Staff Assistant (Requirements Coord/Inspections)

Job Posting Organization:
Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Naples (HQ JFCNP) is a NATO command that provides a resilient, static Joint headquarters to plan, prepare, and conduct operations across all domains. Established to support NATO's core tasks, HQ JFCNP integrates allocated forces and synchronizes activities to achieve operational objectives. The organization maintains comprehensive situational awareness, leads contingency planning, and directs exercises, while also providing support to enduring NATO operations. It is capable of commanding a Joint Task Force and has a dedicated Joint Logistic Support Group Headquarters to enable reconnaissance and coordination. The Base Support Group (BSG) within HQ JFCNP is responsible for Real Life Support (RLS) for the HQ and its staff, including families, and oversees infrastructure management, supply, and health and environmental safety.

Job Overview:
The Staff Assistant (Requirements Coord/Inspections) position is integral to the Infrastructure Management Section of the Base Support Group at HQ JFCNP. The incumbent will prepare requirements and technical specifications for building and remodeling projects, conduct inspections of work sites, and ensure compliance with host nation codes and standards. This role involves coordinating timelines for project execution, providing data for project status reports, and managing documentation related to electrical and mechanical installations. The Staff Assistant will also act as a Project Manager, overseeing the execution of operations and maintenance requirements, and ensuring that projects meet quality assurance standards. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and effective communication with contractors and internal teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent's duties include preparing technical specifications for building projects, conducting site inspections, suggesting corrective actions for faults, ensuring compliance with host nation standards, coordinating project timelines, providing data for project reports, managing technical project data, and maintaining documentation for electrical and mechanical installations. The Staff Assistant will also provide cost estimates for projects, certify invoices, liaise with contractors, and recommend minor works within budget. The role may involve supporting other BSG activities and requires the ability to work as part of a project team or working group as assigned. The incumbent may also be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess higher secondary education with completed vocational training leading to a formal technical certification and three years of related experience, or secondary education with advanced vocational training and five years of related experience. Essential qualifications include a minimum of three years of professional experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical systems, knowledge of engineering principles, and experience in supervising installations and construction works. Familiarity with Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems is also required.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes higher secondary education and vocational training leading to a technical certification, or secondary education with advanced vocational training. Candidates should have a formal qualification or professional accreditation in a relevant technical field, supported by practical experience in the industry.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of three years of professional experience in the maintenance, repair, and modification of electrical and mechanical systems, including heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Candidates should have experience in supervising and inspecting installations and construction works, as well as drafting for structures and site layouts. Knowledge of quality control management and experience in energy efficiency programs are also desirable.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English, with a proficiency level of SLP 3322 (Professional Listening, Speaking, Functional Reading, and Writing). The HQ's host nation language is also required, and proficiency in Italian at level 3333 (Professional) is desirable. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in both languages, as the work environment primarily operates in English.

Additional Notes:
The successful candidate will receive a three-year definite duration contract, which may be followed by an indefinite duration contract. The basic entry-level monthly salary for a NATO Grade G12 in Italy is Euro 4,723.81, subject to allowances and 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 security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">NATO security clearance and medical approval. The position is full-time and may require deployments in support of military operations.