Free to use Employment Support resources, which have been made available to the RAC Alumni by Armed Forces Covenant registered civilian organisations that want to give something back to the military.
Empowering Service Leavers and Veterans. Promoting Ex-Military personnel throughout the entire civilian workplace. Championing Veterans as a community support force throughout the Armed Forces Family, and across UK society – a Veteran Force.
Alumni Endorsed
Organisation: Veteran UK
Industry: Careers
Salary: Various
Location: Various
Contact: jhamilton@satosmedia.com
The Pathway was set up late 2022, with the aim of attracting and hiring Armed Forces individuals into our business, from junior to senior hire, UK wide.
Organisation: centrica
Industry: Engery
Salary: Various
Location: Various
Contact: centricapathway@britishgas.co.uk
Supporting the transition to civilian life with homes, community and opportunities
Organisation: Entrain Space
Industry: Veteran Support
Salary: N/A
Location: Various
Contact: kenny@entrainspace.co.uk
A world of opportunity exists for ex-Servicemen and women when they leave the Armed Forces. SaluteMyJob is a business with a social purpose that works to connect members of the Armed Forces community with the opportunities available to them.
Helping jobseekers at any stage of their military transition or career journey to plan and prepare for their next job, SaluteMyJob provides free employment-related resources, advice and training to veterans, reservists and their families. SaluteMyJob’s free online training platform, which is exclusive to the Armed Forces community, enables them to adapt or develop the skills they need to improve their competitiveness and to secure successful employment.
Alongside its career support, SaluteMyJob works with supportive employers around the UK to provide the Armed Forces community with access to relevant jobs, work placements, apprenticeships and more. These organisations and their opportunities feature in SaluteMyJob’s unique directory of Forces-friendly employers.
Supporting Foreign & Commonwealth (F&C) soldiers to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status
Ex-F&C soldier, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Kenneth Bannister, served as a Trooper and Lance Corporal with the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (now Royal Lancers) before passing officer selection and gaining a commission at Sandhurst. Returning to the Regiment as a Troop Leader, he enjoyed a long and varied career, including in HR as SO1 RAC Manning and culminating as an instructor at the Joint Services Command and Staff College.
Upon leaving the Army in late-2019, he normalised his UK immigration status by transitioning from his Section 8(4) Immigration Act 1971 visa (issued to all F&C soldiers) to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), thereby allowing him to settle, live and work in the UK. Today, he is the Director and Head Coach at Continual Edge Limited.
Befitting the company’s Armed Forces Covenant pledge and Military-Grade Coaching® ethos, Continual Edge has partnered with HQ RAC to offer pro bono coaching to any RAC F&C soldier seeking to gain ILR and settle in the UK at the conclusion of their service. As such, the company will work with the client to define their post-service UK immigration goals, agree a bespoke immigration transition plan, execute the plan against agreed timelines - all with ongoing support, thereby setting up the client for success upon leaving the Army.
This initiative offers RAC Foreign & Commonwealth (F&C) soldiers free coaching in their pursuit of Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) should they wish to settle and work in the UK following their military service. As the F&C Soldier ILR Coach, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Bannister has first-hand experience of the immigration path ahead having been through the ILR process himself. Working in partnership, the coach will ensure that the soldier (i.e. the client):
in order to set up the client for success upon leaving the Army.
In line with Continual Edge Limited policy, all information shared during coaching sessions is strictly confidential. See https://www.continual-edge.com/data-protection for details.
To start this free coaching, email pursue@continual-edge.com and include the following information:
What "With You With Me" does?
WYWM assist veterans to get tech jobs without having to invest years and money into training. We help tech roles become accessible by harnessing Potential not experience.
How does a veteran apply?
WYWM does hire individuals directly to either work for us internally, or as a "squad member"/consultant to be posted on a contract job with one of our large partners.
How does WYWM financial profit from this program?
WYWM does not profit from this program. Profits from our commercial partners and clients allow WYWM to deliver services for veterans and their spouses. WYWM genuinely wants to answer the call of the underemployment of veterans in a scalable fashion.
24C Coaching Package
Get unstuck and get going
Bogged down on the road to career transition? Need to get unstuck and get moving?
The 24C Coaching Package is designed for military personnel struggling to make progress on their career transition journey. The package comprises a confidential, focused and frank discussion that ensures the client gets unstuck, moves forward and regains their edge in their pursuit of new horizons.
Email pursue@continual-edge.com, request the 24C package and stand by for recovery.
Exclusive RAC rates. 
Staffed by ex-UK military people, The List serves the immediate personal employment needs of the jobseeker as they leave the UK Armed Forces, and thereafter empowers Members seeking further advancement and change in the job market. The List enables extensive business to business (B2B), employment and recruitment opportunities serving the needs of employers and recruiters in every sector of the economy.
The List is a warm, tribal, network which builds on the Service ethos of team-work, selflessness in helping others, trust, reliability and commitment. And it is these very same attitudes and behaviours that set ex-Forces people apart and those which employers and businesses seek.
The unique recruitment opportunities and offerings to employers make our services and solutions highly attractive and competitive in the business market place.
In addition to offering exclusive rates to RAC personnel, Continual Edge has pledged 4 pro bono 24C coaching sessions to the Cavalry Lunch Club (CLC) community. These sessions can take place in accordance with the client’s wishes - either following the annual CLC lunch, via video conference or over the telephone.
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 Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance and Joint Effects Branch is responsible for NATO Enterprise and Alliance capability programme planning, coordination, and monitoring, across all domains (Air, Land, Maritime, Cyberspace and Space), policy and DOTMLPFI lines of development throughout the lifecycle.
The incumbent is responsible for the coherent and effective execution of projects within the AFSC Programme and other assigned programmes.
