Lq-77 Satcom Technician

Minimum QualificationsComplete technical secondary school, equivalent education, or relevant professional experience.Minimum two years' additional SATCOM oriented formal education.Experience in providing support in a SATCOM environment normally acquired as a Technician after five years in the Agency or in a similar organisation.Good knowledge of maintenance and supply practices and procedures.Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and work under stress and tight deadlines.Well-developed communication skills (written and oral).Sound digital literacy with experience in using office automation systems and software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).Specific QualificationsAbility to support systems/technical solutions in a secured environment.Ability to deal with external non-SATCOM oriented customers in a diligent and efficient manner.Ability to prepare and write system documentation.Knowledge of contract management principles.Language QualificationsNATO'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 and Italian 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 DetailsBasic monthly salary: EUR 4,771.39 tax free.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 November 6, 2024.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected. Important NotesQualified 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.
NSPA COVID MeasuresAll deployable vacancy announcements include the requirement to be fully vaccinated at the time of receiving the offer of employment. No offer of employment shall be made to deployable candidates who refuse to be vaccinated.
Employment Status Requirement for Current Military or Administration Post HoldersPlease 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 NoteYour application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.
Minimum Educational LevelTechnical/vocational post-secondary education.
Who Can Apply?NATO Civilian Staff and external candidates who are nationals of a NATO member country are invited to apply.
Deadline20 November 2024.
Vacancy StatusReceiving applications until deadline.

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