Working Location: Norfolk, USA
Security Clearance: NATO Secret
Language: High proficiency level in English language
DESCRIPTION:
The CT Advisor is responsible for the overall guidance of the PLP Branch on CT policy and supporting policy, pertaining to the Alliance. This will result in optimized and tailored ACT CT, counter Hybrid and counter Cyber advice in support of ACT Programme of Work and NATO s fight against terrorism.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
A background in Strategic Political Military affairs, with substantial experience on multinational operations or activities, and especially knowledge of politico-military affairs with a focus on CT
Knowledge about Lessons Learned processes, Lessons Learned (LL) is an integrated part of all activities - LL requests, planning, creation, collection, staffing and handling in accordance with the NATO LL Process as an integrated part of any activity
Demonstrated in-depth experience in Strategic Risk Assessment in addition to experience in researching and analysing international relations and security studies
Demonstrated experience on Counter Terrorism at military strategic and/or operational levels in addition to staff experience of understanding or developing military Risk Assessment at the strategic level
Experience working at a military headquarters or similar environment at staff level on policy development, gap analysis, capability development procedures, strategic planning and associated staff work on the operational and strategic levels of military activities (recommended 2-3 years experience)
A basic understanding of Strategic Foresight, Global Strategy and Innovation Management, Strategic Planning and Execution, Strategic Gap Analysis, Strategy Implementation for military policy making purposes within an international organization or governmental organization with a preference of experience working for or with NATO
Master s degree or higher in political science, international studies, security studies, military science, and operations research is preferred. Master s degree can be substituted with a Bachelor s degree and appropriate level of experience in fields linked to Counter Terrorism as described above
Ability to read and analyze a wide range of strategic documents, formalize courses of action, develop strategic command level policy, and be prepared to defend ideas
Previous experience in Strategic Policy within the last 4 years OR have recently earned their Graduate degree in Political-Military Affairs
Working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software
Advanced knowledge of database software
Previous experience working with Flag/General Officers or equivalent is desirable
DUTIES/ROLE:
Lead the development/review/update of CT aspects of NATO Military Strategy &NWCC, ACT or Bi-SC policy papers, concepts, action plans, and input to NATO Military Authorities (NMA`s) advice to the North Atlantic Council (NAC) on issues related to CT through close interaction with NATO HQ and ACO/SHAPE when required
Participate in conferences and meetings and provide CT Subject Matter Expert (CTSME) assistance when and where required
Contribute to cross-functional projects and programs with summaries, research papers, and other written products or briefings
Provide input to non-papers, presentations, guidance, and direction for all ACT pillars on issues specifically relating to CT
Guide and prepare Initial Progress Reports (IPRs), background briefs, presentations, and point papers for HQ SACT on CT
Maintain contact with NATO HQ International Staff (IS) Emerging Security Challenging Division (ESCD) to understand current CT posture, and what future positions may be
Communicate with Centre of Excellence-Defense Against Terrorism (COE-DAT) SACT thoughts in Terrorism/CounterTerrorism/Defense Against Terrorism(T/CT/DAT)
Maintain close contact with COE-DAT to share information on COE-DAT activities and identify current and future trends in T/CT/DAT and potential policy recommendations
Represent COE-DAT to ACT, NATO, and national commands as required
Establish contacts with NATO entities, international organizations and other academic agencies in order to have a broader co-operation
Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the LABOR category
Provides direct support to the DCOS SPP for the day to day interaction with the NATO HQ and other stakeholders in the strategy and policy community, informing the inclusion of transformational positions in NATO strategy, strategic plans and policy. The post has high level impact from a broad perspective across the NATO strategy and policy community
Coordinates between national and NATO organizations on long-term high-level strategy and policy decisions and issues
Directly supports the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation in the development of military advice related to CT
Ensures that a continuous, solid base of reasoned, clear and blunt advice is delivered
Must have knowledge of the Strategic Commander s Long-Term Vision and the realities of NATO decision making at the political and military level
Ensures the coherency of advice delivered
Must have the knowledge of extant NATO policy and procedures. A lack of such a detailed knowledge would result in a significant reduction in HQ SACT effectiveness
Assists to support the COTR with deliberations with the strategy and policy community, including the DPPC, NPG SG, HLG and interacts routinely, on a peer basis, with senior management internally in ACT and externally with ACO, NATO HQ and the Nations
Give briefs at high-level political and military meetings
Work with and provide guidance to multi-national military officers
Professional Contacts: Must be able to liaison effectively, both internally and externally, with military and civilian personnel from the rank/position equivalent of OF-3 up to the OF-9 level. Internal contacts are with Chief of Staff, DSACT, and SACT and external contacts are with SHAPE Policy, IMS and the International Staff (IS) personnel and COE DAT
Contribution To Objectives: Contributes directly to Strategic Policy development within ACT. It will require the ability to interpret direction and guidance, analyze content and develop possible courses of action. The contributions will range from the day to day support of Policy Officers, analysis of Strategic level and higher policy, and support of SACT in political and military meetings
Must be prepared to work outside normal office hours - including weekends and evenings, often on short notice
Must be prepared to travel as part of the appointment