SHAPE Temporary Staff Pool at NATO

Mons, Wallonia, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Political Affairs, Public Diplomacy, Project Management, Finance, IT, Cyber, Legal Affairs, Translation, HR, Administrative Support, Wargaming, Policy, Military Operations, Strategic Planning, Data Science, Security

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) delivers an integrated Strategic Effects framework, applying a multidomain and multi-region approach to ensure a comprehensive 360degree view of Alliance security. SHAPE supports SACEUR in fulfilling their responsibilities as directed by the North Atlantic Council, enabling seamless transition from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO) to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE) when required. SHAPE is looking for applicants to fill temporary positions that arise occasionally at Supreme Headquarters Allied Power Europe, in Mons, Belgium. Are you a national of a NATO member state, with skills in a relevant discipline and a proficiency in English? Do you have experience in political affairs, public diplomacy, project management, finance, IT, Cyber, legal affairs, translation, HR, or administrative support? Then this might be an opportunity for you! In view of the nature and of the urgency of temporary positions, it is important for candidates to be available for temporary employment on short notice. In practice, this implies being in possession of valid NATO security clearance at the time of application, or having been in possession of such a clearance with the possibility to reactivate it swiftly. We therefore encourage applications for temporary positions if you are already, or have previously been, in possession of a valid NATO security clearance. 1. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE You will have experience in one of the following areas: - Administrative Support - Legal Affairs, International Law - Wargaming - Policy - Military Operations - Military Exercises - Military Strategic Planning, Advanced Planning, and Crisis Planning - Finance (budgeting, accounting); Audit - Procurement & Purchasing - Logistics (supply chain, warehouse & stock management); - Infrastructure and facilities management - Information Knowledge Management (Data entry/encoding, document management/registry/archives) - Event & conference management - Project and Programme Management - Engineering - Data Science/Data Analysis - Information Technology (Software, Hardware, Web Programming) - Human Resources (recruitment, staff services, organisational development) - Internal Auditing - Security and Counter-Intelligence - Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy (Press and Media, Journalism, Communications); - Graphic Design and Printing; Web Design, online editing, social media management - Linguistic services - Defence (Defence Planning, Defence Investment) - Natural sciences (research and analysis) - Political affairs (drafting policy, diplomacy, public administration) 2. COMPETENCIES - Empathy ,Flexibility and initiative - Strong problem-solving and communication skills - Adaptability, accountability and initiative - A commitment to teamwork and organizational excellence - Professional integrity - Drive for Results - Commitment to SHAPE’s mission - Clarity and Accuracy - Customer Service Orientation - Organizational Awareness - Teamwork & Collaboration 3. RECRUITMENT PROCESS When submitting your application, please note that you are applying to a candidate pool, and not for a particular assignment. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt from the system of your application. In the event a request for a temporary assignment arises that fits your profile, you may be contacted for a Virtual interview with the hiring manager and a recruiter to assess your motivation, skills, knowledge, and competencies. It is a condition of employment that before a temporary staff member can be appointed, the Organization must have received a security clearance certificate (minimum NATO Secret) from the government of the country or countries of which they are national. Important: Inclusion in the Temporary Talent Pool is for consideration purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of employment. Please attach an updated CV and relevant certifications to your application. You are responsible for keeping your information up to date by making the appropriate changes (e.g. availability, clearance, etc.) directly in your Taleo application, if and when required. Please do not re-apply if changes occur but edit your application at any time. Any questions on this subject should be sent to shape.j1recruitmentfmb@nato.int. NOTE: SHAPE 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. SHAPE 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 SHAPE’s sole discretion, and SHAPE reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate. 4. WHAT WE OFFER - 38 hours per week schedule; - 2.5 paid days of leave per month worked; - Fulfilling working atmosphere in an international and military community; - Salary: the remuneration of temporary personnel will be specified in their contracts. It is exempt from taxation in the Host Nation. - Benefits package: temporary personnel are covered by a benefits package which consists of an additional sum of 12%25 of basic salary for pension purposes + basic medical and accident insurance provided under the NATO Group insurance contract (death and invalidity). The total premium for the medical and accident coverage in 2023 will be at 2.57%25 of the temporary staff member’s salary (2.32%25 for the medical benefits and 0.25%25 for accident), payable 1/3 by the temporary personnel and 2/3 by the Organisation”. - For staff eligible under NATO rules, there is also a dependent child allowance and coverage for dependent children for medical benefits. 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - NTAP allows adding attachments. A copy of the qualification/certificate covering the highest level of education required by the job description must be provided as an attachment. - Essential information must be included in the application form. Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of the application form. The application should be in English. - Only nationals from the 32 NATO member states can apply for vacancies at SHAPE. - Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgement please make sure the submission process is completed, or, re-submit the application. - SHAPE 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. - Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defense 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

This role involves filling temporary positions at SHAPE, supporting the delivery of an integrated Strategic Effects framework using a multidomain and multi-region approach. Applicants must be ready to transition from Baseline Activities and Current Operations to the Maximum Level of Effort when required.