NUCLEAR CONSULTATION COMMAND & CONTROL (NC3) COORDINATION SUPPORT SECRETARIAT

DESCRIPTION

Nuclear Consultation, Command and Control (NC3) Modernisation programme is the largest programme in the Common Funded Capability Development portfolio. NC3 modernization has been identified by the Military Committee as a Key Requirement Area (KRA) for NATO 2030 with tens of billions of Euros of planned investment. It is also one of the most complex programmes, that requires a sound orchestration across the Host Nations and the variety of Implementing entities involved to coordinate delivery, life-cycle management, and in-service operations of NC3 services and equipment.

NC3 workload has progressively increased with the approval of the CPP #1 and CPP #1 addendum in 2024 and 2025. The iCMO is orchestrating the delivery of 50+ project proposals within the next 18 months, together with another CPP next year.

The coordination of support for the Secretariat function is a key element in maintaining a comprehensive knowledge over the planning and execution of all Programmes and Projects. This position manages collaborative tools and data SharePoint of the Programme to enable full and timely accessibility to the Management and Governance documents, and ensuring effective collaboration

among multiple stakeholders. This position contributes directly to the Communication and engagement efforts performed by the Branch.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

·         An associate degree or higher

·         Demonstrable working knowledge/experience in administration and management (IKM, event organization and coordination, human resource management, or equivalent)

·         Demonstrable working knowledge/ experience in multinational/ international organizations or defense and security-related organizations

·         Experience in management/coordination in a Portfolio, Programme and Project Management environment

DUTIES/ROLE: 

·         Support the NC3 Programme Director (PD) in maintaining comprehensive knowledge over the planning and execution of all Programmes and Projects (Configuration/administration of key Programme documents)

·         Support the Branch by assisting in stakeholder engagement and communications regarding all key engagements with ACO, Nations, and NATO HQ, helping to liaise and facilitate information flow/exchange with appropriate counterparts throughout the Alliance

·         Support cross-functional management regarding the NC3 programme and ACT processes and procedures

·         IKM - coordinate and manage an effective and efficient iCMO IKM (Share Point, EDMS, TRANSNET, mailboxes) to enable full and timely accessibility to all relevant Management and Governance documents

·         Enable induction of new iCMO staff members (course/training coordination, IT account/access/equipment coordination)

·         Support management and coordination of programme-related meetings

·         Support Tasker Tracker requirements

·         Support engagement & communication to the broader NATO NC3 Community of interest

·         Support the creation of MS-Office products for internal and external reporting

·         Other administrative tasks as required by the programme Director