Overview

The incumbent will support the Head in the effort of implementing the work of the Innovation and Technology Adoption Section, focusing on supporting the coordination of efforts across the NATO Enterprise on innovation.

Tasks Summary

• Plan, coordinate, and implement work strands of the Rapid Adoption Action Plan (RAAP), including the operationalisation and coordination of NATO Innovation Ranges and NATO Innovation Badges, operational experimentation activities, etc.;
• Plan, coordinate and support pilot initiatives, including Task Force X endeavours;
• Support the integration of pilot initiatives within wider NATO policies and programmes, including the NATO Defence Planning Process (NDPP), and High Visibility Projects (HPVs), etc;
• Work with a wide network of stakeholders from the NATO Enterprise, Allies and industry.

Experience Requirements

• have at least 3 years’ professional experience in the field of security, capability and technological development, etc.;
• have excellent drafting skills and experience in preparing background and speaking notes for senior management;
• have solid knowledge of and/or experience in project development and management in the field of innovation and technology;
• experience working in a multilateral environment or an environment with a variety of stakeholders from multi-cultural backgrounds;
• knowledge of the Alliance’s political and military consultative processes, key security policy issues on its agenda and capability development processes.

Qualification Requirements

• hold a university degree, from an institute of recognized standing, preferably with a focus on technology, engineering, or an innovation-related field;