Senior Administrator (Civil Preparedness and Stability Projection)
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Job/Post Number: Senior Administrator (Civil Preparedness and Stability Projection)
Title: OLC PMTD 0060
Division: G9 Division
Clearance Level: NATO SECRET
Grade: G15
Basic Salary: 77,291 TRY
Special Allowance: 77,291 TRY (provided in addition to the Basic Salary)
Additional Benefits: For other allowances, privileges & tax exemptions see Section 7
NATO Body/Post Location: ACO I Land Command Headquarters, Izmir (Türkiye)
Closing Date: 23 May 2024
1. Post Context/Post Summary
Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) HQ is the Theatre Land Component and Land Advocate responsible for coordinating and synchronizing NATO and Partner Land Forces by enabling land domain readiness, interoperability, standardization, and competency; on order deploys headquarters elements to provide planning, coordination, and command capabilities to Allied forces.
The Plans Directorate conducts military operations planning, training and preparation of forces, Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) and Military Cooperation with Partner Countries.
The G9 Division is responsible for the cooperation with civilian organisations in the pursuit of LANDCOM mission (CIMIC) and the cooperation with land forces of non-NATO nations, including their integration, evaluation and feedback.
The Stability and Outreach Branch is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with IOs and NGOs in support of LANDCOM mission. It is also responsible for tracking the engagements of subordinated units with IOs and NGOs.
The Civil Preparedness and Stability Projection Section is responsible for monitoring and supporting certain non-military actors in Theatre with the aim of improving the local stability. These actors must operate in the areas of: Financial Systems, Infrastructure, Education, Agriculture, Humanitarian Assistance, Rule of Law, Elections and Census, Public Administration Reforms, Local Governance Land Issues and Women Peace and Security.
The Senior Administrator (Civil Preparedness and Stability Projection) is responsible for analysing and reporting on the situation of the population in the Area of Interest regarding economy, infrastructure, public services and humanitarian assistance and for contributing to the execution of LANDCOM CIMIC plans in these areas in coordination with civilian organisations.
2. Principal Duties
The incumbent's duties are:
Develops firm understanding of National Resilience analysis and monitoring techniques, procedures and best practices.
Supports the NATO Force Structure (NFS) CIMIC elements in enhancing their understanding of National Resilience and its potential impact on military operations and the civilian environment.
When directed, will participate in Deployable Land Elements (DLEs) and/or Capabilities and Force Integration Teams (CFITs) support of NFS entities.
Performs engagements with IOs and NGOs and other civil actors operating in the areas of development support to Financial Systems, Infrastructure, Education, Agriculture, Humanitarian Assistance and Gender Issues.
Maintains own knowledge as well as developing staff understanding on Development matters.
Monitors military activities in support to Development.
3. Special Requirements and Additional Duties
The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract
The incumbent is required to undertake operation deployments and/or TDY assignments both within and without NATO's boundaries up to 180 days.
The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment.
Normal Working Conditions apply.
The risk of injury is categorised as No Risk.
4. Essential Qualifications
a. Professional/Experience
(1) CIMIC/Civil Military Cooperation (General)
Activities that establish the requirements for, and supervising the publication of, CIMIC directives and guidance within the NATO area of operations. Provides feedback and inputs to the development of CIMIC policy and guidance and develops military concepts or inputs to concept development within the CIMIC (including CIVIL Emergency Planning) functional area. Evaluates CIMIC concepts developed by subordinate HQ. Conducts defence and strategic operations planning within the CIMIC area. Provides the CIMIC input for Force Activation planning and to initiation of operation execution. As required, provides CIMIC operational situation awareness. Co-ordination of the development of CIMIC guidance, directives and functional area policies, including contributing to the development of CIMIC doctrine, policy and common inputs. Consult and cooperates with non NATO-HQ and IOs / NGOs.
Skill Level (Enable)
Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability. Exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy. Plans own work to meet given objectives and processes. Influences customers, suppliers and partners at account level. May have some responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of resources. Participates in external activities related to own specialism. Makes decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives. Work includes a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, in a variety of contexts. Investigates, defines and resolves complex issues. Selects appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools and applications. Communicates fluently, orally and in writing, and can present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives. Plans, schedules and monitors work to meet time and quality targets. Rapidly absorbs new information and applies it effectively. Maintains an awareness of developing technologies and their application and takes some responsibility for driving own development.
Experience
The incumbent must have broad experience and be capable of explaining military requirements to civilian organisations and vice versa. Requires trained and experienced operational staff who also understands the workings of International Organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Fields of expertise can be in the following areas:
• Civil Administration (including: Government Action, Legal, Education, Medical Affairs, Safety and the Environment).
• Civil Infrastructure (including: Communications, Transport, Emergency Services and Public Works).
• Humanitarian Affairs (including: Refugees, Medical and Humanitarian Affairs).
