Post N° A-17/ Ref. No 2024_00207
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. business administration or management, public policy or administration, law, economics, political science, audit, international relations) or equivalent university degree. No less than two years of relevant experience, preferably in the delivery and implementation of management support mechanisms or other professional-level activities, gained in international, public or private institutions, entities or environment. Ability to multi-task, manage time, deliver on responsibilities and work effectively under pressure while producing high-quality products under short-notice deadlines. Excellent analytical skills and appreciation of the relationship between policy issues and executive decisions. Demonstrated initiative and creativity and ability to work with only limited supervision. Ability to present complicated issues in a clear, concise and persuasive manner. Ability 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. Excellent written and verbal skills with a proven ability to write English quickly and consistently to the highest standard. Ability to review and provide insightful input for executive-level consumption in ambiguous, fast-evolving and complex situations. Ability to embrace change and adapt to emerging requirements.$ Experience in drafting, reviewing and evaluating policies and implementing policy changes. Experience in applying policies to decision-making processes. Ability to think critically and provide sound advice on matters of policy, resourcing, public decision-making and governance. Ability to handle sensitive or classified information with tact. 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 6 914.84, tax free. Post to be filled subject to final approval.
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 29 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.

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