Overview
The role of Executive Officer Kinetic Effects supports the new Capability Coordination Group (CCGs) within the STO Collaborative Programme of Work Structure. The position provides executive and administrative support to the Scientific and Technical Committee (STC) for Kinetic Effects.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting the STC Chair in the development of, and assisting the Director of the CSO in the planning, programming and budgeting of that part of the STO Collaborative Program of Work (CPoW) related to the KIE STC.
- Providing technical, administrative advice and guidance to assist the STC in development of a dynamic program.
- Reviewing, analyzing and distributing relevant technical information from NATO and non-NATO S&T documents.
- Managing the administrative and logistical support of STC activities, including business meetings, symposia, specialist meetings, working groups, courses and other STC functions.
- Developing, managing and continually updating a detailed yearly budget and funding schedule for the approved STC program.
- Providing guidelines for the selection of, initiating and monitoring contracts for scientists and engineers.
- Supervising the editing of the Executive Summaries, Abstracts and Keywords of the STC's STO publications and overseeing the preparation of and reviews of these publications for printing.
- Overseeing the effective implementation and management of Support Projects to the Supported Nations.
- Initiating contracts allowing STC Members from the Supported Nations to attend STC Meetings.
- Ensuring the promotion and maintenance of proper communication with individuals in high level international programs.
- Assisting the Head OCO in the planning and execution of Consultant Programs.
- Serving as Technical Advisor to the Director of the CSO in the area of urgent Alliance S&T needs.
- Planning, directing and supervising the work of the Executive Assistant assigned to the KIE STC.
- Performing other staff functions as requested by the Director of the CSO.
Required Experience
- Five years experience in science and technology organisations.
- A broad knowledge in at least one discipline relevant to the STC's scope or the field of emerging or rising technologies.
- Experience in writing, editing, and preparing technical reports and studies for presentation and publication is required.
- Experience in planning and managing scientific and technical meetings is required.
- A broad knowledge of technical sciences with an Information Systems Technology experience related to the defence environment (desirable).
- Experience in office procedures and management skills (desirable).
- Knowledge of NATO Organisations, Policies and their supporting implementation documents (desirable).
Qualifications
- A degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent qualification is required.
- Ability to assess research requirements and to plan, co-ordinate, and evaluate research as it relates to these requirements.
- Skill in administrative and technical management of research and development programs.
- Skill in communicating orally and in writing to present facts and recommendations in clear, concise, and logical terms to appropriate personnel.
- Initiative, tact and the capacity to co-operate and work harmoniously with civilian and military personnel from the NATO nations are essential qualifications.
- Post-graduate studies in an area relevant to the position (desirable).
