JOB DESCRIPTION

Post N° IT-114/ Ref. No 2025_00813

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General Qualifications
University degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent education.
At least eight years of experience in the information systems field, of which at least five years were in an IT environment interconnecting systems, applications, processes and data. At least one major project completed from feasibility study through to post implementation review, with responsibility for project management at each stage of development.
Broad technical background in the area of IT infrastructure and applications including Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), EDI, Internet technology, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), network and systems security.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in technical and non-technical areas with technicians and non-technical managers in an often-stressful environment.

Specific Qualifications

Functional and technical knowledge of the main Agency enterprise software (SAP) modules and practical experience in Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP/4).
Knowledge and experience of EDI, ASD S2000M and Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) systems and technologies.
Knowledge of Microsoft development technologies and solutions in the area of web and electronic business.
Good understanding of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) operations in a multinational environment.

LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS

NATO’s two official languages are English and French. The work of this post is mainly conducted in English, therefore fluency in that language is essential and working knowledge of French is desirable.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Multicultural environment
Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
Excellent health coverage
Great work/life balance
Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays
Pension Scheme
POST DETAILS

Basic monthly salary: EUR 9 365,21 HOW TO APPLY?

All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.

NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.

NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 2 May 2025.

Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.

Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.

Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.

The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities’ regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements