TITLE:        Section Head (FAS)

Division:      J2

GRADE:      G12

Type of Contract: Temporary 

Duty Location : NATO Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF), Sigonella, Italy

POST SUMMARY

1.  NISRF

NATO nations have chosen to acquire a wide area ground surveillance asset based on a High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV). The system chosen is based on a uniquely designed RQ4-4D (Global Hawk) with the Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Programme (MP-RTIP) as the primary sensor, a ground segment including deployable assets, and a supporting communications architecture dedicated to filling some of NATO'S Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (JISR) needs. The Joint Staff is a structural modification established to meet strategic and operational planning needs. The workforce in these Divisions gathers and analyses information to support decision-making and optimizes resource utilization. Effective coordination and communication across the different divisions are crucial for aligning actions with the command's objectives and strategic goals.
The J2 Intelligence Division provides essential intelligence support to inform decision-making processes. By collecting, analysing, and disseminating critical information, J2 helps in identifying potential threats and opportunities. The integration of J2 into the Joint Staff structure ensures that intelligence operations are closely aligned with the strategic objectives of the command, thereby enhancing situational awareness and operational readiness.
The Intelligence Systems Support Branch enables ISR Information Management, ISR Application Management and ISR Data Management requirements. As Section Head, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the support activities of the assigned intelligence systems and relevant training requirements.

2.  DUTIES

- Identifies Intel systems gaps and prepares requirements as needed.
- Functions as NATO ISR Force Intelligence system administrator and database manager.
- Provides first level support on intelligence functional area systems.
- Assists the representative in intelligence systems related meetings/conferences.
- Responsible as the INTEL-FS Trainer for the Force.
- Conducts intelligence software evaluation and functional control programme.
- Collects, co-ordinates, and analyses evaluation data on intelligence CIS.
- Researches, co-ordinates, and implements hardware and software modifications.
- Participates in User Acceptance Testing and Intel System User Groups.
- Interfaces with representatives from other NATO commands and applies the valuable lessons learned by these and similar units.
- Provides support to create and maintain exercise, training, and operational databases.
- Coordinates Intel Systems updates and management between ISR AVMC2/MOS, TGGS, MGGS, and other users throughout NATO. 

Special Requirements and Additional Duties

The incumbent may be required to perform like duties elsewhere within the organisation as directed.
The incumbent is required to undertake operation deployments and/or TDY assignments both within and without NATO's boundaries.
The work is normally performed in a Operational Airbase with possible access to runways aircraft hard standing areas.
Normal Working Conditions apply.
The risk of injury is categorised as No Risk.

The incumbent reports to the Branch Head (Data Archive).

3.  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Higher Secondary education and completed higher vocational training in criminology, police, public or business administration, administration of justice, criminal law, comparative general management, political theory, behavioural or social psychology or related discipline leading to a formal technical or professional certification with 3 years function related experience, or Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related experience.

Experience with activities that encompass planning, managing, and conduct of activities to collect, analyse, process, exploit, produce, and disseminate intelligence information, including human, identity, signal, imagery, and measurement and signature intelligence. 

Experience preparing intelligence assessments

Experience using and managing intelligence data handling systems

Must have an English Standard Language Proficiency level of “ professional” in Listening Speaking, and intermediate in Reading, and Writing (SLP 3322 based on NATO standards).

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Previous relevant NATO assignment.

Relevant experience working in an international /military environment.

4.  CONTRACT

The selected candidate will be offered a six-months temporary contract of employment with the possibility of further extensions depending on NISRF operational requirements.

The basic entry-level monthly salary for a NATO Grade G12 in Italy is Euro 4,599.62 which is not exempt from national taxation.

5.  HOW TO APPLY:

1. NISRF uses NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP), namely, TALEO.

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 the Headquarters of interest.

2. Essential information must be included in the application form. Each question should be answered thoroughly.  Expressions such as “please see attached CV”, or invitations to follow links to personal webpages, are not acceptable, and will be disregarded.  Application forms must be filled out in English.

3. Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission.  In the absence of an acknowledgment please make sure the submission process is completed, or, re-submit the application.

4. Shortlisted candidates invited to the interview phase, will be requested to provide, where applicable, copies of University diplomas listing the exams sustained, transcripts (that is, list of courses with grades and dates), for all pertinent university and vocational training courses.

5. Candidates’ individual telephone or email enquiries about the submission of their applications cannot be dealt with.  All candidates will receive an answer indicating the outcome of their application.

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

Employment pre-requisites:

Candidates are invited to submit their applications only if:

· 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/NISRF Sigonella will take action to obtain the required security clearance from the successful candidates’ national authorities.