Post N° LW-201 / Ref. No. 104/2023
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Master’s degree, preferably in Programme Management or Business Administration, or equivalent experience. Minimum ten years’ specific senior leadership experience in Programme Management, acquisition and life cycle management including financial and procurement aspects, ideally in a multinational environment. Demonstrated ability and experience in creating and developing diverse, inclusive and high performing teams through the application of inclusive leadership principles and practice. Well-developed conceptual thinking, analytics and problem solving skills. Experience in schedule management and lifecycle management of NATO and/or national armament programmes. Proven negotiation skills that demonstrate the ability to gain buy-in and achieve desired outcomes across multiple stakeholder and governance groups. Proven and extensive experience of effectively managing time and work while under pressure and producing high-quality products under short-notice deadlines. Proven and extensive experience in risk identification and mitigation. Comprehensive, extensive and proven experience in programme management at senior level leading multiple project teams. Extensive and proven ability to set and implement performance goals and expectations, with relevant metrics, and to redirect and improve performance where needed. Knowledge of information systems at end-user level, and experience in using personal computers and software packages. Fundamental knowledge of AAP-20. Knowledge of cost management principles. Programme and Project Management certification [MSP, PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent]. WHAT DO WE OFFER?
Multicultural environment Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation) Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave Excellent health coverage Great work/life balance Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays Pension Scheme POST DETAILS
Initial duration of the assignment will be for 3 years. The contract may be renewed, but will not exceed the definite tenure of 9 years. Duty travel expected, in accordance with NATO policy, in support of approved operations and missions, on a case-by-case basis, by traveling to theatre/mission locations, especially where Agency personnel are/will be serving.
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The Human Resources Executive Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.
NSPA COVID MEASURES:
All vacancy announcements include the requirement to be fully vaccinated at the time of receiving the offer of employment. No offer of employment shall be made to candidates who refuse, without a valid reason, to be vaccinated. No such requirements will be imposed on serving staff members (except for deployable positions).
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.