TEMPORARY POST - RM Assistant (Electromagnetic Operations)

SHAPE is looking for employing a qualified and suitable candidate to fill this post as a temporary staff from asap until 31 December 2025 (might be subject to extension pending 2026 budget approval). If you meet the requirements described in the job description below and wish to work in a fast paced international environment, this post is for you.

In view of the nature and of the urgency of this temporary position, it is important for candidates to be available for temporary employment. In practice, this implies being in possession of valid NATO security clearance at the time of application, or having been in possession of such a clearance with the possibility to reactivate it swiftly.  We therefore only encourage applications for this post if you are already, or have previously been, in possession of a valid NATO security clearance.

Post Context/Post Summary

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) provides an integrated Strategic Effects framework, employing a multi-domain and multi-region focus to create a 360-degree approach, with the flexibility to enable, upon direction, a seamless transition from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO) up to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE). SHAPE supports SACEUR in fulfilling his terms of reference, as directed by the North Atlantic Council.

The Cyberspace Directorate directs monitors and coordinates all Cyberspace Operations (CO), Electronic Warfare (EW), Electro Magnetic Spectrum (EMS) activity and Communications and Information Systems (CIS) functional area activities and staff functions across ACO. The Directorate takes the role of the Senior Requirements Owner for all related ACO cyberspace capabilities and Requirements Authority for cyberspace related disciplines.

The Cyberspace Operations Centre (CyOC)  s the Theatre Component for cyberspace and provides persistent, centralised and comprehensive cyberspace situational awareness, Command and Control (C2) and execution. CyOC also assesses the Electromagnetic Environment (EME) activities to enable SACEUR to establish and maintain superiority, and advise JFC-s and TCC-s in the employment of EW within the assigned JOA-s. The CyOC is within the SHAPE establishment but with different roles and responsibilities.

The Cyberspace Operations Branch will be the means by which the CyOC will coordinate the full spectrum of NATO military activitivities within the cyberspace domain.

The Cyberspace Defence and Effects Section defines, coordinates and manages ACO Cyberspace Effects, across SACEUR’s Area of Responsibility (AOR). delivered  through the Sovereign Cyberspace Effects Provided Voluntarily by Allies (SCEPVA) framework, across SACEUR’s Area of Responsibility (AOR).

The incumbent works within the Defence and Effects section with the primary objective of supporting EMO related functions and activities into aspects of NATO Alliance Operations and missions (AOM).

The incumbent will provide support to the SHAPE EW Cell in Cyoc that will evolve into the EMB Staff.

Principal Duties

·       Support the planned sequence of training development for EMO like:

• the development of the Strategic Training Plan (STP) for the new EMO discipline.
• the execution of EMO Training Requirements Analysis (TRA).
• the execution of a Training Needs Analyse and coordination with related disciplines.
• the execution of a first EMO Annual Discipline Conference.

·       Support the coordination of activities and events relevant to EMO discipline for individual and collective training and exercises, including the contribution to development of strategic policy, plans, guidance, requirements and procedures impacting EMO.

·       Support the coordination with NATO Training centres and existing Centres of Excellence, National and Partner Training Centres (PTCs) for standardizing training in EMO.

·       De-conflicts E&T requirements with other disciplines where overlap or requirements influence each other.

·       Provides support in the Global programming context

·       Support the collecting, assembling and contributing of EMO inputs to the SACEUR’s Annual Guidance on ETEE (SAGE)

·       Coordinates CYBER/CYOC participation in programming boards, conferences and working groups when appropriate in order to execute DCOS CYBER RA functions

·       Maintain close coordination with strategic level Electromagnetic Operations (EMO) stakeholders including, but not limited to, Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), Spectrum Managememnt (SM), Cyber, Space Support, Navigation Warfare/Position Navigation and Timing (NAVWAR/PNT) and Cyber

·       Support development of EMO and EW related policies, directives, procedures, concepts, programs as well ACO Directives (AD), ACO Force Standards (AFS), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other processes focused on EMO training as required.

·       Support the SA Branch in collection of resource estimates  for cyberspace requirements within CyOC

·       Record minutes of budget prescreening meetings and ACCB CYBERSPACE WORKING GROUP

·       Support the SA Resource manager for collection of resource and budget inputs from all sections and branches across CyOC

Professional/Experience

Supports a portfolio that includes the Electromagnetic operations individual and collective training with contributions to NATO's major joint exercises and the integration of EMO concepts and doctrines into EMO training and education programs.

Activities that advise and assist the commander in the conduct of electronic warfare. Involves the Preparation and dissemination of electronic warfare doctrine, plans, orders, intelligence reports and training directives. Develops force or unit electronic warfare programs. Prepares recommendations for utilization of operational/training electronic warfare resources. Directs and coordinates electronic data collection and reconnaissance operations. Reviews, analyzes and/or initiates reports based on data collected by electronic warfare operations and other related programs.

Education/Training

Higher Secondary education and completed higher vocational training in related discipline leading to a formal technical or professional certification with 3 years function related experience, or a Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.

Security Clearance

Nato Secret

Language

English SLP 3333 (listening, speaking, reading and writing)

What We Offer

• 38 hours per week schedule;
• 2.5 paid days of leave per month worked;
• Fulfilling working atmosphere in an international and military community;
• Salary: the remuneration of temporary personnel will be specified in their contracts. It is exempt from taxation in the Host Nation.
• Benefits package: temporary personnel are covered by a benefits package which consists of an additional sum of 12% of basic salary for pension purposes + basic medical and accident insurance provided under the NATO Group insurance contract (death and   invalidity). The total premium for the medical and accident coverage in 2023 will be at 2.57% of the temporary staff member’s salary (2.32% for the medical benefits and 0.25% for accident), payable 1/3 by the temporary personnel and 2/3 by the Organisation”.
• For staff eligible under NATO rules, there is also a dependent child allowance and coverage for dependent children for medical benefits;

Additional Information

Applications are to be submitted using NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP)(https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang-en) Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail, e-mail, fax, etc) are not accepted.

Application Process:

NTAP allows adding attachments. A copy of the qualification/certificate covering the highest level of education required by the job description must be provided as an attachment.

Essential information must be included in the application form. Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of the application form. The application should be in English.

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies supporting statements in their applications.

After submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application.

Remarks:

A)       Only nationals from the 32 NATO member states can apply for vacancies at SHAPE.

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

C)       Candidates’ individual telephone, e-mail or telefax enquiries cannot be dealt with. All candidates will receive an answer indicating the outcome of their application.