Principal Duties:
Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
1. SUMMARY
The BIGES Group Executive (BGX), a NATO entity, is the executive body of the BIGES Group (BG). The BG exists to enable the sharing and exchange of intelligence and information between and amongst NATO nations, with NATO and with other non-NATO nations and organisations. Under the leadership of the Director, BGX is composed of the Intelligence and Enterprise Services (IES) Division, the Programs, Engineering and Maintenance (PEM) Division, the Operations and Security Services (OSS) Division and the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Cell.
The core mission of the PEM Division is to provide the primary expertise to manage the BIGES Programme, develop, improve and manage the lifecycle of IT capabilities, and implement and maintain the IT capabilities. As such, PEM is championing all IT aspects with integrated expert team members from the other BGX Divisions. The PEM Division is directed by the Deputy Director for PEM and is composed of three Branches in direct support of the mission: Programme and Project Management, Engineering and Enterprise Architecture, and Maintenance and Implementation.
The EEA Branch drives BIGES IT coherence and modernisation, and is responsible for leading the planning, definition, maintenance, and governance of BIGES architectural baselines, service coherency, technical designs, standards, and solutions to ensure coherent, secure, and interoperable enterprise capabilities. The Branch drives the development of CIS solutions, based on requirements and modernisation aspects with a view to provide focus of the solution through architectures, develop designs taking specific system requirements into account (e.g. cyber security, operational), support transition of solutions into the system and provide service ownership.
Under the supervision of the EEA Branch Head, the System Engineer supports the integration, testing, validation and transition of software and application services into the BIGES enterprise. The incumbent ensures that changes, updates and new software components are introduced in a controlled and interoperable manner, aligned with PEM technical-governance principles, BIGES architectural standards and NATO software and interoperability requirements. The incumbent performs these activities under the technical guidance of the Principal System Engineer Principal System Engineer and contributes to the implementation of engineering solutions defined by the Engineering and Enterprise Architecture Branch.
The incumbent contributes to PEM capability development and lifecycle processes by performing integration tasks, preparing and maintaining technical documentation, supporting system testing and acceptance activities, validating application behaviours, and coordinating technical actions in support of the Service Owner with the assigned Service Team, IES, OSS, ISR Cell staff, the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and national representatives to maintain operational readiness and service coherence. S/He supports the integration and validation of software and applications so they operate correctly within BIGES and, where applicable, provide interoperability with interconnected systems, like the NATO Enterprise CIS, in accordance with approved architecture and security standards.
Operational travel may be required in accordance with the BG Deployment Policy and national requirements.
2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Post context:
The post is located within the ACO Innovation Management (AIM) Branch of the Resource Management Division in the SHAPE Support Directorate.
The AIM Branch is responsible for signposting, coordinating, facilitating, and monitoring all innovation related activities across ACO. Its remit covers Emerging and Disruptive Technologies, Digital Transformation, Concept Development, Operational Experimentation, Wargaming, Modelling and Simulation, NATO accredited Centres of Excellence, and Allied Command Transformation (ACT) Open Innovation.
The Branch maintains links to the ACO Strategic Management system, the Lessons Learned process, and other related processes. It serves as ACO's focal point for all wargaming matters, including the development of tailored wargames for ACO users, and acts as the requirement owner for capability development programmes related to wargaming. It also serves as ACO's interlocutor with ACT and other stakeholders on all aspects of the innovation environment.
The Branch acts as the initial ACO Point of Contact for innovation matters and, subject to SHAPE Command Group (CG) direction and guidance, represents ACO in relevant bodies. It coordinates and facilitates the development of ACO contributions to high level policies, direction and guidance, and doctrine within the innovation domain. It also prepares SHAPE CG participation in senior decision making and coordination bodies on innovation issues, and advises SHAPE CG on the development of ACO's overall approach to innovation.
Furthermore, the Branch supports ACO HQs in understanding and benefiting from the innovation environment, helping them identify and exploit innovation opportunities. It supports ACO's engagement with innovation stakeholders and maintains awareness of developments in academia, as well as in military and commercial innovation. It acts as the proponent for the application of ACO Directives in the innovation space, promotes innovation literacy, and assists ACO Commanders in fostering and sustaining a culture of innovation.
Principal Duties
The incumbent's duties are:
• Coordinates engagements between ACO entities and industry within the scope of established mechanisms and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Supports the development and employment of policies, strategies, doctrine and supplemental documents for the interaction with industry.
• Provides situational awareness of developments in policy and high-level direction and guidance, assess implications for ACO and provides relevant courses of action.
• Acts as the ACO interlocutor for NATO enterprise stakeholders, in particular the NATO HQ International Staff (IS) Defence Investment (DI) Division, the NATO Industrial Advisory Group, HQ SACT, the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) and the NATO Investment Fund (NIF), for industry engagement matters.
• Represents ACO at working-level and, by delegation from the AIM Branch Head, governance meetings/events regarding industry engagements.
• Oversees and monitors ACO-wide industry engagement activities and provides respective reports to the SHAPE leadership.
• Leads the development of execution of annual 'ACO innovation talks campaigns'.
• Facilitates the design and conduct of local ACO HQs' industry engagement events.
• Staffs the preparation, conduct and after-action review of high-profile ACO delegation visits to industry-engagement events.
• Coordinates ACO's relationship with DIANA as set forth in the DIANA-HQ SACT-SHAPE letter of agreement and the DIANA charter.
Special Requirements and Additional Duties
The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.
The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment.
The risk of injury is categorised as No risk / risk might increase when deployed.
Essential Qualifications
a) Professional/Experience
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a role relevant for the responsibilities of the post.
• Thorough understanding of defence industrial matters, including applicable principles of technology adoption and procurement/acquisition processes.
• Good understanding of Innovation and Emerging and Disruptive Technologies.
• Capable of analytical, strategic thought and lateral thinking.
• Capable of working with little or no established guidance in the context of general policies and goals.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and allocate resources in a dynamic context and capacity of delivering under pressure and short timelines.
b) Education/Training
University Degree in business administration, public administration or related discipline and 4 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 7 years post related experience.
