Officer, Defence Industrial Capacity

1. SUMMARY The Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments Division (D2IA) leads on the rapid development and delivery of cutting-edge and interoperable defence capabilities, working with innovation ecosystems and industry across the Alliance to meet NATO’s deterrence and defence needs.The Defence Industry Capacity Officer provides policy expertise and support on topics related to the transatlantic technological and defence industrial base, particularly in relation to NATO and EU. The incumbent works laterally across a complex set of stakeholders and organizations to ensure coherence of their work and other strategic initiatives. The incumbent monitors and supports coherence with, and outreach to, similar national and EU policy efforts. 2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE The incumbent must:• possess a university degree or equivalent level of qualification in a relevant field for this position;• have at least 3 years of relevant work experience, including researching, analysing and presenting data for strategic decision making;• have excellent analytical skills, strong briefing (verbal and written) skills including the ability to identify and distil complex policy issues;• possess a solid knowledge of the defence industrial sector, EU policy initiatives, and a good understanding of current trends affecting the defence industrial bases ; and• possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; II (“Elementary”) in the other. The following would be considered an advantage:• possess an understanding of NATO and current developments affecting the Alliance, including in the domains of defence industry and capability development; and• completion of programme management, strategy or policy development training (for example military staff college, civil service or industry programmes). 3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Policy Development:Provide or coordinate advice on questions of international cooperation related to defence industry and defence industrial capacity, including the development of general and specific policy documents. Draft and contribute to policy proposals and provide data-driven input to policy, strategy and conceptual papers. Work closely with the section Head on monitoring and supporting coherence with EU policy initiatives. Ensure that policy options applied to the transatlantic defence industrial base are informed, coherent and aligned.Expertise Development:Develop and maintain expertise on current developments across Alliance and partner defence industry and defence industrial policies. Advise committees and groups supported by D2IA on partner-related defence industrial considerations for capability delivery-related policies and initiatives. Monitor developments in the transatlantic industrial base, academia, government policy and other relevant NATO committees/bodies relevant to broader policy making and implementation.Stakeholder Management:Develop and maintain a broad external and internal stakeholder network relevant to transatlantic defence industry issues and policy development. Liaise extensively with stakeholders across industry, the NATO Enterprise, the Conference of National Armaments Directors (CNAD) and its substructure, and other organizations to ensure that requirements related to the transatlantic industrial base are well informed, coherent and aligned. Represent the Organization at international industrial events and conferences. Perform any other related duty as assigned 4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS Reporting Line:The incumbent reports to the assigned lead officer within the section.Interactions:They work in close cooperation with the section and entire Division. They also maintain contacts with senior members of the International Staff and International Military Staff, members of national delegations, NATO Science & Technology Organization, NATO Agencies, International Organizations, industry partners and subject-matter experts. Direct reports: N/aIndirect reports: N/a. 5. COMPETENCIES The incumbent must demonstrate:•    Analytical Thinking: sees multiple relationships.•    Clarity and Accuracy: checks own work.•    Conceptual Thinking: applies learned concepts.•    Customer Service Orientation: takes personal responsibility for correcting problems.•    Impact and Influence: takes multiple actions to persuade.•    Initiative: is decisive in a time-sensitive situation.•    Organizational Awareness: understands organisational climate and culture.•    Teamwork: expresses positive attitudes and expectations of team or team members. 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. 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 toclick hereand 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 herefor a video containing  the information you need to successfully submit your application on time. When submitting your application, please ensure that your Taleo Candidate Profile is updated and that your CV is correctly uploaded in the Taleo attachments section. 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 asecurity clearance(provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate’smedical fileby the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of theaccreditationand 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 reference documents without proper quotes (plagiarism), or any tools available on inter