LS136: Chief of Section (SPC Secretary & Administrative Assistant)
Post No 2025_00704/ Ref. No LS136
JOB DESCRIPTION (See link to the full job description in the blue box)
- University degree (preferably in a logistics/transport field) or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Good knowledge and experience of commercial air and surface transportation policies, procedures and operations, modern transportation methods and techniques and their application, including management through automation support.
- Good knowledge of the transportation aspects of logistics, preferably in a military transportation environment, deployed military operations and the global commercial transportation market.
- Knowledge of classified, hazardous and dangerous material regulations and procedures related to transportation, and of customs procedures at an international level.
- Good presentational skills, ability to promote international cooperation and conduct large international meetings effectively.
- Ability to analyse complex financial data and propose appropriate action.
- Ability to write clear and precise procedures and instructions.
- Ability to suggest/coordinate IT solutions for workflow improvements.
- Experience in cooperative logistics within NATO or sizeable international organisation.
- Knowledge of project management techniques and experience in the development, implementation and procurement of transportation projects.
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 6 weeks plus official holidays
- Pension Scheme
POST DETAILS
- Basic monthly salary: EUR 9 674.26, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions.
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 10th September 2026.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.
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.
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.