SHAPE is looking for employing a qualified and suitable candidate to fill this post as a temporary staff for a period of 6 months. 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.
1. Post Context/Post Summary
SHAPE is the strategic level command responsible for the planning, preparation, conduct and execution of NATO operations, missions, activities and tasks as directed by Council in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the Alliance.
The Operations Directorate (OPS) is responsible for monitoring the strategic environment and manages current operations for the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). OPS directs and oversees all assigned operational and intelligence functional area activities through the J2 and the J3 divisions, coordinates the contribution of niche forces and capabilities (JTE, NUO, PRM, and ACCI), and tasks MOU organizations (NIFC, JEWCS).
The J2 Division provides comprehensive advice, warning, and situational awareness to the Command Group (CG) and Allied Command Operations (ACO) on Intelligence, Counter-Intelligence, Security, Information Security, Biometrics and Identity Intelligence, Geospatial, Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (including ISTAR), Intelligence support to Joint Effects and Targeting, Intelligence Systems, Databases, and Interfaces, as well as Intelligence Support to other disciplines including red teaming.
J2 Plans is the focal point for all Intelligence related planning, policy and ETEE (Education, Training, Exercise and Evaluation) efforts, including a Red Team element that provides SACEUR and ACO with an independent analytical capability to challenge existing plans IOT enhance the Decision Making Process (DMP). The Branch consists of two Sections: the Red Team and the J25 Plans & Policy.
The Red Team is a multi-domain, multi-dimensional organizational element comprised of senior analysts that provides SACEUR and ACO with an independent analytical capability to challenge existing plans, operations and intelligence informed by Russian/Terrorist Groups Doctrine/TTPs in order to enhance the Decision Making Process (DMP) through structured and alternative analytical methods. The Red Team is to provide objective, independent strategic and predictive analysis and to contribute to a more comprehensive Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) in support of
SACEURs DMP. This leads to greater situational understanding and in turn promotes greater situational awareness. The Section consists of two Teams: Red Cell and ETEE Cell.
ETEE Cell oversees the coordination of the Intelligence support to TR&EX preparation and coordinates education and training requirements across ACO on behalf of Intelligence Discipline Requirement Authority (ACOS J2). ETEE supports Intelligence Department Head for Strategic Training Plan (STP)/Discipline Alignment Plan (DAP) and ensures participation in the Individual Training and Education Program (ITEP) Planning Board (IPB), facilitating the production of the annual HQ SACT ITEP. It coordinates the Collective Training, Exercise and Evaluation portion of J2 engagement.
The incumbent is responsible to lead, coordinate and synchronize the support from the ACO Intelligence community to ETEE, as per SACEUR’s Guidance for ETEE (SGE).
2. Principal Duties
The incumbent's duties are:
- Coordinates the Intelligence support to NATO Exercises and Evaluation.
- Ensure that all the Intelligence activities within the exercises are complementary to existing Intelligence policy documents.
- Coordinates and synchronizes training requirements and gaps.
- Coordinates and support to the Intelligence Lesson Learned and Lesson Identified topics.
- Coordinates the Intelligence function in the execution of the Bi-SC 75-002 NATO Education and Training Directive and Bi-SC 75-002 Collective Training and Exercise - Exercise Process Directive.
3. Special Requirements and Additional Duties
The incumbent may be required to undertake TDY assignments both within and without NATO’s boundaries and be willing to work unsocial hours.
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 TDY assignments, both within and without NATO boundaries. Such operational deployment may exceed 30 days duration up to 183 days in any period of 547 days, and may be on short notice. For NATO International Civilian Staff, acceptance of an employment contract linked to this post constitutes agreement to deploy in excess of 30 days if required.
The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment / Secure office environment with artificial light and air (e.g. Bunker).
Normal Working Conditions apply.
The risk of injury is categorised as No risk / risk might increase when deployed.
4. Essential Qualifications
a. Professional/Experience
- Previous military experience in ETEE at a Strategic/Operational/Tactical HQ.
- Experience (including education and training) and knowledge in all intelligence disciplines (IMINT, HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT) at all levels of warfare.
- Minimum 24 cumulative months of experience in positions related to the steps of the Intelligence cycle (Direction, Collection, Production, and Dissemination).
- Experience in either providing military intelligence coordination at various levels of command; involvement in the intelligence collection management process to include targeting experience in joint and multinational operations; developing doctrine, organisations and equipment for the Intelligence community; or served as an intelligence instructor.
b. Education/Training
University Degree and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.
The additional job specific qualifications and experience is described under Professional/Experience paragraph (4/a). 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)
5. Desirable Qualifications
a. Professional Experience
- Experience from liaising with international partners on strategic intelligence cooperation and exchange.
- Experience in several intelligence disciplines.
- Knowledgeable or familiar with the use of NATO-specific intelligence software.
b. Education/Training
- NATO Intelligence Course provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO), or similar.
- NATO Exercise Planning Course provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO), or similar
- Strategic Operations Planning Course provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO), or similar
6. Attributes/Competencies
• Personal Attributes: The range of personal attributes required for this post are very demanding and exacting, but without them the function will fail. Foremost, an analytical mind is needed to identify and evaluate complex and competing issues and that can develop imaginative yet still pragmatic solutions. Inter-personal skills must also be highly developed. The post holder will be working in an international community where different cultural values and styles exist. The holder will need to be able to work successfully with staff at all levels of the organization, from the lower ranks during the analysis work up to the highest levels when presenting findings and recommendations. This requires tact, judgement and agility. High standards of personal and professional behaviour and moral courage are needed. It requires excellent language and briefing skills, influencing skills outside of a chain of command, systems thinker with ability to identify second/third order effects, and modify approach based on challenges, adaptability and determination resolve to deliver on projects and designated tasks. Travel will likely be required with this post.
• Managerial Responsibilities: N/A
• Professional Contacts: The incumbent must be comfortable to engage with a range of individuals from across SHAPE and with all of the NATO Command Structure. This will be a mixture of Military and Civilian personnel. The individual must have a high level of maturity, understanding and be cognizant of sensitivities with an international environment and will represent SHAPE.
• Contribution to Objectives: The post will directly impact the achievement of DDA Family of Plans and educate Intelligence Staff on how they will work against the peer/near peer adversary.
WHAT WE OFFER
· 6 months contract - 38 hours per week schedule;
· 2.5 paid days of leave per month worked;
· Fulfilling working atmosphere in an international and military community;
· The remuneration of temporary personnel will be specified in their contracts. It is exempt from taxation in the Host Nation.
· Benefits package: temporary personnel are covered by a benefits package which consists of an additional sum of 12% of basic salary for pension purposes + basic medical and accident insurance provided under the NATO Group insurance contract (death and invalidity). The total premium for the medical and accident coverage in 2026 will be at 2.57% of the temporary staff member’s salary (2.32% for the medical benefits and 0.25% for accident), payable 1/3 by the temporary personnel and 2/3 by the Organisation”.
· For staff eligible under NATO rules, there is also a dependent child allowance and coverage for dependent children for medical benefits;
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.
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.
