Staff Officer - Training & Exercise (TREX) Budget - JSEC, Ulm at NATO

Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Budget Management, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Financial Data Handling, ADP Systems Knowledge, Training Support, Exercise Planning, Administrative Support, Integrity, Impartiality

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

ABOUT YOU We are hiring a highly motivated individual to join the Allied Joint Support and Enabling Command (JSEC) as Staff Officer (Training and Exercise (TREX) Budget). In this role, you will be responsible for managing the JSEC Education, Training, Exercise and Evaluation (ETEE) budget, processing budget-related financial requirements while ensuring that the assigned budgets are developed and justified for the following fiscal year. You will also support the preparation and the conduct of individual training activities and events. Your subject matter expertise will be used for a wide range of activities requiring your sound judgement, well developed analytical and critical thinking skills. You are constantly required to provide timely and effective support while your work plays a key role in deconfliction and execution of NATO Wartime, Crisis and Peacetime Objectives. If this resonates with you, apply here: NATO - NATO Vacancies YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE The ideal candidate must have Higher Secondary education and completed higher vocational training leading to a formal technical or professional certification with 3 years function related experience, or Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related experience; Profound professional experience in managing budget and funding requirement preferably; Experience as Fund Manager; Proven experience in maintaining professional contact with various stakeholders/offices as Budget Specialist; Working knowledge of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) systems; A good command of English both written and spoken. The following would be considered as an advantage: Experience in an international/military organization; Any further training certificates and courses related to subject field or acquired through NATO; Budget experience related to Training, Exercise or similar activities; Experience in supporting, administering or managing projects and processes. YOUR ROLE Support planning of JSEC ETEE budget; Execute the JSEC ETEE budget, including the processing of ETEE related documents, e.g. Duty Trip Requests and Requests to Purchase; Participate in Budget related conferences, e.g. Exercise Budget User Group meetings; Support the planning and execution of JSEC individual training events, activities and products as well as the JSEC course management; Deputise JSEC Training & Exercise Fund Manager, the Staff Officer Individual Training and the Staff Assistant Course Management; Support the Training Branch in administrative issues; Be prepared to undertake additional duties and responsibilities as ordered by Branch Head Training or Assistant Chief of Staff J7; Participate as in project teams or working groups as directed or assigned. YOUR SKILLS Possess good interpersonal and communication skills together with tact and diplomacy; Must demonstrate sound judgement, well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills, flexibility, adaptability and be an accomplished negotiator capable of influencing and representing JSEC in higher level NATO and non-NATO forums. Ability to ensure transactions comply with laws and organizational rules; Proficiency in budget related software and tools. Accuracy and confidentiality in handling financial data and records. Ability to manage processes in a self-responsible, timely, accountable and accurate manner. Ability to provide clear guidance and leadership in your field of expertise for working groups and other audiences. Demonstrated integrity and impartiality in dealing with financial matters. WHY TO WORK FOR US? By joining our organisation, you will be part of a multi-national team while working towards NATO`s common goal of safeguarding peace and promoting democratic values for over a billion people. We are committed to fostering a collaborative work environment built on mutual respect and professionalism, where every individual’s work makes a difference and has a meaningful impact on the mission and operation of the Alliance. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. YOUR TEAM Headquarters JSEC provides a resilient operational-level Joint Headquarters, capable of supporting 24/7 operations to coordinate enablement (at the operational level) and, on order, the execution of reinforcement by forces (RbyFo) and sustainment flow in order to contribute to the Alliance's ability to project and sustain combat power into a Joint Operations Area (JOA). The Plans Directorate (PLANS) prepares and manages the development of functional planning based on the guidance received by the Commander, the assessments provided by the Operations Directorate and the liaison activities, contributing to strategic and operational level planning. The J7 Division is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing the HQ ETEE, as well as contributing to NATO ETEE, based on the Global Programming and the NATO Force Training Model requirements. The Training Branch is responsible for providing the Education and Individual Training (E&IT) required by the HQ and informs and contributes to NATO E&IT Click here to read more about JSEC - Joint Support and Enabling Command HOW TO APPLY Ready to make an impact and work in an international environment? Click here NATO - NATO Vacancies to apply directly via the Talent Requisition Platform. After creating a candidate account, select the job title you are applying for and complete the application form which includes a pre-screening questionnaire. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Please attach any documentation (proof of highest education, diplomas, certificates, testimonials etc.) that you consider to be particularly relevant to the qualification requirements specified in this advertisement. Any documentation submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by at least an unofficial translation. Please note that upon taking up duties, candidates will be asked to provide original certificates of their education and professional experience as relevant for this vacancy. CONTRACT Serving civilian members of NATO will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations. Newly recruited staff will be initially offered a definite duration contract of three years. Thereafter, an indefinite duration contract might be offered. SALARY/BENEFITS Salary values indicated in this vacancy notice are based on NATO`S Single Salary Spine scale; The salary is tax free including (where eligible) expatriation, family and children's allowances and additional privileges for expatriate staff; Education allowance for children (where appropriate) and an excellent private health insurance scheme; Generous annual leave and home leave (if eligible); Retirement Pension Plan. TEST/INTERVIEW Our recruitment team will provide further guidance for invited candidates.

Responsibilities

Manage the JSEC Education, Training, Exercise and Evaluation (ETEE) budget and support the preparation and conduct of training activities. Participate in budget-related conferences and support the Training Branch in administrative issues.