Enabling assessments; 7) Supporting Force generation and verification; 8) Assisting in the development of ACO force standards; 9) Liaising with SHAPE divisions and commands; 10) Participating in bilateral and multilateral discussions; 11) Supporting the directorate's activities; 12) Performing similar duties elsewhere within the organization as required.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess previous relevant experience in Operations Planning, particularly within Joint Tactical, Operations, or Strategic Headquarters. They should demonstrate the ability to coordinate effectively with stakeholders, collate and analyze information, and follow up on tasks accurately and tactfully. A university degree with two years of function-related experience is required, or a higher secondary education with advanced vocational training and four years of related experience. The specific job-related experience takes precedence over standard educational qualifications in case of ambiguity.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree and two years of relevant experience, or higher secondary education with completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or accreditation, along with four years of post-related experience. The emphasis is on job-specific experience over general educational qualifications.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of two years of relevant experience in operations planning, with a strong preference for those who have worked in joint enabling or logistics support roles. Experience at the national or NATO level in Defence Planning is highly desirable, as is familiarity with NATO processes and procedures.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with a required proficiency level of SLP 3333 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The successful candidate will be appointed as a Project Linked NATO International Civilian (PLN) with a three-year definite duration contract. The position may require deployments in support of military operations and exercises, with potential assignments exceeding 30 days. The salary will be based on the NATO Grade of the post, with possible allowances based on eligibility. NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all member nations. The recruitment process includes a review of publicly available information to assess potential conflicts of interest.