Staff Assistant (Ground Logistics)

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Overview

Title: Staff Assistant (Ground Logistics)
NATO International Civilian Grade: 8
Duty location: Wesel, Germany
Closing date for applications: 16 August 2026

The organisation

1 st NATO Signal Battalion operates, maintains, and sustains Deployable Communication Information Systems (DCIS) to enable command and control (C2) in support of deployed NATO Headquarters and entities during Alliance operations, missions and exercises. The Command Group provides and sustains command and control capabilities, in terms of support, coordination, management, administrative service, and specialists\' advice to communication and information systems (CIS), in order to meet the CIS units\' mission. The S4 Section is responsible for the overall preparation and execution of logistic plans, movements and policies for the NSB and subordinate units. The Maintenance and Supply Cell is responsible for supporting exercise and operational planning regarding management of supplies and non-CIS availability and deployability, it coordinates and de-conflicts all maintenance for NSB equipment including CIS & non-CIS fleet. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination of logistics functions in accordance with ACO and Battalion Directives.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics functions in accordance with ACO, NCISG and Battalion directives and standing orders.
Develop transportation load lists, deployed equipment inventories, and report of survey documents.
Provide assistance and on the job training to subordinate units regarding supply and accounting procedures.
Assist the 1NSB Budget Officer in developing annual budget requirements for general procurement requests, consumables and estimated annual deployment costs.
Manage and update consumables and durable requisitions status reports.
Initiate purchase requests on behalf of 1NSB Staff.
Manage and supervise the logistics support requirements; developing operating instructions identifying the procedures for deployment and logistic support while in a deployed environment.
Act as NDSS and LOGFAS operator.

The incumbent may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or TDY assignments, both within and without NATO boundaries. Such operational deployment may exceed 30 days duration up to 183 days in any period of 547 days, and may be on short notice. For NATO International Civilian Staff, acceptance of an employment contract linked to this post constitutes agreement to deploy in excess of 30 days if required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate has the following qualifications / experience:
- English - good - NATO Standard Language Proficiency 3322 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) in accordance with NATO standard agreement (STANAG) 6001
- Secondary education AND completed vocational training in relevant field/subject
- Demonstrated professional experience coordinating logistics support in accordance with directives/ SOPs/ standing orders, including deployment support requirements
- Professional experience managing supply inventories and distribution procedures including requisition/purchase request process, status reporting, and discrepancy documentation
- Basic knowledge of procurement

Desirable qualifications / experience

Experience in logistic planning in a military/operational environment
Experience operating logistic software tools such as NDSS/LOGFAS
Experience supporting deployed operations (planning, packing/movement, sustainment, accountability) and producing deployment operating instructions or SOPs
Completed training/certification in procurement, supply chain, or public purchasing processes
Completed NDSS training (SCMCS - ALMS - SPMS - MTMS)
Valid driver\'s license
Basic knowledge of German language
Completion of relevant courses / trainings

Personal attributes

Good interpersonal and communication skills - able to communicate on all levels
Able to work without supervision and under minimal guidance
Very good problem solving skills
Ability to work in a team

The successfully selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and is required to pass a medical examination before an employment contract offer is released. The medical examination will take place with our medical consultant. It is required to determine if the recommended candidate is fit to perform the duties and is deployable to NATO\'s areas of operation.