IS-1 Chief IS Division

Post N° IS-1/ Ref. No 2024_00594

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Master’s level qualification in computer science, information systems management, computer information systems or similar, equivalent education, or relevant professional experience.
Minimum ten years’ experience in the IT profession with a proven track record of successful achievements in delivering results at the management level, ideally gained in mid-sized public or private sector organisations.
Demonstrated ability and experience in creating and developing diverse, inclusive and high performing teams through the application of inclusive leadership principles and practice.
Experience in administration at the senior staff level, acquired in a sizeable and complex organisation.
Ability to facilitate/present persuasively to gain buy-in and effective negotiations skills to achieve desired outcomes including business growth.
Ability to multi-task, manage time and work effectively under pressure while producing high-quality products under short-notice deadlines.
Ability to develop resourceful and effective solutions to problems (including personnel), focus on team performance goals and track metrics to measure performance improvements.
Broad and up-to-date knowledge of and proven experience in the life cycle of corporate IS Infrastructures and EA technology, preferably in the domain of defence logistics.
Broad knowledge of Data Centres, Networks, Office Information Systems and Cyber Security.
Experience in IS aspects of transformation initiatives in large, complex organisations

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Multicultural environment
Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
Excellent health coverage
Great work/life balance
Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays
Pension Scheme

POST DETAILS

Basic monthly salary: EUR 10 545.80, tax free.
This post will become vacant as of 01 January 2025.
This post is deployable. The incumbent of this post may be required to deploy or may be assigned to a remote location, to perform duties (inside or outside a theatre/deployment location) in support of Council approved operations/missions or in support of national or multinational operations/missions authorised by the Agency Supervisory Board of NSPO.

HOW TO APPLY?

All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.

NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.

NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 25 November 2024.

Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.

Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.

Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.

The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.

NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.

NSPA COVID MEASURES:
All deployable vacancy announcements include the requirement to be fully vaccinated at the time of receiving the offer of employment. No offer of employment shall be made to deployable candidates who refuse to be vaccinated.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.

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