Executive Business Officer

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

·         Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline

·         Experience working in large multidisciplinary and virtual teams

·         Experience with PRINCE2 or comparable Project Management methodology

·         Experience in service delivery and continuous service improvement

·         5+ years' experience within a large international or governmental organization or military

·         Experience managing workflow and executive support staff

·         Experience in working with cross-functional teams, preferably in an international environment.

·         Proven ability to multi-task, deliver on responsibilities and work effectively under pressure while producing high-quality products under short-notice deadlines

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

·         Proven Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) experience in a sizeable organization, preferably one in the government defense sector or in an international organization, a national public administration (civil or military), or the private defense sector

·         PRINCE 2 Foundation and Practitioner certifications

·         Intermediate ITIL Foundation certification

·         Prior experience of working in an international environment preferably comprising both military and civilian elements

·         Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including Allied Command Operations (ACO) and Allied Command Transformation (ACT)

DUTIES/ROLE:

·         Coordinate strategic business management initiatives working across NIMSC departmental or functional boundaries, with a key focus on improving delivery of NIMSC projects and services

·         Ensure proper and efficient management, administration, and operation of the Deputy NIMSC day-to-day routine

·         Ensure that the Deputy NIMSC decisions and guidance are assigned, prioritised and executed appropriately to time and quality

·         Ensures that the Deputy NIMSC calendar is updated, deconflicted and aligned to meet the timetable of NIMSC Senior Management meetings and forums

·         Set agenda, format and desired outcomes for key Deputy NIMSC meetings

·         Track progress updates from members of the NIMSC Senior Management team, and report to Deputy NIMSC

·         Manage highly sensitive and confidential issues and information

·         Organise and coordinate major events and visits including: executive off site meetings, managers' conferences, and key meetings on behalf of the Deputy NIMSC

·         Draft accurate, concise and clear documents, reports, letters and other artefacts as directed