Manager, Functional Services/Community Of Interest

StatusDraftTurco, SabrinaDraft

Primary Location *Italy > Naples

Requisition TypeProfessional

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IdentificationRequisition TitleFS/CoI Manager

Post NumberOJS OOBI 0030

Number of Openings1

GradeNATO Grade G15

Clearance LevelCTS

JustificationNew Position

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Agency Joint Force Command Naples

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Country Italy

City Naples

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Domain Operations

OwnersTurco, Sabrina

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User GroupUser GroupJFCNP

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ScheduleFull-time

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Internal DescriptionDescription - InternalTITLE: Functional Services/Centre of Interest (FS/CoI) ManagerGRADE: G-15/ A-2POST CONTEXTThe Joint Force Command Naples is a Joint Headquarters, operating at the Operational Level, capable of executing effective command and control over assigned forces in order to achieve Operational effects in an assigned Joint Operating Area.The Operations Directorate is responsible for directing, monitoring, assessing and coordinating operational staff functions.The J3 Division conducts assigned operations and feeds the Situational Awareness for the HQ and provides Direction and Guidance to the subordinated Commands. It provides advice on the implementation of operational plans, procedures and techniques to ensure command and control of forces in the Theatre Of Operations (TOO) assigned.The J3/3 Current Operations Branch provides continual Situational Awareness to the JFCNP and supports the information needs of Higher Headquarters through the exploitation of all available operational information and current J2 intelligence.The Situational Awareness Support Section is responsible for the technical readiness of the Functional Services/ Community of Interest Services, with a primary focus on the Common Operating Picture.

The FS/CoI Manager is responsible for firstly Joint Operations Center (JOC) dedicated Functional or CoI (Community of Interest) Services, interfaces, protocols, gateways, secondly other CoI services held in JFC Naples in other divisions, in order to maintain interoperability and continuity of operational support; and to assist in the resolution of technical problems that habitually arise when connecting disparate systems during peacetime, mission and operations.The FS/CoI Manager reports directly to the Section Head (Situational Assessment Support) - OF-4 2. DUTIESThe FS/CoI Manager supports JOC staff on all operational Functional / CoI services.The FS/CoI Manager integrates all JOC, if and as required JFCNP related Functional / CoI Services into NCOP.The FS/CoI Manager identifies and resolves issues related to NATO Common Operational Procedure (NCOP), and the interfaced Functional / CoI Services.The FS/CoI Manager oversees NCOP to ensure operability and provide corporate knowledge for military members who manage C2 and Situation Awareness Functional / CoI Services.The FS/CoI Manager supports Functional / CoI Services in Mission Information Room (MIR), identifies, assesses, develops, coordinates and supports Functional / CoI Services implementation and integration into MIR.The FS/CoI Manager documents all experiences, lessons identified and learned regarding Functional / CoI Services.The FS/CoI Manager liaises with J6 and NCIA to resolve any identified technical Functional /CoI Sevices issues.The FS/CoI Manager interfaces with managers of national non-NATO Functional / CoI Services for operational and mission usage.The FS/CoI Manager maintains contacts comprising Functional / CoI Services developers, operators and support team members at NCIA, and throughout NCS and NFS.The FS/CoI Manager acts as NCOP technical and analytical POC within JOC regarding exercise and operational planning process.The FS/CoI Manager provides internal training on Functional / CoI Services (NCOP, JOCWatch, JChat) and assists in other Functional / CoI Services training (ICC/AirC2IS, LC2IS, MCCIS), if and as trained.The FS/CoI Manager mentors JOC Staff, and assists the COP Manager.The FS/CoI Manager assists JOC Functional / CoI Services Section Head and Team Leaders during planning and execution of applicable conferences.The FS/CoI Manager develops Functional / CoI Services baseline and database deployment plan in preparation for exercises or operations.The FS/CoI Manager works as part of a project team or working group as required.The incumbent may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organization, as directed.Under routine circumstances, the job is performed in a typical office environment where the risk of injury is categorized as “none”. However, the FS/CoI Manager may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or short-term travel assignments, both within and outside of NATO boundaries. Such operational deployment may be up to 30 days, and may be on short notice. Acceptance of an employment contract linked to this post constitutes agreement to deploy up to 30 days, if required.3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEESSENTIALUniversity Degree and 2 years function-related experience,or

Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.Experience in Joint Operations, organisations, etc. (activities in which elements of at least two services participate).Experience in software programing and debugging.Experience in software and Functional / CoI Services interfaces, gateways, and protocols.Database knowledge and experience in terms of handling, programming, queries, views, data import and export.Integration of databases, protocols, gateways into Functional / CoI Services tools like NATO Common Operational Procedure (NCOP).Knowledge of technological aspects of IT systems and networking.Knowledge of SharePoint from a user and administrator’s perspective.Knowledge of intuitive user interface design best practices and ergonomics.Knowledge of Sharepoint as user and administratorMust have an English Standard Language Proficiency level of “professional” in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (SLP 3333 based on NATO standards).DESIRABLEPrevious assignment with NCIA, or national CIS provider for military forcesMilitary assignment, with NATO or national forcesKnowledge of NATO Command Structure and NATO Forces Structure3 years of experience in Functional or CoI Services, such as NCOP, AirC2IS, ICC, MCCIS and LC2IS, in a national or NATO CIS positionFamiliar with NS Wan (Bi-SC AIS) / NITDS/ BICES (BEXEN) and the currently used C2IS/Functional / CoI Services:AOSS, ClONE, CoreGIS, JCHAT, JOCWatch, FAST, JTS, NIRIS, TOPFAS, AirC2IS, ICC, PlaTo, NNCCRS, LC2IS, MCCIS, MCM, EXPERT, HPAC, CBRN Analysis, IntelFS, SIGINT/COINS, ArcGIS, CoreGIS, iGeoSIT, NAMIS, VISME, LOGFAS, SPECTRUM XXI, AMIS, APMS, FinS and AIMS/ AIFS or compatible National C2 Info Systems.English Standard Language Proficiency level of “Expert” in Listening and Reading, and “Professional” in Speaking,and Writing (SLP 4343 based on NATO standards).Italian Standard Language Proficiency level of “Functional” in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (SLP 2222 based on NATO standards).Any other NATO member language skills.NATO eastern countries language skills would be an assetNATO Courses/Training:Combined NISP/ICC Administration CourseNIRIS Administration CourseCombined Maritime Command and Control Information System Administrator & Supervisor LC2IS Site Administrator courseJoint Common Operational Picture Administrator CourseNCOP Basic, Contributor and Administrator trainingAirC2IS Basic, Advanced and Administrator Course, emphasis on AirOps and TMD

4. POSITION AND CANDIDATE PROFILEPersonal attributesThe incumbent must be:- Adaptable - Able to make suitable changes to fit new conditions in an exercise environment or to deploy new solutions on short notice in a crisis response operation.- Analytical - Able to employ analytic methods to refine operational community requirements and translate them to technical solutions.- Assertive - Able to clearly define expectations and appraise the delivered solutions as seen by operational community.- Cooperative - Able to work well with other agencies and communities, liaising between technical and operational branches and divisions.- Independent - Able to work without constant supervision.- Organized - Able to deliver solutions in a systematic and efficient wayThe position requires high level of organizational, coordination and communication skills.Professional contactsThe incumbent routinely interrelates not only with work associates, but also with outside immediate organisation on functional matters. The incumbent will represent JFCNP and JOC on Technical Coordination Conferences related to exercises, missions, and operations, if, and as tasked.Contribution to the objectivesThe work involves the analysis and research of a complete task with recommendations affecting the plans and management of the organisational element.Managerial responsibilitiesThe incumbent will stand in for the section and deputy section chief in technical and coordination meetings and conferences, if and as tasked.Supervisory responsibilitiesThe incumbent will be given supervisory duties over the assigned NCOs within the Functional / CoI Services Section in their assigned CoI roles, limited to the fulfilment of Functional / CoI Services technical and coordination aspects, in close cooperation with the section and deputy section chief.5. CONTRACTThe successful candidate will receive a three-year definite duration contract which may be followed by an indefinite duration contract.The basic entry-level monthly salary for a NATO Grade G-15 in Italy is Euro 5,939.03 which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member’s eligibility, and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.6. HOW TO APPLY:In order to apply for this vacancy, please visit the platform at: and search for vacancies within HQ JFC Naples.Note that once you created your profile, you will be able to use it to apply for other vacancies within NATO.Candidates are invited to submit their applications only if:· They are nationals of a NATO member country· They are over 21 and under 60 years of age at the time of taking up their appointments. Appointments of definite duration may be offered to candidates of 60 years of age or more, provided that the expiry date of the contract is not later than the date at which the candidate attains the age of 65.Additional information:

A NATO security clearance and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser are essential conditions for appointment to this post. Applicants are not required to possess a clearance at the time of applying, but they must be eligible for a clearance. HQ JFC Naples will take action to obtain the required security clearance from the successful candidates’ national authoritiesPlease note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries.Remarks:Duty cannot be performed at home office.

