TITLE: Section Head (Communications and Information Systems)

LOCATION: Joint Logistics Support Group Naples; Naples (ITA)

GRADE: G17

SECURITY CLEARANCE : NATO S E C R E T

VACANCY N° : OLN SCXX 0010

Employment contract: Definite Duration contract – 2 years

1. POST CONTEXT

The Joint Logistics Support Group Headquarters commands and controls assigned logistic, Engineer and medical units for the execution of JTF’s operational level plan.

The Support Branch is responsible for the support of JLSG HQ mission execution.

The Communication and Information System Section (CIS) develops and coordinates CIS plans and concepts in support for operational (COPs / OPLANs) CIS support for the JLSG HQ.

The incumbent is responsible for CIS support of the Joint Logistics Support Group HQ (JLSG HQ).

The incumbent reports to the Branch Head (Support) OF-5.

2. DUTIES

The Section Head's duties are:

• To act as the Head of the CIS Section of JLSG HQ. He / She is directly subordinated to the Branch Head (Support).
• Be responsible for advising COS JLSG HQ on all CIS matters and for co-ordination on all decisions on CIS issues.
• To provide support in developing tactical plans, concepts, procedures and training of JLSG HQ.
• Be responsible for coordination and preparation of CIS Annexes of JLSG GRPs and OPLANs.
• To ensure CIS supporting JLSG HQ and subordinate units are available and supportable to meet deployed Information Exchange Requirements (IERs).
• To monitor current CIS situation with JLSG subordinate units in JLS AOR, maintain own CIS situational awareness when JLSG HQ is activated and deployed and report JLSG CIS Situation and CIS related incidents to the higher HQs.
• To advise COS JLSG on the solution of CIS and Cyber related issues and to act to resolve the CIS related incidents.
• To act as the point of contact between the JLSG Staff and the CIS providing elements (NCISG, NCIA or others).
• To coordinate, in close coordination with the provider, the deployment of NATO CIS within the JLSG HQ and subordinate units.
• To ensure overall efficient operation of all assigned CIS assets with support of CIS providing element.
• To supervise the settlement of CIS assets within JLSG HQ in close coordination with Section Head Information Management.
• To coordinate and supervise Cyber Defence, INFOSEC and Frequency Management issues in JLSG.

The incumbent may be required to perform like duties elsewhere within the organization as directed.

The incumbent is required to undertake operation deployments and/or TDY assignments both within and outside NATO's boundaries.

The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment / secure office environment with artificial light and air (e.g. Bunker).

Normal Working Conditions apply. The risk of injury is categorized as: No risk / risk might increase when deployed.

3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

University Degree in the area of Information Technologies (IT) and Communications and 6 years of post related experience, or

Higher Secondary education and completed Advanced Vocational Training, or equivalent studies, leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation in the area of IT and Communications with 6 years of post related experience and 2 years of function related experience.

Broad technical knowledge in Communications and information Systems, including DCIS assets.

Proven experience in CIS planning and risks assessment .

Experience in the definition of CIS requirements, including network design, for deployable operations .

Experience in the development of CIS contingency plans .

Must have an English Standard Language Proficiency level of “professional” in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (SLP 3333 based on NATO standards).

DESIRABLE

Experience in staff level working the G6 area of operations and experience in the installation, and maintenance of voice, data, and video communication capabilities, services, and systems.

Previous NATO assignment is highly desirable

COURSES:

• Course: CCC-CS-31306 - NATO CIS Planning
• Course: CCC-CS-2411 - NATO C4ISR Orientation for Officer
• Course: ETE-IT-2834 - NATO Staff Officer Orientation Course
• JLSG Orientation Course – various organizations (MLCC Prague, RRC Lille…).
• Course: CCC-SM-31294 - Spectrum Management for NATO
  

4. POSITION AND CANDIDATE PROFILE

Personal attributes

The incumbent must possess courtesy, tact, diplomacy, mental alertness, negotiating skills and service-mindedness together with good health, stress tolerance and ability to work long hours when required. The incumbent must be able to travel frequently on temporary duty is an essential element of the duties .

Managerial Responsabilities

There are first line reporting responsibilities for the following numbers of staff: 1x OF-3; 1x OR-7.

Professional contacts

Required to interface on a regular basis with counterparts within NATO HQ, ACO, ACT, NATO CIS Service Providers, NATO CIS Implementation Authorities, NATO Maintenance Support Authorities and National Authorities at senior level (normally OF4/5/6 and/or A-4/5/6) holding responsibility for the implementation of projects.

Contribution to the objectives

Ensures the correct support and configuration management of all functional services systems, therefore, considerable impact on the automation functions provided in support of the HQ mission. The incumbent will be directly responsible for the CIS situation with JLSG units in AOR and ICS and Cyber related incidents reporting and resolution.

5. CONTRACT

The successful candidate will receive a two-year definite duration contract. NATO International Civilians will be offered a contract in accordance with the provision of the NCPRs.

The basic entry-level monthly salary for a NATO Grade 17 (A-3) in Italy is Euro 6,536.34 which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member’s eligibility, and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.

6. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:

HQ JFC Naples uses NATO Talent Acquisition Platform. In order to apply for this vacancy, please visit the platform at: https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en , and search for vacancies within HQ JFC Naples with duty location Naples , Italy.

Please attach relevant certificates to the application.

Note that once you create your profile, you will be able to use it to apply for other vacancies within NATO.

Please note:

Staff members are appointed to and hold posts on the establishment of a NATO body only on condition that:

• They are nationals of a NATO member country

• They are over 21 and under 60 years of age at the time of taking up their appointments. Appointments of definite duration may be offered to candidates of 60 years of age or more, provided that the expiry date of the contract is not later than the date at which the candidate attains the age of 65.
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A NATO security clearance and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser are essential conditions for appointment to this post. Applicants are not required to possess a clearance at the time of applying, but they must be eligible for a clearance. HQ JFC Naples will take action to obtain the required security clearance from the successful candidates’ national authorities.