In case of ambiguity the required job specific experience have priority over the standard education and training levels and experience described here.
c) Language
English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
Desirable Qualifications
a) Professional Experience
• Understanding of the NATO Common-Funded Capability Development process.
• A broad background that can include previous staff experience in a joint or combined staff in a large HQ, Joint Command, NATO HQ or MOD.
• High level of organisational, coordination and communication skills.
b) Education
• NATO recognized project and risk management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, MoR, ISO31000).
• Holding ISO 56002:2019 Innovation Management certification course.
c. Language
English (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing): 4444
Attributes/Competencies
Personal Attributes: Personal qualities of tact, judgment, adaptability, coupled with motivational and listening skills. A sense of diplomacy and propriety in order to work harmoniously with colleagues and other staff, both civilian and military. Able to work effectively to support the team activities. Possess the ability to assess the impact of a wide variety of NATO and national capability developments towards meeting NATO's overall required capability. Ability to use initiative and good judgment to propose optimum options in materializing effectively the delivery capability.
Professional Contacts: This post requires establishing and maintaining professional contacts with relevant innovation stakeholders across the NATO enterprise, within SHAPE, subordinates ACO Headquarters, ACT and NATO Headquarters, and within Allied Nations.
Contribution To Objectives: The incumbent supports the delivery of ACO's warfighting functions by progressing ACO's innovation needs as a key enabler of the multi-domain operation fight.
Duration of contract: The successful candidate will fill this post as a Project Linked NATO International Civilian (PLN) with a three-year definite duration contract within the NATO 2030 Agenda. On expiry of this term the PLN will be deleted or absorbed into the ceiling pending approval or will exceptionally be considered for extension.
The salary will be the basic entry-level monthly salary defined by the NATO Grade of the post, which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member's eligibility, and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.
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.
Building integrity is a key element of NATO's core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.
Applicants who prove to be competent for the post but who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment in another post of a similar nature, which might become vacant in the near future, albeit at the same or lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A NATO CIVILIAN POST AT SHAPE:
Applications are to be submitted using NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP) (https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang-en). Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail, e-mail, fax, etc) are not accepted.
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Application Process
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies supporting statements in their applications. Appointment is subject to obtaining a NS security clearance and a medical certificate.
Remarks:
a) Only nationals from the 32 NATO member states can apply for vacancies at SHAPE.
b) Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgement please make sure the submission process is completed, or, re-submit the application.
c) Qualified redundant staff of the same grade interested in this post should inform this office, via their HR/Personnel Office by not later than vacancy's closing date.
d) Candidates' individual telephone, e-mail or telefax enquiries cannot be dealt with. All candidates will receive an answer indicating the outcome of their application.
e) 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.
f) As part of the recruitment process, the organization may review publicly available information to assess potential conflicts of interest, reputational risks, or behaviors inconsistent with the organization's values.
Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
1. SUMMARY
The BICES Group Executive (BGX), a NATO entity, is the executive body of the BICES Group (BG). The BG exists to enable the sharing and exchange of Intelligence and Information between and amongst the NATO nations, with NATO and with other non-NATO nations and Organizations.
Under the leadership of the Director, BGX is comprised of four key pillars:
Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
1. SUMMARY
The mission of the Operations Division of the International Staff is to prepare NATO for the defence of Alliance territory, to respond to crises at home and abroad, and to strengthen the capabilities of partners.
Within the Current Operations Section, the incumbent will provide advice and drive policy development within the areas of their responsibility. The Current Operations Officers work closely together optimizing staff time and skills. The incumbent will deputize as required the head of the section.
Given the highly demanding nature of operational responses, the role requires resilience and the capacity to deliver results under stringent deadlines. The post holder may be required to travel to non-permissive environments and undertake the Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT). Additionally, the post holder will need to provide proof of medical fitness and compliance with preventive medical measures and requirements in the area of deployment.
2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The incumbent must:
• possess a university degree in political science, international relations or related fields;
• have strong knowledge of international relations and current affairs, with particular emphasis on crisis management issues and political-military issues;
• have at least 5 years of relevant experience, including participating in and guiding multilateral diplomacy discussions and negotiations;
• demonstrate flexibility and strong drive for teamwork and diversity; and
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO's official languages (English/French): V (Advanced") in one; level I (Beginner") in the other.
The following would be considered an advantage:
• experience with NATO political-military processes and NATO operations, missions and activities;
• field experience, particularly in the Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq or other working experience of NATO military operations and training missions; and
• experience leading multinational teams or projects with diverse stakeholders.
3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Policy Development: Analyse and evaluate important security and political developments area of assignment, draft related policy documents, clearly outlining NATO responsibilities and involvement, and promulgate and monitor policy implementation. Compile and share information and advice on matters affecting their area(s) of responsibility, including selecting political / operational issues for discussion in relevant committees. Conceptualise and prepare briefing material, speaking notes and point papers for the Secretary General, Ambassadors and other senior NATO officials. Participate in and lead internal task forces, as required.
Expertise Development: Develop and maintain own expertise on NATO operations, missions and activities. Assess effectiveness of NATO's involvement in operations and formulate proposals and recommendations for stakeholders, such as the International Military Staff (IMS) and Strategic Commands, within a strict timeframe to address critical events. Visit operational theatres to observe and assess operations and/or advise NATO leadership during travel.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate across the International Staff, NATO Military Authorities, agencies and Allies in order to ensure collaboration in own portfolios. Develop stakeholder management strategies to foster consensus and influence strategic developments related to NATO current and future operations. Collaborate with other international organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the field of crisis management.
Representation of the Organization: Assist the Head of the Current Operations Section, Divisional leadership and the Secretary General by providing briefs, taking notes and preparing documents. Prepare for and report on planned and unplanned meetings of various NATO bodies that discuss the political aspects of NATO's current operations and crisis management. Attend meetings on behalf of NATO, including with other international organisations, provide briefings and speak at external conferences, in areas related to own portfolio. Deputise for the Head of Section in external and internal engagements, as required.
Perform any other related duty as assigned.
