ย Post Nยฐ LM-145/ Ref. No 2025_00027
JOB DESCRIPTION - please click here ย General Qualifications
University degree in engineering, equivalent education, or relevant professional experience. Minimum five yearsโ experience in engineering and logistic support of complex military equipment. Experience in drafting technical/engineering requirements. Working knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) and related procedures. Good knowledge of and experience in the application and management of Quality Assurance (QA) policy, production control and performance management as applied in a military depot maintenance activity or similar civilian organisation. Ability to operate with minor or no supervision in a demanding environment, acting as a key member of an international project. Ability to facilitate/present persuasively and negotiate effectively to achieve desired outcomes. Sound digital literacy with experience in using office automation systems and software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Specific Qualifications
Project management and cost management skills. Ability to train and transfer knowledge to NSPA or customer personnel. Good working knowledge of and experience in technical support and sustainment of a major military system, preferably ARMS or similar artillery systems. LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS
NATO's official languages are English and French. The work of this post requires fluency in English, while working knowledge of French is desirable. WHAT DO WE OFFER?
Multicultural environment Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation) Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave Excellent health coverage Great work/life balance Generous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidays Pension Scheme POST DETAILS
Basic monthly salary: EUR 7 599,21, tax free. This post will become vacant as of 01 February 2025. Post to be filled subject to final approval. This post is deployable. The incumbent of this post may be required to deploy or may be assigned to a remote location, to perform duties (inside or outside a theatre/deployment location) in support of Council approved operations/missions or in support of national or multinational operations/missions authorised by the Agency Supervisory Board of NSPO. (Definite Duration) This position is required for a limited time and the incumbent of this post will be offered a definite duration contract. (Definite Tenure) Initial duration of the assignment will be for 3 years. The contract may be renewed, but will not exceed the definite tenure of 9 years.
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 10 December 2025.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection. NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.
