Staff Officer

DescriptionPOST NO:  OKK GXXX 0051JOB TITLE:Staff Officer (Information Knowledge Management)NATO GRADE: G-15DUTY

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Deployable Air Command and Control Centre (DACCC) Poggio RenaticoSECURITY CLEARANCE: NATO  S E C R E T1. Post Context/Post SummaryThe Deployable Air Command & Control Centre (DACCC) mission is three-fold: to prepare and enable the deployment of the Deployable Air Control Centre, Recognised Air Picture Production Centre and Sensor Fusion Post (DARS); to train and prepare the Deployable Air Operations Centre (D-AOC) personnel to supplement the NCS JFAC HQ at Ramstein and, if the need arises, to supplement any forward deployed AirC2 elements; and, to conduct initial functional and specific AirC2 training for AirC2 personnel, (for the NCS JFAC HQ, and NFS and Partner nation AirC2 communities).  A Deployable Sensors Branch (DSB) is also included in the DACCC.
The Command Group is responsible for the Deployable Air Control Centre, Recognised Air Picture Production Centre and Sensor Fusion Post (DARS) and Deployable Air Operations Centre (D-AOC), and their appropriate preparation for operations, the forward deployment of elements, and the training of selected personnel for JFAC and operations.
The incumbent manages Information Knowledge Management (IKM) within the Command Group, develops and executes Information Management training programs and induction training.2. Principal Duties The incumbent's duties are: Ensure IKM standardisation across the DACCC.
- Develop and execute DACCC staff IM training programs.
- Provide the DACCC Staff Induction Training.
- Monitor and identify DACCC IM requirements and apply IM/KM tools and projects to satisfy requirements.
- Implement IM tools and processes.
- Provide technological solutions to ensure maximum information and knowledge sharing throughout DACCC.
- Chair the DACCC IKM working group.
- Participate in the Bi-strategic command IKM WG.
- Participate in NATO IM/KM Working groups and committees as required by the terms of reference of those bodies.
- Manages IKM within the Command Group. Supports the Staff Officer (Coordination) overseeing staff workflow management. In coordination with the Staff Officer (Coordination), distributes and monitors tasks within the CG and ensuring timely processing of these tasks.
- Ensures that the appropriate CIS tools (e.g. tasking tools, electronic document management and information systems) are available for the CG staff users to pass essential information between the DACCC and other Elements. Heads the preparation and coordination of staff user information requirements, issues, procedures, policies within the DACCC.
- In conjunction with the Staff Officer (Coordination),  responsible for the distribution of all incoming correspondence and messages. Responsible for the maintenance of the appropriate files for the Office of the Commander and the controlling of all classified document flow including COSMIC TOP SECRET.
- Supports the preparation of visits, conferences and meetings. Maintains correct control of all classified material/equipmentLegal Authority
- NoneBudget Authority
- NoneDecision Authority
- None3. Special Requirements and Additional DutiesThe 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 contractThe incumbent may also be directed to undertake operational duties supporting AIRCOM in its Air Power projection role, and when HQ AIRCOM executes its role as the NCS JFAC. When COM AIRCOM so directs, personnel will be assigned to a JFAC CE position to support operational tasks within the JFAC structure; this will require that the individual undergoes appropriate training and preparation. The expected deployment location will be HQ AIRCOM at Ramstein Air Base.  Personnel may also be directed to support activities in the framework of delivering Air Power for the Alliance.  All additional operational duties take precedence over peacetime tasks, involve regular/frequent operational training, and may lead to operational deployments or TDY assignments within and beyond NATO boundaries.
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 Qualificationsa. Education/TrainingUniversity Degree  in library, information science, management information systems, computer science 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 experienceb. Experience/QualificationsExperience developing and promoting the strategy and policies covering the design of information structuresc. LanguageEnglish
- SLP 3333
- (Listening, Speakin