Support Officer (Programme) at Spektrum

Braine-l'Alleud, Wallonia, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Report Creation, Problem Solving, Office Administration, Resource Planning, Budget Management, Communication, Project Monitoring, Cyber Security, Command and Control Systems, Satellite Communications, Electronic Warfare, Information Management, Management of Risk, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations. We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you. Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects. Who we are supporting The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including: Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats. Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations. Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces. Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks. Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers. Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities. The program Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS) The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V. To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce. Role ID – C004529 Role Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the development of policies, processes, standards and guidelines for strategy development and planning. Develops and communicates plans to drive forward the strategy and related change planning. Provides support and guidance to help stakeholders adhere to the approach. Ensures that all stakeholders are aware of the strategic management approach and timetables. Collates information and creates reports and insights to support strategy management processes. Provides detailed and specific advice regarding the application of their specialism to the organisation's planning and operations. Actively maintains knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. Recognises and identifies the boundaries of their own specialist knowledge. Where appropriate, collaborates with other specialists to ensure advice given is appropriate to the organisation's needs. Deals with problems and issues, managing resolutions, corrective actions, lessons learned, and the collection and dissemination of relevant information. Implements stakeholder engagement/communications plan. Collects and uses feedback from customers and stakeholders to help measure the effectiveness of stakeholder management. Helps develop and enhance customer and stakeholder relationships. Leads and coordinates strategic initiatives working across departmental or functional boundaries. Designs the timetable of executive-level meetings and forums. Sets agenda, format and desired outcomes for meetings. Provides direction and receives progress updates from members of an executive team. Meets collectively or individually with members of a leadership management team to follow up on action points, issues and risks. Reports on progress and resolves issues. Manages highly sensitive and confidential issues and information. Organizes and coordinates large meetings and conferences. Contributes to office administration improvements and best practices. Consults on a full spectrum of enterprise office administration activities. Designs office administration functions and workflow. Monitors industry and marketplace trends and directions for office administration. Monitors effectiveness of support staff; recommends Establish and maintain communication channels with stakeholders. Monitor the Key Performance Indicators of Projects and Services Execution, and prepare reports and analysis to the BUO; Support the BU Project Managers to monitor and control project progress to ensure resources are consumed in accordance with the approved budget and within the approved timelines; Support reporting and communications with the BU and Business Area management, in order to ensure projects are monitored and controlled across all management levels; Responsible for consolidating ServiceNow and EBA statistical reports and the tracking of submissions to align to expectations; Resource planning alignment with the NIMSC RPMO on behalf of the BU; Monitor the SA fund execution and prepare reports and statistical analysis for presentation to the Business Unit Owner (BUO) and other relevant stakeholders; Act as the interface between the BU and NIMSC Front Office; Monitor the SA fund execution and prepare reports and statistical analysis for presentation to the Business Unit Owner (BUO) and other relevant stakeholders; Coordinate with NIMSC Staff Management Office to ensure swift and efficient workforce recruitment and contracting activity; Support the production of Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly NIMSC Project and Service situation reports; Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications Minimum two years of relevant experience, preferably in the delivery and implementation of management support mechanisms or other professional-level activities. Proven ability to multi-task, manage time, deliver onresponsibilities and work effectively under pressure while producing high-quality products, at times, under short deadlines. Experience in presenting complicated issues in a clear, concise and persuasive manner. Excellent writing and verbal skills, with proven experience in drafting and editing policies and/or reports/briefs. Education A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognized/certified University in a related discipline and 2-years post-related experience. Or, exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCIA, that is, at least 6-years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post. Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications Business Process design and implementation. Proven experience in resource planning and personnel management; Proven experience in budgetary planning and management; Demonstrated proficiency with the complete Microsoft Office suite Proven experience in organization, coordination and communication; Management of Risk PRINCE 2 Foundation Working Location Braine l’Alleud, Belgium Working Policy Onsite Travel Some travel to other NATO sites may be required Security Clearance Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.

Responsibilities

The Support Officer will contribute to the development of policies and processes, provide support and guidance to stakeholders, and manage stakeholder engagement. They will also collate information and create reports to support strategy management processes.