4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS
Reporting Line: The incumbent reports to the Head of the Current Operations Section.
Interactions: The incumbent coordinates work with the other Officers within the section and/or Division. They maintain close working relationships within OPS and liaise with other NATO Divisions and Independent Offices, NATO Military Authorities (NMA) and the IMS in order to ensure proper coordination and communication regarding work activities and accurate development of operational engagement plans. In addition, they maintain solid communication with international organisations and take on assignments in various regions that may change due to global events.
Direct reports: N/A
Indirect reports: N/A
5. COMPETENCIES
The incumbent must demonstrate:
• Analytical Thinking: makes complex plans or analyses.
• Clarity and Accuracy: checks own work.
• Conceptual Thinking: Applies learned concepts.
• Customer Service Orientation: takes personal responsibility for correcting problems.
• Impact and Influence: takes multiple actions to persuade.
• Initiative: is decisive in a time-sensitive situation.
• Organizational Awareness: understands organisational climate and culture.
• Teamwork: solicits inputs and encourages others.
6. CONTRACT
Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years, during which the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite duration contract.
Contract clause applicable:
In accordance with the contract policy, this is a post in which turnover is desirable for political reasons in order to be able to accommodate the Organisation's need to carry out its tasks as mandated by the Nations in a changing environment, for example by maintaining the flexibility necessary to shape the Organisation's skills profile, and to ensure appropriate international diversity.
The maximum period of service foreseen in this post is 6 years. The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years. However, according to the procedure described in the contract policy the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite contract during the period of renewal and no later than one year before the end of contract.
If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO's member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.
Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Régulations.
NOTE: Irrespective of previous qualifications and experience, candidates for twin-graded posts will be appointed at the lower grade. Advancement to the higher grade is not automatic, and will not normally take place during the first three years of service in the post.
Under specific circumstances, serving staff members may be appointed directly to the higher grade, and a period of three years might be reduced by up to twenty four months for external candidates. These circumstances are described in the IS directive on twin-graded posts.
7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:
Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
1. SUMMARY
The Cyber and Digital Transformation Division (CDT) leads NATO's digital transformation, cybersecurity and cyber defence efforts, translating NATO priorities into coherent strategies and coordinated delivery across the Alliance to strengthen interoperability, resilience, cybersecurity and operational effectiveness.
The incumbent leads and coordinates the activities related to Capability Architecture within the Cyber Plans and Capabilities Section. They support the Section Head in establishing, maintaining and exploiting security by design in the development of relevant Capability and Solution Architectures. In addition, the incumbent will interact with Industry and academia in order to keep abreast of latest developments in cybersecurity.
2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The incumbent must:
• hold a university degree from an institute of a recognised standing in computer science, cybersecurity, or a similar related field;
• have a minimum of 4 years' experience in information technology, IT application, technology and system architecture, and integration;
• have substantial experience with security architecture projects, designing and/or implementing Communications and Information Services (CIS) security;
• be able to prepare and present complex information technology issues in simple terms to non-technical audiences; and
• have the following minimum levels of NATO's official languages (English/French): V (Advanced") in one; I (Beginner") in the other.
The following are considered an advantage:
• have experience with IT risks, cybersecurity, services security techniques and auditing, open system architectures and technology evaluation (related security protocols, standards and technologies);
• relevant certifications in Enterprise Architecture, IT service management and regulatory security standards & compliance frameworks (such as CISSP, Zero Trust, TOGAF, ITIL, ISO27001, NIST, CIS, OWASP, etc.); and
• experience in operating within both, on-premise and cloud-based, environments.
3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Planning and Execution: Lead the development of Capability Architecture products and artefacts to follow strategic goals and other guidance set by NATO senior governance committees. Develop and maintain cyber capability architectures, including CIS-Security and cryptography. Provide security architecture support for the assessment of Capability Programmes and Plans for Cyber Defence, CIS Security and cryptography. Draft background briefs, progress reports, prepare presentations, and other items, as tasked, including for high-level meetings and management.
Project Management: Provide architecture and interoperability assessments for cyber standalone projects and urgent requirement requests. Maintain control of project and program plans, identify and monitor project implementation risks, provide expertise and leadership in the resolution of exceptions and issues. Assess the security perspective of capability programs in place in NATO nations, as well as NATO civil and military bodies.
Stakeholder Management: Ensure close collaboration with Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) during the development of Capability Architectures and the development of Solution Architectures. Engage with national cyber engineers and industry cyber engineers to ensure capability architectures are technically sound and interoperability is built in by design. Closely coordinate with staff working on the IT security and cybersecurity issues across the NATO enterprise. Represent and speak on behalf of the division, as appropriate, in committees, panels or working groups with industry and academia on matters pertaining to the domain of expertise.
Knowledge Management: Provide support and recommendations, be the point of reference for the NATO Enterprise architectural approach. Ensure relevant architectures conform with all relevant NATO Reference Architectures and applicable regulatory documents. Keep abreast with the latest technology developments in the area of responsibilities and expertise and provide appropriate advice.
Perform any other related duty as assigned.
4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS
Reporting line: The incumbent reports to the Head, Cyber Plans and Capabilities Section.
Interactions: The incumbent works in close cooperation with other team members in the cyber cluster, across the division and HQ, as well as experts in the same field, across the NATO enterprise.
Direct reports: N/A
Indirect reports: N/A
5. COMPETENCIES
The incumbent must demonstrate:
• Analytical Thinking: sees multiple relationships.
• Flexibility: adapts to unforeseen situations.
• Impact and Influence: takes multiple actions to persuade.
• Initiative: is decisive in a time-sensitive situation.
• Organizational Awareness: understands organisational climate and culture.
• Teamwork: cooperates.
6. CONTRACT
Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years, during which the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite duration contract.
Contract clause applicable:
In accordance with the contract policy, this is a post in which turnover is desirable for political reasons in order to be able to accommodate the Organisation's need to carry out its tasks as mandated by the Nations in a changing environment, for example by maintaining the flexibility necessary to shape the Organisation's skills profile, and to ensure appropriate international diversity.
