Section Head (Infrastructure Management)

Overview

The Section Head (Infrastructure Management) is responsible for the overall direction, management, and coordination of engineering and maintenance functions for JF HQ Naples and supported elements.

Tasks Summary

• - Responsible for the coordination and verification of all aspects of engineering operations pertaining to maintenance, repair, construction and all other services provided by the Host Nation (HN) and/or procured by the NATO Headquarters.
• Responsible for the execution of all the funds allocated to the organisational element (approximately EUR 5,000,000 per year).
• Supervises and coordinates the development of the financial expenditures plan.
• Supervises and coordinates the preparation and execution of the Reimbursement Program for the Command.
• Responsible for defining and initiating all the requests to J-eng for NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP) projects and monitoring implementations.
• Responsible for the supervision and functions of the Infrastructure Section.
• Maintains contacts with internal and external staff elements on matters related to engineer work services.
• Responsible for initiating and regularly updating infrastructure related JF HQ Naples directives and SOPs.
• Maintains and updates as necessary an overall Long Term Infrastructure Plan (LTIP) for JF HQ.
• Defines and develops Statements of Requirements (SOR) for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Is responsible for the Engineering Infrastructure and Equipment (NATO property) as Property Accounting Officer (PAO).
• Supervises project details as necessary between all parties involved during the planning, design and construction phases of projects.

Experience Requirements

• - A minimum of four years experience in a similar management role with responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of a large infrastructure complex
• A minimum of four years experience in construction management, and planning and programming of large infrastructure projects.
• Wide experience in completing infrastructure projects in predetermined time schedules and budget
• At least two years of professional experience in the field of budget or funds management.
• Must have extensive experience in working with contractors and associated financial contract management
• Working knowledge of budget preparation
• Professional experience involving contract management

Qualification Requirements

- University Degree and 4 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related and 2 years function related experience.

Other Details

Languages Required: English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) The HQ's host nation language is required

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: three-year definite duration contract

Work Modality: Normal NATO office working environment

Remuneration: Salary (Pay Basis) : 7,055.72 Euro (EUR) Monthly BASIC SALARY: Euro 7,055.72 Monthly