External DescriptionDescription - ExternalTITLE: Functional Services/Centre of Interest (FS/CoI) ManagerGRADE: G-15/ A-2SECURITY CLEARANCE: COSMIC TOP SECRET1. POST CONTEXTThe Joint Force Command Naples is a Joint Headquarters, operating at the Operational Level, capable of executing effective command and control over assigned forces in order to achieve Operational effects in an assigned Joint Operating Area.The Operations Directorate is responsible for directing, monitoring, assessing and coordinating operational staff functions.The J3 Division conducts assigned operations and feeds the Situational Awareness for the HQ and provides Direction and Guidance to the subordinated Commands. It provides advice on the implementation of operational plans, procedures and techniques to ensure command and control of forces in the Theatre Of Operations (TOO) assigned.The J3/3 Current Operations Branch provides continual Situational Awareness to the JFCNP and supports the information needs of Higher Headquarters through the exploitation of all available operational information and current J2 intelligence.The Situational Awareness Support Section is responsible for the technical readiness of the Functional Services/ Community of Interest Services, with a primary focus on the Common Operating Picture.The FS/CoI Manager is responsible for firstly Joint Operations Center (JOC) dedicated Functional or CoI (Community of Interest) Services, interfaces, protocols, gateways, secondly other CoI services held in JFC Naples in other divisions, in order to maintain interoperability and continuity of operational support; and to assist in the resolution of technical problems that habitually arise when connecting disparate systems during peacetime, mission and operations. The incumbent is the primary manager for J3/3 participation in verification/validation exercises.The FS/CoI Manager reports directly to the Section Head (Situational Assessment Support) - OF-4 2. DUTIESThe FS/CoI Manager supports JOC staff on all operational Functional / CoI services.The FS/CoI Manager integrates all JOC, if and as required JFCNP related Functional / CoI Services into NCOP.The FS/CoI Manager identifies and resolves issues related to NATO Common Operational Procedure (NCOP), and the interfaced Functional / CoI Services.The FS/CoI Manager oversees NCOP to ensure operability and provide corporate knowledge for military members who manage C2 and Situation Awareness Functional / CoI Services.The FS/CoI Manager supports Functional / CoI Services in Mission Information Room (MIR), identifies, assesses, develops, coordinates and supports Functional / CoI Services implementation and integration into MIR.The FS/CoI Manager documents all experiences, lessons identified and learned regarding Functional / CoI Services.The FS/CoI Manager liaises with J6 and NCIA to resolve any identified technical Functional /CoI Sevices issues.

The FS/CoI Manager interfaces with managers of national non-NATO Functional / CoI Services for operational and mission usage.The FS/CoI Manager maintains contacts comprising Functional / CoI Services developers, operators and support team members at NCIA, and throughout NCS and NFS.The FS/CoI Manager acts as NCOP technical and analytical POC within JOC regarding exercise and operational planning process.The FS/CoI Manager provides internal training on Functional / CoI Services (NCOP, JOCWatch, JChat) and assists in other Functional / CoI Services training (ICC/AirC2IS, LC2IS, MCCIS), if and as trained.The FS/CoI Manager mentors JOC Staff, and assists the COP Manager.The FS/CoI Manager assists JOC Functional / CoI Services Section Head and Team Leaders during planning and execution of applicable conferences.The FS/CoI Manager develops Functional / CoI Services baseline and database deployment plan in preparation for exercises or operations.The FS/CoI Manager works as part of a project team or working group as required.The incumbent may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organization, as directed.Under routine circumstances, the job is performed in a typical office environment where the risk of injury is categorized as “none”. However, the FS/CoI Manager may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or short-term travel assignments, both within and outside of NATO boundaries. Such operational deployment may be up to 30 days, and may be on short notice. Acceptance of an employment contract linked to this post constitutes agreement to deploy up to 30 days, if required.3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEESSENTIALUniversity Degree and 2 years function-related experience,orHigher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.Experience in Joint Operations, organisations, etc. (activities in which elements of at least two services participate).Experience in software programing and debugging.Experience in software and Functional / CoI Services interfaces, gateways, and protocols.Database knowledge and experience in terms of handling, programming, queries, views, data import and export.Integration of databases, protocols, gateways into Functional / CoI Services tools like NATO Common Operational Procedure (NCOP).Knowledge of technological aspects of IT systems and networking.Knowledge of SharePoint from a user and administrator’s perspective.Knowledge of intuitive user interface design best practices and ergonomics.Knowledge of Share Point from a users and administrator's perspective.Must have an English Standard Language Proficiency level of “professional” in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (SLP 3333 based on NATO standards).

