Intelligence Editing Coordinator and Production Analyst at NATO

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Intelligence Analysis, Editing, Writing, Communication, Analytic Skills, Stakeholder Management, Training, NATO Knowledge, Research Skills, Policy Development, Teamwork, Organizational Awareness, Flexibility, Presentation Skills, Analytical Thinking, Conceptual Thinking

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

1. SUMMARY The Joint Intelligence and Security Division (JISD), under the leadership of the Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence & Security (ASG-I&S), comprises two principal pillars: Intelligence - headed by the Deputy ASG for Intelligence (DASG-I); and the NATO Office of Security (NOS) - headed by the Deputy ASG for Security (DASG-S). The Intelligence pillar is responsible for ensuring the situational awareness of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) and the Military Committee (MC), for the analysis of the indications and warnings in support of the NATO Crisis Response System, and for the development of intelligence policies and capabilities for NATO. Its functional areas address intelligence analysis and production, intelligence policy, and capability development. The Intelligence Production Unit (IPU), comprised of both military and civilian personnel, supports the NAC, MC and senior level decision makers on strategic issues of concern with intelligence based analysis, briefings and written products. The JISD/IPU Production Support Office (PSO) is tasked with overseeing and implementing analytical tradecraft standards, training the analytical workforce, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to overall policy requirements of the IPU. The PSO includes a team of intelligence editors tasked specifically with, but not limited to, editing and language checking IPU intelligence products, ensuring compliance with NATO Intelligence Enterprise tradecraft standards and the IPU Director’s guidance on writing styles. The PSO editing team is also expected to provide analytic content advice to Branch Heads and analysts, requiring specific knowledge on NATO problem sets, analytic lines, and tradecraft standards. The Intelligence Editing Coordinator is primarily assigned to support the Russia and Belarus Branch and Eastern Neighbourhood Branch. The incumbent is required to have good knowledge of political, economic and military topics related to the Russian Federation, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, the South Caucasus and Western Balkans. The Intelligence Editing Coordinator supports the production of accurate and timely intelligence in accordance with JISD objectives. The incumbent has multiple duties including prioritisation of editing tasks, on the spot allocation of resources, editing intelligence analysis, contributing to analytic production, and providing analytical tradecraft training to IPU analysts. The Intelligence Editing Coordinator is expected to prioritise editing efforts in conjunction with the IPU Production Manager and the Deputy Director JISD/IPU, deliver timely products and assessments, coordinate assessments with Branch Heads and analysts, edit content, and deliver briefings. The role requires a good understanding of the NATO intelligence enterprise, close coordination with JISD/IPU colleagues, liaison with NATO intelligence staffs across the ACO, and an ability to identify and fuse relevant products. The position also requires excellent writing and research skills. The Intelligence Editing Coordinator is expected to organise and provide, in conjunction with the IPU Production Manager, the in-house writing training for IPU analysts and intelligence analysts from National Services or other intelligence bodies, as required. The trainings cover intelligence analysis methodology, the IPU writing style and tradecraft standards, as well as the correct use of IPU templates. 2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL The incumbent must: • Possess a degree from a university or from an institute of recognised standing • Be an active member of an Allied nation’s intelligence service, Allied security service, or work within the NATO Intelligence enterprise (including the NIFC) with at least 3 years of experience in intelligence matters • Possess strong writing and editing skills • Demonstrate expert-level writing and analytic skills • Very strong communication skills and experience developing and delivering intelligence products to senior leaders • Demonstrate experience and capacity to work with other analysts, establish networks amongst Allied intelligence services, and to be able to “reach out” successfully for support • Demonstrate the ability to edit and present clear and concise intelligence updates on complex issues • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of NATO security concerns and intelligence priorities; demonstrate understanding of threats affecting NATO from different strategic directions • Have a proven track record of providing intelligence analysis related training • Be acquainted with the structure, organisation and functions of the Alliance and NATO HQ • Be able to adapt quickly to working in a fast-paced international environment with the confidence to manage senior leader expectations under pressure • Be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including at short notice • Possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages: (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; and I (“Beginner”) in the other. DESIRABLE The following would be considered an advantage: • Flexibility and broad experience that would enable the incumbent to fill in/cover for colleagues with different portfolios • Advanced skills with MS PowerPoint, graphics, and other presentation tools • Experience working in or closely with an International Organisation • Experience with NATO and/or NATO intelligence work • Security clearance to NATO CTS, or national equivalent 3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Planning and Execution Align editing, training, tradecraft, and supporting IPU production. and other requirements, as needed. Policy Development Contribute to the development and implementation of relevant courses of action to mitigate strategic threats to NATO through the timely editing/completion/presentation of Intelligence products. Stakeholder Management Manage demands for editing from leaders under pressure, balancing demands with a realistic explanation of intelligence capability, insight and resources available. Prioritise workload to support timely senior leadership awareness, understanding and decision making. Manage stakeholder relations with allied intelligence services and NATO Intelligence Enterprise interlocutors. Knowledge Management Analyse and assess content of Current Intelligence and Situational Awareness briefings to NATO senior leaders, in order to ensure accurate information informs timely decision making and threat mitigation. Organizational Efficiencies Provide constructive suggestions to improve office procedures. Find ways to be faster, better and more effective in managing information and using office tools. Coordinate the development of best practice and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the JISD/IPU. Perform any other related duty as assigned. 4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS The incumbent will be reporting directly to the JISD/IPU Production Manager in fulfilling all duties associated with the delivery of quality Intelligence products and executive-level support. They work in close coordination with SHAPE J2, the JISD/IPU and the NATO HQ Situation Centre (SITCEN). Direct reports: N/a Indirect reports: N/a. 5. COMPETENCIES The incumbent must demonstrate: • Clarity and Accuracy: Checks own work; edits work of other analysts • Analytical Thinking: Makes complex plans or analyses; • Conceptual Thinking: Applies learned concepts; • Customer Service Orientation: Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems; • Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation; • Organisational Awareness: Understands organisational climate and culture; • Teamwork: Solicits inputs and encourages others. 6. CONTRACT Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years, during which the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite duration contract. Contract clause applicable: In accordance with the contract policy, this is a post in which turnover is desirable for political reasons in order to be able to accommodate the Organisation's need to carry out its tasks as mandated by the Nations in a changing environment, for example by maintaining the flexibility necessary to shape the Organisation's skills profile, and to ensure appropriate international diversity. The maximum period of service foreseen in this post is 6 years. The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years. However, according to the procedure described in the contract policy the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite contract during the period of renewal and no later than one year before the end of contract. If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’s member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years. Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Régulations. NOTE: Irrespective of previous qualifications and experience, candidates for twin-graded posts will be appointed at the lower grade. Advancement to the higher grade is not automatic, and will not normally take place during the first three years of service in the post. Under specific circumstances, serving staff members may be appointed directly to the higher grade, and a period of three years might be reduced by up to twenty four months for external candidates. These circumstances are described in the IS directive on twin-graded posts. 7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable: For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal (link); For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment Before you apply to any position, we encourage you to click here and watch our video providing 6 tips to prepare you for your application and recruitment process. Do you have questions on the application process in the system and not sure how to proceed? Click here for a video containing the information you need to successfully submit your application on time. More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm) Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities. NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate. 8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NATO 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. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply. NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection process. Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation. Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO 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. Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with. Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements. The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours. The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements. Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment. For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our website. Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab. NATO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. For more info please click here.

Responsibilities

The Intelligence Editing Coordinator supports the production of accurate and timely intelligence and oversees editing tasks within the Intelligence Production Unit. The role involves prioritizing editing efforts, coordinating assessments, and providing training to analysts.