Officer, NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG)

Overview

The incumbent is responsible for providing subject matter expertise and coordinating the work of the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) and its sub-structure to support NATO capability delivery efforts.

Tasks Summary

• Provide expert advice, support and recommendations in the formulation of NIAG cooperation.
• Oversee the preparation of committee documentation dealing with all aspects of NIAG activities.
• Coordinate with other committees and bodies in related policy development.
• Draft clear and concise documents, reports, background briefs and speaking notes.
• Draft papers in support of the activities of the NIAG.
• Keep abreast of the defence industrial sector and related defence industrial production and capacity matters.
• Assist the Chair of the NIAG with the preparation of agendas, decisions sheets and reports resulting from meetings.
• Initiate the necessary follow-up action concerning the decisions of the NIAG and its sub-structure.
• Contribute to the timely execution of directives issued by the committee.
• Support the Chair of the NIAG in activities related to their participation in CNAD and other NATO meetings.
• Promote co-operation amongst nations in the fields of industry in relation to the NIAG.
• Monitor the activities of other groups involved in related fields and liaise with them on a regular basis.
• Serve as Co-ordinating Officer for the NIAG.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of annual programme of work of the NIAG.
• Plan and support execution of the NIAG Study Programme.
• Contribute to the planning and organisation of the NATO Industry Forum, NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, and other flagship defence industry engagement events.
• Perform any other related duty as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• have at least 4 years of relevant professional experience;
• possess knowledge of defence industry, military armaments systems/equipment including platforms, weapons and associate support equipment;
• have excellent drafting skills and experience in preparing policy documents, background and speaking notes for senior management;
• knowledge of armaments planning matters and how they relate to other planning disciplines within the NATO defence planning framework (advantage);
• experience working in a multilateral environment or an environment with a variety of stakeholders from multi-cultural backgrounds (advantage);
• knowledge of the Alliance’s political and military consultative processes, key defence industrial matters on its agenda and capability development processes (advantage).

Qualification Requirements

• have a university degree or equivalent qualification;

Other Details

Languages Required: possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; II (“Elementary”) in the other.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years.

Work Modality:

Remuneration: 6,713.06Euro (EUR) Monthly