CO-26005 (OE): Consultant – Technical Expert, Mechanical Engineer
N° CO-26005 (OE) / Ref. N° 2025_00636
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor Degree as a minimum)
- At least seven years of experience in construction supervision
- Experienced in HVAC, hydraulic and mechanical engineering disciplines.
- Experience with German electrical and mechanical standards would be a desirable asset.
- Proficiency in technical report writing.
- Knowledge of quality assurance standards and policies.
- Sound digital literacy with experience in using office automation systems and software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), including technical drawing package.
- NATO's two official languages are English and French. The work of this consultancy is mainly conducted in English, therefore fluency in that language is essential and beginner knowledge of French is desirable.
POST DETAILS
- 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.
- Contract duration: 12 months
- Level: III
- Daily fee per worked day: 339 EUR
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates should refer to the FAQs before applying.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.
IMPORTANT NOTES
In accordance with the NATO employment regulations, the contract will be established for
a 6-month period. The working language will mainly be English.
The duty stations will be Afghanistan, Luxembourg or any other area as required.
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.
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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Position Number: CO-26005 (OE)
Ref. No.: 2025_00636
Position category: Engineering
Minimum educational level: University degree (Bachelor)
Grade: CLT
Duty Location:: Other location and/or NATO countries as indicated in the PD
Who can apply?: NATO Civilian Staff and external candidates who are nationals of a NATO member country are invited to apply.
Deadline: 18 January 2026
Type of project: Current publication
Vacancy status: Receiving applications until deadline