The maximum period of service foreseen in this post is 6 years. The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years. However, according to the procedure described in the contract policy the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite contract during the period of renewal and no later than one year before the end of contract.
If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO's member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.
Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Régulations.
7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:
Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
NSATU located in Wiesbaden, Germany, is looking to employ a qualified and suitable candidate to fill this post as temporary staff asap (6 to 12 months contract). If you meet the requirements described in the job description below and wish to work in a fast-paced international environment, this post is for you.
In view of the nature and of the urgency of this temporary position, it is important for candidates to be available for temporary employment. In practice, this implies being in possession of valid NATO security clearance at the time of application, or having been in possession of such a clearance with the possibility to reactivate it swiftly. We therefore only encourage applications for this post if you are already, or have previously been, in possession of a valid NATO security clearance.
A. POST CONTEXT
During the initial establishment of NSATU, the incumbent of this post is responsible to perform all duties and assume all responsibilities listed in the Principle Duties, and Special Requirements/Additional Duties sections of this job description. Using the Statement of Functions described above for context, the incumbent is responsible to review the Organizational Structure of NSATU, and identify and understand how this position fits into the organization. The incumbent will then develop the initial Post Context for this position. As NSATU progress beyond IOC and FOC and matures as an organization, and especially as SOPs and processes are established, the incumbent will be responsible for the regular refinement of this post context. The incumbent acts as a Contracting Officer with a limited warrant in the J8, Purchasing and Contracting Section.
B. PRINCIPAL DUTIES
The incumbent's duties are:
- As a NATO Contracting Officer with an limited Warrant for portfolios assigned by the Section Chief Procurement and Contracting.
- Reviews, edits, and ultimately approves the wording of technical specifications to be used in solicitations performed within his/her portfolio.
- Screens requests for deviations from standard procurement procedures, and arranges appropriate approvals as required to support mission requirements.
- Approves bidding instructions and contract clauses to be applied to all solicitations performed - Chairs bidders' conferences, site surveys, inspections, progress review meetings, and other contractual events.
- Leads the execution of formal and international competitive bidding procedures.
- Coordinates and oversees inputs to the Contract Award Committee (CAC) and facilitates contractor selection decisions.
- Is responsible for the evaluation of bids and execution of Contract Award Committee's decisions.
- Enters into contractual obligations on behalf of NSATU.
- Settles contractor disputes/claims in a manner consistent with contractual obligations, and in keeping with NSATU's best (financial and end-user") interests. Coordinates with the Legal Office as required.
- Is responsible for the management and maintenance of the relationship between the organization and the supplier.
In accordance with NATO Financial Rules and Procedures Article III 1)f, Purchasing and Contracting Officers have exclusive legal authority for the procurement of goods and services on behalf of the NATO body. On the basis of the warrant covering their responsibilities and any limitation on the scope of authority to be exercised, this post requires the incumbent to be suitably qualified to be appointed with a limited warrant in order to exercise the legal authority authorized by the Command.
In the exercise of a warrant, a duly appointed Purchasing and Contracting Officer, subject to any limitations imposed, in accordance with NATO Financial Rules and Procedures Article XXXII will exercise decision authority and award all purchases under the simplified procurement procedures within the financial limits established by the Budget Committee.
C. ADDITIONAL DUTIES
The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the Organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract
The incumbent may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or TOY assignments, both within and without NATO boundaries up to 30 days.
The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment.
Normal Working Conditions apply.
The risk of injury is categorised as No risk / risk might increase when deployed.
D. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
• At least 2 years of prior contracting experience at the contracts management level.
• 2 years professional acquisition experience in a position leading and improving the procurement activity, negotiating complex contracts associated with basic knowledge of international contract and business law.
Education/Training
University Degree in supply chain management, commercial and mercantile law, logistics, inventory management, procurement or related discipline and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.
Language
English (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) SLP 3333
E. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
A minimum of five years experience in the business or finance field, including at least four years experience in the procurement/contracting function.
Experience in processing complex, urgent and sensitive requisitions (requirements and costs) for a wide variety of goods, services and engineering works coupled with demonstrated ability to negotiate, execute competitive bidding procedures, award and administer contracts, and effectively prosecute contractor claims and related disputes.
Experience in translating complex, urgent and sensitive technical or operational requirements into commercially adequate invitations for bids.
Experience in executing the full cycle of procurement activities, i.e., from conducting market surveys, devising acquisition strategies, issuing solicitations, and evaluating proposals to awarding, administering and closing out contracts.
Experience in contracting for military or international Organisations. Experience in contingency contracting.
Education/Training
Specialisation training in acquisition management, financial management, or logistics.
University Degree in business administration, management, finance, management, marketing, contracting, business law or related discipline as is formal training in the technical aspects of acquisition and logistics.
Resource Management Education Programme (RMEP) Course provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO) or equivalent.
NATO-ACO Contingency Contracting Course provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO) or equivalent.
Language
German PLS 3322
Attributes/Competencies
• Personal Attributes: The incumbent will need to display a high degree of professionalism and technical expertise in performance of his acquisition duties. As the incumbent's decisions and actions are financially and legally binding to SHAPE, he/she must exercise excellent judgement, while acting with persuasion and diplomacy, in order to achieve results which safeguard NATO's financial interests and image.
• He/she will need to be aware of the legal and economic aspects of every potential transaction. In his/her work, the incumbent must demonstrate a high energy level, personal integrity, and a sense of loyalty to the organisation. He/she must have strong ethics and sound business judgement for working in a P&C Office.
• Professional Contacts: The incumbent carries the overall responsibility for the assigned procurement actions; this responsibility is not transferable. He/she will however, transfer the authority for general administration to selected buyers, contract administrators and accounting clerks, and supervise these in the execution of their specific duties.
• Must possess good moral character, strong ethics and sound business judgement for working in a P&C Office.
