Staff Officer (Information Knowledge Management)

Staff Officer (Information Knowledge Management)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

November 10, 2026November 28, 2026Italy
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The job is posted by NATO, an intergovernmental military alliance established in 1949, which aims to ensure the freedom and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security of its member countries through political and military means. NATO has 30 member countries and operates globally, focusing on collective defense, crisis management, and cooperative security. The organization employs thousands of personnel across various roles and functions, contributing to international peace and security.

Job Overview:
The Staff Officer (Information Knowledge Management) position is crucial for managing information and knowledge within the Deployable Air Command and Control Centre (DACCC). The DACCC's mission includes preparing for the deployment of air control centers, training personnel, and conducting functional training for air command and control operations. The incumbent will be responsible for standardizing information knowledge management (IKM) practices across the DACCC, developing and executing training programs, and ensuring effective information sharing and management within the command group. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying information management needs and implementing technological solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Staff Officer's duties include ensuring standardization of IKM across the DACCC, developing and executing staff information management training programs, providing DACCC staff induction training, monitoring and identifying information management requirements, implementing IM tools and processes, and providing technological solutions for information sharing. The officer will chair the DACCC IKM working group, participate in NATO IM/KM working groups, manage IKM within the command group, support workflow management, distribute and monitor tasks, maintain files for the Office of the Commander, and control classified document flow. The role may also involve operational duties supporting AIRCOM and requires readiness for deployment and operational training.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in library, information science, management information systems, computer science, or a related discipline, along with two years of relevant experience. Alternatively, candidates with higher secondary education and advanced vocational training in the relevant field, coupled with four years of post-related experience, will also be considered. Experience in developing and promoting strategies and policies for information structures is essential, along with a strong command of English at the SLP 3333 level (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in a relevant field such as library science, information management, or computer science. Candidates with higher secondary education and professional qualifications in related disciplines are also eligible, provided they have the requisite years of experience in the field.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have a minimum of two years of function-related experience if they hold a university degree, or four years of post-related experience if they have higher secondary education and advanced vocational training. Experience in an international or military environment, particularly in information management, is highly desirable. Candidates should also have experience in administration" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">system administration and managing classified documents.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English, with a requirement for proficiency at the SLP 3333 level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. While English is the primary language of communication within NATO, knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The successful candidate will be offered a three-year definite duration contract, which may be followed by an indefinite duration contract. The position is classified at NATO Grade G-15, with a basic entry-level monthly salary of Euro 5,879.80, subject to deductions for pension and medical insurance contributions. Candidates must be nationals of a NATO member country, aged between 21 and 60 at the time of appointment, and must obtain a NATO security clearance and medical approval. The role may involve operational duties and requires readiness for deployment, with the possibility of additional training and preparation for operational tasks.
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