• Economy & Employment (including: Economic Development, Food and Agriculture, Industry and Trade).
b. Education/Training
University Degree and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.
The additional job specific qualifications and experience is described under Professional/Experience paragraph (4/a). In case of ambiguity the required job specific experience have priority over the standard education and training levels and experience described here.
c. Language
English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English.
d. NATO Occupational Codes
5. Desirable Qualifications
a. Professional Experience
Broad experience with the capability of analysing and assessing the civilian situation in the area of operations including the capabilities and operations of Governmental Organisations (GOs), International Organisations (IOs) Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), Humanitarian Relief Organisations (HROs) and foreign Nations/forces.
Wide experience in office communications, usage of information systems, and a high level of organisational, coordination and communication skills.
b. Education/Training
Bachelors or, preferably, Masters degree in Economics, Infrastructural Politics, Social Projects, Engineering (water management).
• Civil Military Cooperation (CMI-CM-31790) provided by Crisis Management And Multinational Operations Department (CMMOD), Romania
• (Inactive) NATO CIVIL MILTIARY COOPERATION (CIMIC) STAFF COURSE (NU) (CMI-CM-3057) provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO).
c. Language
6. Attributes/Competencies
• Personal Attributes: Must have a mature and professional demenour and show organizational commitment.
Must be able to handle concurrent commitments with eventually short time suspense dates, thus requiring decisiveness and high tolerance for stress.
Good interpersonal and communication skills as well as good health, maturity, diplomacy and tactfulness.
The incumbent must display motivation, initiative, identification with management objectives, and capabilities for planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling a variety of activities with short deadlines.
Must be able to travel regularly on temporary duty.
• Professional Contacts: Internally with:
a. Section, branches within the HQ.
b. Members of the administered staff.
Externally with:
a. Other NATO HQs.
b. IOs/NGOs/ Civilian agencies.
Represents the Headquarters at several committees
Regular face to face, telephone and electronic interaction at all levels calls for well-developed oral communication and listening capability.
• Contribution To Objectives: The incumbent contributes significantly to the effective management of resources and tasks within Development Section. As the primary deputy for Development Section Chief, he monitors and facilitates all Development activities aiming at meeting the objectives in a timely manner.
The successful accomplishment of these tasks will directly contribute to G9 DIV head‘s ability to execute the mission in accordance with operational priorities as directed by the Commander. In particular, the Administrator assists in developing procedures and policy in the area of professional competence to achieve continuity and high level standards of professionalism within the Development Section.
There are no reporting responsibilities.
This post reports to:
OLC PMTD 0010 - Section Head (Civil Preparedness and Stability Projection) - OF-4
This post does not deputises anybody.
This post is not deputised by anybody.
7. Additional Information
Allowances
Members of the staff who fulfil the conditions of eligibility laid down in the Civilian Personnel Regulations shall receive the appropriate allowances/supplements. Some of the allowances are installation allowance, expatriation allowance, family allowance and education allowance. Please refer to Chapter VII of the Civilian Personnel Regulations for details.
Privileges & Tax Exemptions
Contract
The successful candidate will receive a three-year definite duration contract, which may be followed by another three-year definite duration contract. Also, the first 6 months of the employment is considered as the probationary period during which the performance of the incumbent is assessed. The definite duration contract will be confirmed only after the incumbent receives a “good” or “above good” performance evaluation in the probationary period.
How to Apply
Allied Land Command uses NATO Talent Acquisition Platform.
In order to apply for this vacancy, please visit the platform at https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en and search for vacancies within Land Command HQ.
Employment Pre-Requisites
Candidates are invited to submit their applications only if:
They are nationals of a NATO member country
They are over 21 and under 60 years of age at the time of taking up their appointments. Appointments of definite duration may be offered to candidates of 60 years of age or more, provided that the expiry date of the contract is not later than the date at which the candidate attains the age of 65.
Notice for candidates: LANDCOM is undergoing a reorganisation that might affect the job description of this post.
Allied Land Command (LANDCOM)
LANDCOM is the Theatre Land Component and Land Advocate responsible for coordinating and synchronising NATO and Partner Land Forces by enabling land domain READINESS, INTEROPERABILITY, STANDARDISATION, and COMPETENCY; stands ready to deploy headquarters elements to provide planning, coordination, and C2 capabilities to Allied forces.
For history of LANDCOM, please refer to this link: Allied Land Command - History (nato.int)
İZMİR
Izmir is Türkiye’s third largest city and one of its largest ports. It is located on an important commercial route with its 13 industrial areas and 2 free zones. With its multi-directional manufacturing facilities, rich natural resources and high quality of life; Izmir is a prominent city both in Türkiye and the world. Izmir demonstrates development in terms of exportation, an important indicator of economy. This qualification provides advantage to Izmir to compete socially and economically, to develop capacity and to accommodate.
For more information: İzmir - Wikipedia