• Must meet all standards (in accordance with SHAPE Directive 15-22) for appointment as a P&C Officer with an unlimited warrant.
• Contribution To Objectives: It is the incumbent's responsibility to contribute to ensuring that in peacetime and crisis situations, appropriate goods and services required for SACEUR's missions are obtained in the most economical and timely manner. Failure to achieve this not only impacts the capability of others to perform their tasks, but also results in the lapse of critically needed funds. Displays for SHAPE and NSATU the image of a recommendable contracting party, through fair negotiations and strict adherence to the contractual provisions.
F. WHAT WE OFFER
- 38 hours per week schedule;
- 2.5 paid days of leave per month worked;
- Fulfilling working atmosphere in an international and military community;
- Contract period: 6 months, with a possibility of another 6-month extension.
- Salary: 7,452.25 EUR. Temporary staff in Germany are subject to HN taxes and social security.
G. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Candidates possessing a valid NATO or National security clearance will be given priority consideration.
Applications are to be submitted using NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP) (https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang-en). Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail, e-mail, fax, etc) are not accepted.
NTAP allows adding attachments. A copy of the qualification/certificate covering the highest level of education required by the job description must be provided as an attachment.
Essential information must be included in the application form. Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of the application form. Each question should be answered completely. Expressions such as please see attached CV, please see annex / enclosed document" or invitations to follow links to personal webpages are not acceptable and will be disregarded. All answers should be in English.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies supporting statements in their applications.
Remarks:
A. Only nationals from the 32 NATO member states can apply for vacancies at NSATU Germany.
B. Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgement please make sure the submission process is completed, or, re-submit the application.
C. Candidates' individual telephone, e-mail or telefax enquiries cannot be dealt with. All candidates will receive an answer indicating the outcome of their application.
Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
1. POST CONTEXT
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) provides an integrated Strategic Effects framework, employing a multi-domain and multi-region focus to create a 360-degree approach, with the flexibility to enable, upon direction, a seamless transition from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO) up to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE). SHAPE supports SACEUR in fulfilling his terms of reference, as directed by the North Atlantic Council.
The Strategic Employment (SEM) Directorate delivers comprehensive situational awareness, enabling the identification of crises, and supports estimates, response options and planning. In monitoring NATO's current operations, it enables SACEUR's direction and guidance to be disseminated, ensuring coherent Joint Effects, whilst providing comprehensive assessments to NATO HQ.
The J2 Division provides comprehensive advice, warning, and situational awareness to the Command Group (CG) and Allied Command Operations (ACO).
The J2 Geospatial, Meteorological and Oceanographic (GEOMETOC) Branch is responsible for all ACO geospatial, meteorological and oceanographic functional area activities across the full spectrum of NATO activities.
The J2 Geospatial Support Section provides the requirements management of the NATO Strategic Database and provides geospatial support and advice to SHAPE and the wider ACO community including all operations and activities.
The incumbent is responsible for assessing the location-based information data architecture and developing the detailed data schema in order to enable data-centric working from a geospatial or location-based perspective.
2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES
The incumbent's duties are:
1) Data management and metadata management. To contribute significantly with the assessment of Location-Based Information across NATO COIs as guided by SHAPE Geospatial Data Manager / GIS Officer / Geospatial Support Section Head, their management and day-to-day activities. Understand metadata management and the tool options to support its delivery. Design and maintain the appropriate metadata repositories to enable the organization to understand its data assets.
2) Systems handling. To manage data on exchange platforms such as (but not limited to) PANGEA and other, allied or nations' owned platforms and work data with them, contribute to their evolvement and effective use as required,
3) Data schema development and data modelling. Develop coherent data schemas (including identification of data owners) in order to enable data-centric working from a geospatial or location-based perspective, in support of the NATO Data Exploitation Policy. This will be linked to the Digital Transformation systems architecture. Produce data models and understand where to use different types. Understand different tools and apply and compare different data models, including analysis and reverse-engineering of a data model from a live system in order to understand industry-recognized data modelling patterns and standards.
4) Facilitation among data owners. Exchange within the data owner communities from a geospatial perspective to make data interoperability and implement relevant NATO standards (e.g. JGSWG artifacts) are known, accessible and well-advised. This comprises interaction with a broad range of COIs to improve understanding and compatibility between community groups.
5) Liaison. Liaise effectively with key stakeholders from all relevant groups, including operations, requirements and standards bodies, and communities across SHAPE and the Alliance in a broader sense,
6) Communication. Communicating between stakeholders and able to make the technological accessible to non-technical audiences across the organization understanding the context, making complex information and language understandable. Can advocate on behalf of a team.
7) Data governance. Understand, develop and apply data governance, how this relates to data architecture and how it works in relation to other organizational governance structures. Participates in or delivers a service, project or program not limited to the geospatial COI, but also cross-functionally and as required in close cooperation with e.g. Functional Services managers.
3. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES
The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract
Potential additional tasks:
1) Data innovation. Explore new, more efficient and effective ways of deriving value from data. Optimize and design data to support business opportunities.
2) Strategic approach. Take an overall perspective on business issues, events and activities, and discuss their wider implications and long-term impact. Effectively focus on outcomes rather than solutions and activities.
3) Communicating data. Use the most appropriate medium and tooling to visualize data, to tell compelling stories that are relevant to business goals and can be acted upon. Can present, communicate and disseminate data effectively, appropriately and with high impact.
4) Data analysis and synthesis. Translate data into valuable insights that inform decisions. Can identify and use the most appropriate analytical techniques, and have an understanding of analytical tools. Can demonstrate numeracy. Show an awareness of advances in digital analytics tools and data manipulation products, and can keep up to date with them. Can collect, collate, cleanse, synthesize and interpret data to derive meaningful and actionable insights.
The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment.
Normal Working Conditions apply.
The risk of injury is categorised as No Risk.
4. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Professional/Experience
1) Minimum 3 years of experience in Geospatial intelligence (producing quality-assured geospatial information with verified feature data of the military intelligence or other intelligence sources for compliance with a requirement)
2) Minimum 3 years of experience in data management and analysis of information structure (including logical analysis of taxonomies, data and metadata)
2. Education/Training
1) Higher Secondary education and completed higher vocational training in geography, computer science, information technology, business administration or related discipline leading to a formal technical or professional certification with 3 years post related experience, or Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related experience.
In case of ambiguity the required job specific experience have priority over the standard education and training levels described here.
3. Language
English - SPL 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
5. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Professional/Experience
• Experience in the development and fielding of Geographic Information Systems
6. COMPETENCIES
1) Personal Attributes: Tact and discretion required for dealing with sensitive data and classified material, in particular needs to build long term relations with nations producing geospatial information.
2) Professional Contacts: Incumbent will work to direction given by Section Head but is expected to use initiative to work beyond just the specified tasks and engage with implied tasks to achieve the aim. Incumbent is expected to work broadly and seek out points of contact within different COIs to engage and interact with at both the technical and policy level to improve relations and interoperability between communities that need to work collaboratively with data. Key to the role is to ensure continuity across a wide range of different COIs and to ensure that efforts within these groups is in line with direction and guidance from working groups concerned.
3) Contribution to Objectives: This is a key position within Intelligence Directorate J2, providing capacity, stability and necessary technical expertise for the daily operation of the Geospatial team within SHAPE and wider SHAPE and NATO community. Incumbent is the principle point of contact between the owners of information, the systems administrators of ACO CIS, (including FS and COPs) and the Geospatial community, acting as a subject matter expert for all data interoperability and exploitation related issues. The incumbent is a key enabler for achieving the goal 'operating off the same map' from the technical data point of view including necessary analysis, finding solutions and providing recommendations affecting all ACO. A knowledge of NATO GIS systems, GI content, data structures and workflows is desirable and will be essential in order to do the task (can be obtained as workplace induction/on the job training).
Duration of contract: The successful candidate will fill this post as a Project Related NATO International Civilian (PLN) with a three-year definite duration contract within the NATO 2030 Agenda. On expiry of this term the PLN will be deleted or absorbed into the ceiling pending approval or will exceptionally be considered for extension.
The salary will be the basic entry-level monthly salary defined by the NATO Grade of the post, which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member's eligibility, and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.
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.
Building integrity is a key element of NATO's core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.
Applicants who prove to be competent for the post but who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment in another post of a similar nature, which might become vacant in the near future, albeit at the same or lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.
Additional Information
Applications are to be submitted using NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP)( https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang-en ). Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail, e-mail, fax, etc) are not accepted. More information to be found on these links:
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Application Process
NTAP allows adding attachments. A copy of the qualification/certificate covering the highest level of education required by the job description must be provided as an attachment.
Essential information must be included in the application form. Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of the application form. The application should be in English.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies supporting statements in their applications.
After submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application.
Remarks:
A) Only nationals from the 32 NATO member states can apply for vacancies at SHAPE.
B) Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgement please make sure the submission process is completed, or, re-submit the application.
C) Candidates' individual telephone, e-mail or telefax enquiries cannot be dealt with. All candidates will receive an answer indicating the outcome of their application.
D) 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
E) As part of the recruitment process, the organization may review publicly available information to assess potential conflicts of interest, reputational risks, or behaviors inconsistent with the organization's values.
Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
NSATU located in Wiesbaden, Germany, is looking to employ a qualified and suitable candidate to fill this post as temporary staff ASAP for a 6-month contract, with a possibility of another 6-month extension. If you meet the requirements described in the job description below and wish to work in a fast-paced international environment, this post is for you.
In view of the nature and of the urgency of this temporary position, it is important for candidates to be available for temporary employment. In practice, this implies being in possession of valid NATO security clearance at the time of application, or having been in possession of such a clearance with the possibility to reactivate it swiftly. We therefore only encourage applications for this post if you are already, or have previously been, in possession of a valid NATO security clearance.
A. POST CONTEXT
During the initial establishment of NSATU (NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine), the incumbent of this post is responsible to perform all duties and assume all responsibilities listed in the Principle Duties, and Special Requirements/Additional Duties sections of this job description. Using the Statement of Functions described above for context, the incumbent is responsible to review the Organizational Structure of NSATU, and identify and understand how this position fits into the organization. The incumbent will then develop the initial Post Context for this position. As NSATU progress beyond IOC and FOC and matures as an organization, and especially as SOPs and processes are established, the incumbent will be responsible for the regular refinement of this post context. The incumbent will be responsible for the regular refinement of this post context
B. PRINCIPAL DUTIES
The incumbent's duties are:
- Serves as NSATU Finance and Accounting Officer, has overall responsibility for the financial, accounting and related administrative aspects of NSATU, in accordance with the NATO Financial Regulations (NFR), the NATO Accounting Framework (NAF) and its subordinate rules and regulations.
- Ensures adherence to the principles of propriety, accountability and transparency at all times.
- Responsible for the control and approval of commitments and payments up to limits established by SHAPE
- Maintaining the financial accounts in Fins invoices.
- Responsible to ensure the proper travel management in adherence with ACO Travel Directive.
- Responsible for the management and reporting of Nation Borne Costs (NBCs) and other reimbursable costs.
- Ensures that NBC invoices sent to SHAPE for recovery purpose comply with the terms of the agreements as well as NSATU procedures and that they are properly accounted in the fiscal records.
- Responsible to oversee and enforce compliance with procedures for the use of Official Hospitality and Representation funds
- Responsible for organising the end-of-year closure and reporting to the higher levels all the necessary information for the yearly Financial Statements.
- Ensures that all the financial and accounting aspects sent to SHAPE are accurate, timely, and comply with the standards and provisions of the NAF.
- Provide guidance to the NSATU appointed Property Accountable Officer
- Responsible for reviewing the property management records received from the PAO on inventory and PP&E
- Finance Representative of the Property Survey Board (PSB) reviewing the justification and supporting documentation of the proposed PP&E write offs.
