Head of Integrated Business Support Branch (IBSB)
NATO
- La Spezia
- Tempo indeterminato
- Full time
- Business Management: Contribute to the development and implementation of coherent business policies, procedures, and strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Strategic Planning: Facilitate and contribute to the Centre’s strategic and business planning process, particularly focusing on the CMRE Management Plan.
- Financial Support: Assist the Head of Finance and Contracting in identifying planned income, analysing actuals against plans, and supporting financial management processes.
- Project Development: Provide tools, templates, and assistance to facilitate project development and proposals, including conducting business analysis and resource allocation.
- Programme Coordination: Coordinate and supervise the delivery of the programme of work documentation for the NATO S&T Board, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timelines.
- Project Management: Supervise the project management system and provide support to user communities, including training and guidance on project management tools.
- Customer Relations: Act as a liaison officer in establishing NDA/MOU agreements with customers, ensuring compliance and effective communication.
- Output Coordination: Coordinate and facilitate CMRE outputs, including in-year project reviews and analysis of technical, resource, and financial aspects.
- Policy Development: Produce analysis and draft policy papers, documents, instructions, and briefs, contributing to internal and external communication and decision-making processes.
- Quality Management: Maintain internal Quality Management processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations in areas such as Time Accounting, Annual Reporting, Performance Management, Recruitment, Procurement, and Financial Statement.
- Representation: Represent CMRE to NATO committees, particularly the STB, Infrastructure and Budget Committees, by preparing and presenting relevant information and reports.
- PhD in information technology, accounting, business administration, public administration, finance, management or scientific fields.
- MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- Broad understanding of scientific / technical programs and related support areas.
- Proficiency in project management tools.
- Knowledge of NATO procedures and regulations is desirable.
- Strong analytical. Problem- solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Salary (Pay Basis): 8,497.37 (EUR) Monthly*
- A world class research facility located in the seaport of La Spezia, Italy supported by two specialised research vessels.
- An exciting place in which to work situated at an ideal location, the port of La Spezia, Italy, enabling synergy with regional and global academic institutes and industry.
- Salary and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations (NCPR), which includes a rewarding salary and a comprehensive system of allowances, supplements and insurances to support families and, in case of expatriated staff, offers an interesting “expatriate” package.
- A generous annual leave and, (where eligible) home leave.
- The successful candidate will be offered a three years’ definite duration contract which may be renewed for subsequent periods subject to business needs, satisfactory performance and the need to rotate skills and talent within the Organization.
- Applicants who prove to be competent for the post but who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, which might become vacant in the near future, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.
- Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries.
- Applications (including the most relevant publications, the diplomas - stating the highest level of education - and a CV) for this vacancy are to be submitted using the E-recruitment system.
- Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the CMRE Medical Adviser.
- CMRE values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We welcome applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourage women to apply.
- Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.