DESIRABLEPrevious assignment with NCIA, or national CIS provider for military forcesMilitary assignment, with NATO or national forcesKnowledge of NATO Command Structure and NATO Forces Structure3 years of experience in Functional or CoI Services, such as NCOP, AirC2IS, ICC, MCCIS and LC2IS, in a national or NATO CIS positionFamiliar with NS Wan (Bi-SC AIS) / NITDS/ BICES (BEXEN) and the currently used C2IS/Functional / CoI Services:AOSS, ClONE, CoreGIS, JCHAT, JOCWatch, FAST, JTS, NIRIS, TOPFAS, AirC2IS, ICC, PlaTo, NNCCRS, LC2IS, MCCIS, MCM, EXPERT, HPAC, CBRN Analysis, IntelFS, SIGINT/COINS, ArcGIS, CoreGIS, iGeoSIT, NAMIS, VISME, LOGFAS, SPECTRUM XXI, AMIS, APMS, FinS and AIMS/ AIFS or compatible National C2 Info Systems.English Standard Language Proficiency level of “Expert” in Listening and Reading, and “Professional” in Speaking,and Writing (SLP 4343 based on NATO standards).Italian Standard Language Proficiency level of “Functional” in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (SLP 2222 based on NATO standards).Any other NATO member language skills.NATO eastern countries language skills would be an assetNATO Courses/Training:Combined NISP/ICC Administration CourseNIRIS Administration CourseCombined Maritime Command and Control Information System Administrator & Supervisor LC2IS Site Administrator courseJoint Common Operational Picture Administrator CourseNCOP Basic, Contributor and Administrator trainingAirC2IS Basic, Advanced and Administrator Course, emphasis on AirOps and TMD4. POSITION AND CANDIDATE PROFILEPersonal attributesThe incumbent must be:- Adaptable - Able to make suitable changes to fit new conditions in an exercise environment or to deploy new solutions on short notice in a crisis response operation.- Analytical - Able to employ analytic methods to refine operational community requirements and translate them to technical solutions.- Assertive - Able to clearly define expectations and appraise the delivered solutions as seen by operational community.- Cooperative - Able to work well with other agencies and communities, liaising between technical and operational branches and divisions.- Independent - Able to work without constant supervision.- Organized - Able to deliver solutions in a systematic and efficient wayThe position requires high level of organizational, coordination and communication skills.Professional contactsThe incumbent routinely interrelates not only with work associates, but also with outside immediate organisation on functional matters. The incumbent will represent JFCNP and JOC on Technical Coordination Conferences related to exercises, missions, and operations, if, and as tasked.Contribution to the objectivesThe work involves the analysis and research of a complete task with recommendations affecting the plans and management of the organisational element.Managerial responsibilitiesThe incumbent will stand in for the section and deputy section chief in technical and coordination meetings and conferences, if and as tasked.

Supervisory responsibilitiesThe incumbent will be given supervisory duties over the assigned NCOs within the Functional / CoI Services Section in their assigned CoI roles, limited to the fulfilment of Functional / CoI Services technical and coordination aspects, in close cooperation with the section and deputy section chief.5. CONTRACTThe successful candidate will receive a three-year definite duration contract which may be followed by an indefinite duration contract.The basic entry-level monthly salary for a NATO Grade G-15 in Italy is Euro 5,939.03 which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member’s eligibility, and personal status. and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.6. HOW TO APPLY:In order to apply for this vacancy, please visit the platform at: and search for vacancies within HQ JFC Naples.Note that once you created your profile, you will be able to use it to apply for other vacancies within NATO.Candidates are invited to submit their applications only if:· They are nationals of a NATO member country· They are over 21 and under 60 years of age at the time of taking up their appointments. Appointments of definite duration may be offered to candidates of 60 years of age or more, provided that the expiry date of the contract is not later than the date at which the candidate attains the age of 65.Additional information:A NATO security clearance and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser are essential conditions for appointment to this post. Applicants are not required to possess a clearance at the time of applying, but they must be eligible for a clearance. HQ JFC Naples will take action to obtain the required security clearance from the successful candidates’ national authoritiesPlease note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries.Remarks: DUTY CANNOT BE PERFORMED AT HOME OFFICE.