- Provides input to and / or coordinates with SHAPE for the development of appropriate financial SOPs/SOIs for the NSATU. Develops internal procedures and standard operational procedures (SOPs) in order to improve/ update the finance and accounting processes with respect to NFRs, NAF and ACO Directives.
- Assists and supports other sections providing professional advice on financial administrative aspects.
- Responsible for the collection of the necessary information for audit and control by internal and external audit team.
- Responsible for the interim and final audit performed by internal/external auditors.
C. ADDITIONAL DUTIES
The incumbent may be required to perform like duties elsewhere within the organisation as directed.
The incumbent may be required to undertake operation deployments and/or TDY assignments both within and outside NATO's boundaries Specific roles, responsibilities, and tasks are subject to change based on the Commander's on-the-spot assessment of the situation. Commander, NSATU reserves the right to reassign personnel or reapportion tasks within the CE based on mission requirements/changes. The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment.
D. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Professional experience as an accountant or financial officer in a large national or multi-national organization.
Extensive knowledge of financial management principles and accounting techniques.
Ability to use professional judgement to make decisions and deal authoritatively and diplomatically with a wide variety of problems.
Once selected the candidate must attend the required preparatory training such as functional training before deployment at SHAPE and formal software training on the Bi-SC Automated Information System (AIS) Financial System (FinS).
Education/Training
Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, public administration or related discipline and 4 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 7 years post related experience.
Language
English (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) 3333
E. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
At least 4 years of relevant experience as an accountant in a commercial or governmental organization.
Extensive experience with operation of automated accounting systems.
In-depth knowledge of office automation software packages (i.e.- Microsoft Office).
Experience and knowledge in the application of NATO financial rules and regulations.
Experience with the NATO Automated Financial System and/or Oracle Financials.
Certification in IFRS/IPSAS accounting or financial management
Attributes/Competencies
Personal Attributes: The incumbent will need to display a high degree of professionalism and technical expertise in performance of his/her assigned duties. As the incumbent's decisions and actions impact the financial position and propriety in the use of financial resources of NATO, he/she must exercise excellent judgement, while acting with persuasion and diplomacy, in order to achieve results which safeguard NATO's financial interests and image. S/he should be self-driven, motivated, and should be able to function independently as well as should be comfortable working in a team environment.
He/she will need to be aware of the legal and economic aspects of every potential transaction. In his/her work, the incumbent must demonstrate a high energy level, personal integrity, and a sense of loyalty to the organisation. He/she must have strong ethics and sound business judgement for working in a financial environment.
A high degree of verbal and written communications skills is mandatory. The incumbent of this post exercises judgment and critical thinking. Planning and organizational skills, to assess the workload, prioritise tasks and organize staff and services to meet deadlines. High work standards and management control techniques should characterize the incumbent's performance with regard to ensuring the implementation/application of NATO directives, local supplements, other relevant regulatory documents to the work of Finance and Accounting Section.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 38 hours per week schedule;
- 2.5 paid days of leave per month worked;
- Fulfilling working atmosphere in an international and military community;
- Contract period: 6 months, with a possibility of extension.
- Salary: 9,184.09 EUR. Temporary staff in Germany are subject to HN taxes and social security.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Candidates possessing a valid NATO or National security clearance will be given priority consideration.
Applications are to be submitted using NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP) (https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang-en). Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail, e-mail, fax, etc) are not accepted.
NTAP allows adding attachments. A copy of the qualification/certificate covering the highest level of education required by the job description must be provided as an attachment.
Essential information must be included in the application form. Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of the application form. Each question should be answered completely. Expressions such as please see attached CV, please see annex / enclosed document" or invitations to follow links to personal webpages are not acceptable and will be disregarded. All answers should be in English.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies supporting statements in their applications.
Remarks:
A. Only nationals from the 32 NATO member states can apply for vacancies at NSATU Germany.
B. Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgement please make sure the submission process is completed, or, re-submit the application.
C. Candidates' individual telephone, e-mail or telefax enquiries cannot be dealt with. All candidates will receive an answer indicating the outcome of their application.
Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Gloucester
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.
Job Title: Software Engineer
Requisition ID: 123024
Location: Gloucester - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Grade: GG09-GG11
Referral Bonus: £5,000
About the role
The National Security business in Gloucester is growing and there are an increasing number of opportunities to work with a range of National Security clients to provide solutions that have a real impact.
Be part of a growing team that not only delivers for its clients but also gives back to the community with plenty of opportunities to get involved with local community engagement and outreach activities to help build tech and cyber skills in the region.
We are looking for experienced Software Engineers to join our team following continuous growth and success in the UK Government sector.
What you could be doing for us:
Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Leeds
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.
Job Description
Are you passionate about working with cutting-edge technology and self-motivated to find innovative solutions to complex challenges as part of a team who help keep the UK safe? Join BAE Systems as an experienced AWS Developer.
As a key member of a Software Engineering team, you'll be working with our National Security Customers to build systems that support their core mission capabilities. You'll work as part of empowered, autonomous DevOps teams with regular contact with end-users to flexibly and efficiently understand, design, develop, deploy and maintain applications and services on AWS. You'll be encouraged to identify new ways of solving problems and get to work in a range of different teams across our customer organisations. You will work in a small team given as much ownership and responsibility as you have the appetite for but part of a much bigger Engineering community to give you the support you need to grow in your career.
We fully embrace DevOps ways of working in our teams, and build a very broad range of capabilities for our customers. We therefore value Engineers who enjoy playing a role in the full delivery lifecycle and are flexible to learn and pick up new technologies and approaches. You'll be playing a role in identifying the right technologies to use for the job and be supported with training as needed through access to services such as Pluralsight.
It's an amazing time to join our team to help shape our customer's exciting cloud adoption journey. Not only will your team be directly making a huge impact upon the systems you work on, you'll be doing it for an organisation who makes a huge impact to the security of the UK.
About you
You will have experience in many of the following:
Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
