Post N° A-15/ Ref. No 2024_00210
JOB DESCRIPTION - please click here This post has a definite duration of 5 years
General Qualifications
University degree in a field that is relevant to the activities of the project management office (PMO), such as Business Administration or Engineering. Minimum seven years of experience in programme management or support, preferably in an international environment, a national public administration (civil or military), or the private sector. , Ability to multi-task, manage time and work effectively under pressure while producing high-quality products under short-notice deadlines. Ability to develop resourceful and effective solutions to complex problems, to set performance goals and expectations, to develop policy and metrics, to measure performance and to engage problems early to mitigate risk and redirect performance. Experience of programme and project management processes, concepts and tools. Experience in planning, coordinating and other administrative functions acquired in NSPA or in a similar organisation. Ability to orchestrate and implement clear, efficient and logical approaches to work, to manage assignments, objectives and time. Ability to deal effectively with personnel at all organisational levels. Knowledge of information systems at end-user level, and experience in using personal computers and software packages (MS Office, including good command of MS Project). Ability to facilitate/present persuasively to gain buy-in and effective negotiations skills to achieve desired outcomes including business growth. Ability to analyse complex and wide-ranging questions, issues and information, with a structured approach to the problem solving process, including providing recommended solutions and a proposed way forward. Specific Qualifications
Certified in programme management or PMO e.g. PRINCE2®; Project Management Professional (PMP) ®; P3M3®; earned value management or equivalent. Recent experience in using programme and project management methods and tools. LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS
NATO's two official languages are English and French. The work of this post is mainly conducted in English, therefore fluency in that language is essential and working knowledge of French is desirableX 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
Basic monthly salary: EUR 9 083,62 tax free. This post is for a definite duration of 5 years.
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.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 07 July 2024.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development 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 it 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 deployable 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 deployable candidates who refuse to be vaccinated.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.