Manager – TSC FXXX 0090
If you
are a Subject Matter Expert in Resource/Programme Management looking to join a dynamic team working in a
multi-national environment, HQ SACT would be interested in hearing from you
Post
Context
ACT contributes to preserving the peace, security and territorial
integrity of Alliance member states by leading, at Strategic Command level,
Warfare Development required to enhance NATO’s posture, military structures,
forces, capabilities and doctrines.
The Capability Development Directorate (CAPDEV) comprises two
Divisions—Requirements and Capabilities. The Directorate supports SACT in his
Capabilities Requirement Authority (CRA) role.
It is responsible for a holistic through lifecycle Capability Development
approach that infuses innovation and transformative efforts that are an
integral part of the Warfare Development.
This includes responsibilities for elicitation, development, capture and
collection, quality review, traceability and visibility of capability
requirements.
Within the DCOS CAPDEV Front Office the incumbent is responsible to
assist the CAPDEV Portfolio Manager in overall planning, execution, reporting
of CAPDEV program of work (POW) and management of resources to ensure coherence
with the Commander’s guidance and to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness
of capability development across the Alliance.
Reports
to:
CAPDEV Porfolio
Manager
Principal
Duties:
He/she will
a.
Support the CAPDEV Portfolio Manager in the
coordination and execution of all the Capability Management Authorities
activities in the framework of the Capability Management Function (CMF).
b. Support the CMF at the management authority level to
coordinate elements of relevant management products relating to cost, schedule,
scope, performance and risk, across DOTMLPFI, especially before requesting
governance intervention;
c. Coordinate DCOS CD level programme reviews by
exception and support efforts to allow the resolution of management issues at
the lowest possible level.
d. Ensure efficient CMF coordination through management
tools, reporting and board-like meetings to de-conflict processes, support
smooth hand-over of responsibilities.
e. Focus on programme and project complexity as well as
on risk management, as an aid to communication with Governance, and inform the
CMA decision making.
f. Lead the organization of the CMA supporting staff and
CMA periodic meetings.
g. Collect lessons identified related to NATO common
funded capability delivery and exploit them appropriately.
h. Maintain a comprehensive knowledge and
oversight over the planning and execution of all projects, programmes and
portfolios for which the Directorate is responsible as required by extant ACT
Directives and SOPs.
i. Provide advice to DCOS CAPDEV and ACOSs and
where necessary act as the DCOS representative for all programme resources
assigned, both funds and manpower, risk, issues and recommend mitigation
actions.
j. Coordinate Directorate input into ACT’s
resource planning process ensuring that programmes are aligned with NMA and ACT
Goals Priorities and Objectives across the DOTMLPFI spectrum.
k. Assist the Portfolio Manager in prioritization
and balance of resources of the CAPDEV programmes.
l. Perform ad hoc analysis,
conduct special projects and lead/participate in project teams as directed by
DCOS CAPDEV.
m. Perform quality assurance to
ensure the deliverables meet the Commander’s guidance and coordinate periodic
programmes reviews at the DCOS level.
n. Assist in the Management
other Working Group, Preparation Boards, and ACT Decision Boards as required.
o. Liaise and facilitate
information flow/exchange within the Information Hub with appropriate ACT
national and NATO HQ and Agency staffs.
Essential Qualifications
a. University Degree in finance, accounting, business
administration, economics, public administration or related discipline.
b. Four years managerial experience that includes holding a position of
responsibility involving the exercising of discretion, judgment and initiative.
c. Five years’ experience in staff positions, e.g. in a military
headquarters, agency or national MODs including at least 3 years in a joint
environment.
d. Good knowledge of strategic management processes and procedures as
they pertain to the management of a military headquarters, agency or national
MOD.
e. Good knowledge of capability and concept development, procedures.
f. Good working knowledge of resource management, budgetary processes,
requirement prioritization, risk management and their inter-relations with
business process and management systems.
g. Minimum of three years programme management and prioritization at
strategic level of a organization.
Language
English – SLP 3333 –
(Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
NOTE: The work both oral and
written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in
English.
Desirable
Qualifications
Professional
Experience
1. Previous military service or extensive experience working with the
military in a military environment (i.e. MOD or equivalent).
2. Detailed knowledge of NATO Capability development Processes.
3. Understanding of the new NATO Command Structure organization and
relationships and how it affects HQ SACT.
4. Understanding of the strategic aims of HQ SACT including Capability
Development issues and the interaction with nations other NATO bodies and
commands requirements.
Education/Training
1. Resource Management Education
Programme (RMEP) Course.
Attributes/Competencies
•
Personal Attributes
:
a. Required to brief and staff complex issues up to 3 Star General
Officer level on a routine basis.
b. Integrity, confidentiality and diplomatic skills need to be of the
highest order. Inherent Cooperative and directional leadership skills required
and must be able to demonstrate excellent team building abilities to
direct/guide/influence standing and ad hoc strategic level working groups at
the A3-OF4 level. Often used as sounding board by principals incumbent must be
decisive, professionally knowledgeable on ALL DCOS CD and strategic resource
management issues and possess good and intra-personal skills.
c. A minimum of 6 years management experience; this includes holding a
position of responsibility involving the direction of others and the exercising
of discretion, judgment and initiative.
•
Managerial
Responsibilities
:
Direct other Resource/Programme manager within the
Divisions on detailed resource management issues budget submissions and
execution.
The incumbent will provide continuity for the coordination of programmes
and deliverables across the directorate.
•
Professional Contacts
: Ability to closely interact on a daily
basis with 2 and 3 star level Flag Officers. Will represent DCOS at internal
boards. The post holder will interact with direct personal interaction at the 2
star and below level.
Extensive communication with all levels throughout the organization will
be required, especially close cooperation with senior strategic manager and
BUDFIN staff on a day- to-day basis.
•
Contribution To Objectives
: The work of the incumbent impacts
both directly and indirectly to the work and objectives of ACT.
The work will directly impact the strategic objectives of the
organization and will refine the efficiency and effectives of the management
process to deliver capabilities.
Work
Environment
He/she will be required to work
in a normal office environment.
Contract
Serving NATO International
Civilian staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian
Personnel Regulations. Newly recruited
staff will be offered a three year definite duration contract.
Notes
for Candidates
The candidature of NATO
redundant staff at grade A-3 will be considered with priority.
Notes
for NATO Civilian Human Resources Managers
If you have qualified redundant
staff at grade A-3, please advise the HQ SACT Civilian HR Manager no later than
the closing date.
For any queries, please contact
the HQ SACT Recruitment Team at
civilianpersonnel@act.nato.int
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