Intel Specialist at NATO

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

5313.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HUMINT, Counter Intelligence, CI, Vetting, Screening, Open-Source Research, Cultural Awareness, Language Interpretation, Security Interviews, Analytical Skills, Team Working, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Intelligence Analysis, NATO Intel Databases, Document Handling

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

JOB TITLE: Intel Specialist LOCATION: Pristina, Kosovo NATO GRADE: MCIV3 The NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) is deployed in Kosovo to help maintain a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all citizens, irrespective of their ethnic origin. KFOR is part of the wider international effort to build peace and stability in the area. Headquarters KFOR (HQ KFOR) is based in Camp Film City, Pristina. KFOR HQ J2 develops and maintains an intelligence capability to support execution of the KFOR Mission. J2X is a section of J2 and is composed of HUMINT and Counter Intelligence (CI) subsections. J2X Coordinates intelligence activities with Allied Command Counter Intelligence (ACCI) to plan, coordinate, conduct and de-conflict Counter-Intelligence and HUMINT operations in order to satisfy COMKFOR's Priority Intelligence Requirement (PIRs). LEP Debriefing Cell is the base of the vetting and screening process - assessing the local employees' (LEP) background and determining the eligibility to have access in any KFOR Installation/facility The Intel Specialist supports the HUMINT/CI operators on cultural awareness issues/language usage and supports the LEP Debriefing Cell in the daily operations providing language and cultural interpretations during face-to-face security interviews. The position also collects open-source intelligence from publicly available sources such as newspaper, the internet and other social media Principal duties: Support HUMINT/CI Support vetting/screening process Conduct open-source researches Act as cultural/local language advisor Other additional duties: May be required to undertake operational deployments and/or TDY assignments both within and outside NATO’s boundaries Performs other related duties as assigned. The work is normally performed in a normal NATO office-working environment. Normal Working Conditions apply. The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organization at the same grade without there being any change to the contract. The incumbent may be required to undertake TDY assignments, both within and outside NATO boundaries. The required qualifications are: Higher Secondary Education Minimum 3 years' experience in a government, military, security or intelligence environment. Broad and up-to-date knowledge of political, cultural, scientific and technical matters especially related to the former Yugoslavia English: Candidate will be required to have a very good level of speaking, reading, writing, and listening in English. Candidates who are shortlisted for the position will be administered a language test. Serbian: Candidate will be required to have a very good level of speaking, reading, writing, and listening in Serbian. Candidates who are shortlisted for the position will be administered a language test The desired qualifications are: Experience working with military. Vocational training in CI Security. HUMINT training. Experience in using NATO Intel Databases. Knowledge of classified document handling and control procedures Albanian: Minimum professional knowledge of the required language enough to follow telephone and radio communications, conversations in standard language, with adequate vocabulary to understand all practical, professional and social conversations in a known field. Ability to write official correspondence, minutes etc. with limited need for review. The required personal attributes for the successful candidate: · · The candidate is required to possess analytical skills as well as, Team working and communication skills. Problem Solving: The work covers many similar or dissimilar tasks which normally require personal, intellectual and technical skills. The work may have many aspects, but is closely linked within the same subject area. Problems broadly similar in nature with differing situations often raising new issues require solutions involving interpretative thinking, analysis and choice of a decision among several possible courses of action. Professional Contacts: Regular professional contacts inside and/or outside immediate activity on functional matters. Solicits and gives information and provides advise/guidance. May negotiate at own level and should use initiative. These contacts, within designated levels of authority, could commit the organizational element to a course of action. Requires normal courtesy, understanding and tact in dealing with others Nationality Requirements: Applicants must be nationals of NATO member nations. Information on Employment Conditions (this is provided as a guide only and is not meant to be an exhaustive list) Information on Employment Conditions (this is provided as a guide only and is not meant to be an exhaustive list) Before any appointment is confirmed, the preferred candidate will be required to obtain a NATO Security Clearance and to successfully pass a medical examination certifying fitness to work. The successful candidate will be offered a 12-month contract, which may be renewed yearly up to a maximum period of six (6) years and subject to satisfactory performance and the continued operational need/funding for the position. Candidates have to apply electronically in NATO Talent Acquisition Program through following link: https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en Please be aware that a Selection Board will only assess the information provided in the job submission form, including the answers to the pre-screening questions and description of your work experiences (Attachments are supporting documents and should not be referred to in the job submission. Please complete Work Experiences as comprehensively as possible, whereas tailor your answer to pre-screening question, i.e. provide summary information related to the requirements of the position. Your answers should reflect genuine information from your education background and job experience in line with information on your application. Don't copy and paste information from your application when answering pre-screening questions. Only candidates meeting ALL essential required qualifications will be considered and be assessed in competition with other candidates. Evidence of educational qualifications and/or training certification will be sought for candidates who are invited for interview. Results are planned to be communicated to the successful candidates on the second part of the week commencing 09 Mar 2026; test and interviews are planned to be organized on 26 and 27 March 2026. The successful candidate is expected to join the organization ASAP. The starting salary for MCIV-3 is 5,313.00 € per month (exempt from local taxation). Before Additional information: KFOR is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. KFOR welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply. Building Integrity is a key element of KFOR’s core tasks. As an employer, KFOR values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Responsibilities

The Intel Specialist supports HUMINT/CI operators with cultural awareness and language interpretation during security interviews for the Local Employees (LEP) vetting and screening process. This role also involves collecting open-source intelligence from publicly available sources like newspapers and the internet.