Employer: NATO
Location: Belgium-Brussels
Deadline: 14-Mar-2021
Salary (Pay Basis): 7,004.83Euro (EUR) Monthly
Grade A.3/A.4/ NATO Grade G17-G20
Clearance Level NS
1. SUMMARY
Within the Joint Intelligence and Security Division, the NATO Office of Security (NOS) is
responsible for the overall coordination of NATO security among member Nations and NATO civil and military bodies, as well as International Organisations and partner countries with which NATO cooperates. It is also responsible for the security of the NATO Headquarters, its personnel in Brussels and abroad, and for the protection of the Secretary General. The NOS comprises the Office of the Director, the Security Intelligence Branch (SIB), the Protective Security and Emergency Services Branch (PSESB), the Security and Policy Oversight Branch (SPOB), and the Close Protection Unit (CPU). Its functional
areas address: personnel security, physical security, security of information,communication and information systems security (including cyber defence), security awareness, industrial security, counter intelligence, counter espionage, threats fromterrorism, close protection, security force services, fire and first aid.
The Officer, Global Mission Security and Safety, under the overall supervision and
direction of the Head, SIB, is responsible for all aspects of security and safety of NATO
International Staff abroad. Taking a risk-based approach, s/he ensures that staff going on
duty travel or working at NATO Satellite Offices are prepared before going abroad and
protected while abroad, and that an effective response mechanism is in place to resolve
serious security problems. With a customer focus, s/he manages the implementation of
security and safety requirements to enable staff to travel safely and securely.
The Officer leads the Mission Security and Safety Team (MSST). The MSST is a combined security
and human resources team that serves as a focal point for all security and safety requirements for staff travelling and working abroad. The Officer is responsible for the oversight and management of the team and operational delivery, including recruitment and budget management.
2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
The incumbent must:
• possess a relevant university degree, or an equivalent level of qualification;
• have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working on security in a NATO Member State’s Government Security Service (intelligence, police or military) or in an international public organisation;
• possess at least 5 years' operational and management experience in a relevant field such as the protection of personnel and premises abroad;
• possess advanced analytical and planning skills
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as proven presentation, briefing and chairing abilities;
• be able to lead and support projects as well as organisational change;
• have previous experience of managing a budget;
• be available and prepared to travel globally, including to non-permissive environments, and to work outside of normal office hours as required; and
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V
(“Advanced”) in one I (“Beginner”) in the other.
DESIRABLE
The following would be considered an advantage:
• relevant work experience in Africa, the Middle East and/or other parts of Asia;
• a wider knowledge of counter intelligence;
• experience in the use of open-source intelligence and how to draw from publicly available information to gather and promulgate security and safety information;
• experience in designing and delivering training;
• understanding of the link between security and business continuity; and
• a higher level in the other NATO official language.
Location: Belgium-Brussels
Deadline: 14-Mar-2021
Salary (Pay Basis): 7,004.83Euro (EUR) Monthly
Grade A.3/A.4/ NATO Grade G17-G20
Clearance Level NS
1. SUMMARY
Within the Joint Intelligence and Security Division, the NATO Office of Security (NOS) is
responsible for the overall coordination of NATO security among member Nations and NATO civil and military bodies, as well as International Organisations and partner countries with which NATO cooperates. It is also responsible for the security of the NATO Headquarters, its personnel in Brussels and abroad, and for the protection of the Secretary General. The NOS comprises the Office of the Director, the Security Intelligence Branch (SIB), the Protective Security and Emergency Services Branch (PSESB), the Security and Policy Oversight Branch (SPOB), and the Close Protection Unit (CPU). Its functional
areas address: personnel security, physical security, security of information,communication and information systems security (including cyber defence), security awareness, industrial security, counter intelligence, counter espionage, threats fromterrorism, close protection, security force services, fire and first aid.
The Officer, Global Mission Security and Safety, under the overall supervision and
direction of the Head, SIB, is responsible for all aspects of security and safety of NATO
International Staff abroad. Taking a risk-based approach, s/he ensures that staff going on
duty travel or working at NATO Satellite Offices are prepared before going abroad and
protected while abroad, and that an effective response mechanism is in place to resolve
serious security problems. With a customer focus, s/he manages the implementation of
security and safety requirements to enable staff to travel safely and securely.
The Officer leads the Mission Security and Safety Team (MSST). The MSST is a combined security
and human resources team that serves as a focal point for all security and safety requirements for staff travelling and working abroad. The Officer is responsible for the oversight and management of the team and operational delivery, including recruitment and budget management.
2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
The incumbent must:
• possess a relevant university degree, or an equivalent level of qualification;
• have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working on security in a NATO Member State’s Government Security Service (intelligence, police or military) or in an international public organisation;
• possess at least 5 years' operational and management experience in a relevant field such as the protection of personnel and premises abroad;
• possess advanced analytical and planning skills
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as proven presentation, briefing and chairing abilities;
• be able to lead and support projects as well as organisational change;
• have previous experience of managing a budget;
• be available and prepared to travel globally, including to non-permissive environments, and to work outside of normal office hours as required; and
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V
(“Advanced”) in one I (“Beginner”) in the other.
DESIRABLE
The following would be considered an advantage:
• relevant work experience in Africa, the Middle East and/or other parts of Asia;
• a wider knowledge of counter intelligence;
• experience in the use of open-source intelligence and how to draw from publicly available information to gather and promulgate security and safety information;
• experience in designing and delivering training;
• understanding of the link between security and business continuity; and
• a higher level in the other NATO official language.