Post N° LM-302/ Ref. No 2025_00365
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University degree in engineering, equivalent education or relevant professional experience. Expert level knowledge of technical documentation and ILS standards/specifications used within the BOXER programme (ASD S1000D, ASD S2000M, MIL-STD-1388). Extensive experience operating without supervision within an international environment. Experience in presenting persuasively and negotiating effectively to achieve desired outcomes. Experience in exercising executive and supervisory responsibilities. Experience in dealing with national representatives at senior levels equivalent or higher. Experience in managing and overseeing tasks for a team and measuring the output. Experience in developing resourceful and effective solutions to problems (incl. personnel), focusing on team performance goals and tracking metrics to measure performance improvements. Experience in managing time and working effectively under pressure while producing quality products under short-notice deadlines. Demonstrated ability and experience in creating and developing diverse, inclusive and high performing teams through the application of inclusive leadership principles and practice. Sound digital literacy with experience in using office automation systems and software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Minimum five years’ experience in projects related to technical documentation and expert level knowledge of the GTK BOXER system. Experience in drafting logistic data requirements and defining logistic data deliverables, consistent with applicable support concepts, to be integrated in SOWs for the BOXER ISS phase. Experience in SOW development, contractual follow-up and the delivery of logistic data and related products and services in the different stages of the system lifecycle. Knowledge of both the IETP-X and QuILS software. Knowledge of Extensible Markup Language (XML) and associated standards, editors, and database applications. NATO's official languages are English and French. The work of this post requires fluency in English, while working knowledge of French is desirable. 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 6 weeks plus official holidays Pension Scheme POST DETAILS
Basic monthly salary: EUR 9 674.26, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions.
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 17 February 2026.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.
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.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.