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Please note: This requisition is for multiple positions across two locations: 2 posts in Norfolk, USA, and 1 post in Mons, Belgium. As part of the application process, you will be asked to indicate which location(s) you wish to be considered for. Further, please be advised that the advertised monthly salary applies to the positions based in Norfolk, USA. The monthly salary for the position based in Mons, Belgium, is 8,273.12 Euros.

Post Context

ACT contributes to preserving the peace, security and territorial integrity of Alliance member states by leading, at Strategic Command level, Warfare Development required to enhance NATO's posture, military structures, forces, capabilities and doctrines.

The Capability Development Directorate (CAPDEV) comprises two Divisions-Requirements and Capabilities. The Directorate supports SACT in his Capabilities Requirement Authority (CRA) role. It is responsible for a holistic through lifecycle Capability Development approach that infuses innovation and transformative efforts that are an integral part of the Warfare Development. This includes responsibilities for elicitation, development, capture and collection, quality review, traceability and visibility of capability requirements.

The Capabilities Division coordinates the development of capabilities from capability planning through acceptance and then disposal with the management entities, NATO Headquarters staff and the NATO Governance Structure. This entails synchronizing horizontally across capabilities to achieve coherent efforts and outcomes.

The Material Solutions, Infrastructure & Facilities Branch provides infrastructure Programme Directors for but not limited to Maritime, Bulk Fuel and Munitions, Air Basing and NATO Command Structure Facilities, to direct, guide and monitor those programmes in a through-lifecycle approach across all the elements of DOTMLPFI. This includes participation in Site Surveys and the acceptance process.

Principal Duties

Programme responsibilities:

• Lead the development of NATO Infrastructure programme plans across all lines of development (DOTMLPFI) and ensure the delivery of programme outcomes by assessing throughout the lifecycle cost, scope, schedule, risk and performance against agreed tolerances for submission to governance.  
• Monitor Capability requirements development at all stages of development across DOTMLPFI.  
• Plan Operations & Maintenance support, plan, direct and conduct acceptance process and direct the disposal process for facilities no longer required.  Monitor the capability projects throughout their lifecycle.  
• Direct the Project Coordinators in their role in the development of infrastructure and facilities projects for inclusion in the NATO Infrastructure programmes.  

Generic responsibilities:  

• Maintain close liaison with other HQ SACT staff, ACO, Advisory Bodies, civilian, public and military stakeholders concerning the NATO Infrastructure facilities programmes.  
• Maintain close working relationships with Strategic Planning Function and other Capability Leads and Programme Directors to ensure coherent delivery of capabilities across the DOTMLPFI.  
• Represent the MSIF Branch at meetings, conferences and workshops as required.  
• Assist Branch Head in the arrangement of major MSIF meetings at, or visits to, HQ SACT.  
• The Programme Director will also be required to lead or support other Infrastructure Capabilities/ Programmes/ Projects as directed by the Branch Head.

Essential Qualifications / Experience

• University degree in architecture, civil engineering, infrastructure development, construction management, facilities management, military engineering, or a closely related infrastructure discipline and 4 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in architecture, civil engineering, construction, infrastructure development, facilities management, military engineering, or a closely related infrastructure discipline that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related and 2 years function related experience.
• At least 5 years programme management experience in a large organization.
• At least 5 years experience within Infrastructure and Facilities Programmes.
• Experience in Land facilities (trg facilities, ranges etc).
• University Engineering Degree and 4 years post related experience.

Language

• English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

• Chartered or professionally accredited engineer, architect, construction manager, infrastructure specialist, or equivalent membership/accreditation in a recognised professional institution.
• Understanding of the NATO Governance and Management model for common funded capabilities.
• Qualified PRINCE 2 or equivalent.
• Qualified Management of Risk (MoR).
• Course: ETE-FI-2708 - Resource Management Education Programme (RMEP) Course

Attributes/Competencies

Personal Attributes:

The incumbent must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others to produce coordinated and cohesive branch outputs.  In addition, the post requires clarity of thought, the ability to analyse and extract information from a variety of sources and propose sound and well-reasoned solutions clearly and articulately.  There is also a requirement for international travel as part of the duties of this post and to work outside normal working hours occasionally.

The incumbent must possess good communication skills in speech and writing. Even under pressure he/she will display team spirit and be able to encourage others to respond to tasks in a pro-active manner. The incumbent must be self-motivated and take the initiative to ensure relevant situations are addressed appropriately.

Professional Contacts:  

This post will be required to interface up to OF-6/7 and regularly contact the governance level both military and civilian. The incumbent will also be required to interface with others at all levels, formally and informally, and to actively participate in identifying solutions and proposals, and will be expected to commit the organization within agreed parameters of direction and guidance from the Branch Head/ACOS. The incumbent will command the ability to discuss complex issues, devise convincing arguments to persuade and needs to exhibit negotiating skills in dealing with senior staff of internal and external agencies, demonstrating awareness of political sensitivities, diplomacy and persuasion.

Contribution To Objectives:  

The post has a direct impact on the Branch ability to meet objectives; a key output will be timely submission of Programme Plans and constituent project documentation. The work of the incumbent impacts both directly and indirectly to the work and objectives of HQ ACT. This will include analysis to assist others to make decisions, and responsibility for actually making decisions which may commit ACT to a plan of action.  

Security Clearance

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and receive a NATO SECRET Security Clearance prior to final confirmation of contract and commencement of employment.

Contract

Please note that these positions are linked to a specific NATO project and are for a limited duration of 3 (three) years only.

Serving NATO International Civilian staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.  Newly recruited staff will be offered a three year definite duration contract.

Notes for Candidates

The HQ SACT web site gives full details on the eligibility criteria and application processes to be adopted by all candidates.  However, candidates should particularly note:

Please answer each of the pre-screening questions completely in English. Expressions such as: "please see attached CV, please see annex, please see enclosed document, etc" are not acceptable; this is a cause of immediate rejection of the application.  

Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of your application form, which should be populated with details of your career to date and educational achievements and certifications as they relate to your application.

The candidature of NATO redundant staff at grade G17 will be considered with priority.

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO's sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply

This vacancy will close on 7 September 2026 @ 17:59hrs (EDT)/11:59hrs (CEST).