C004360 Principal Learning Advisor (NS) - THU 2 Oct

Deadline Date:  Thursday 2 October 2025

Requirement Title: Principal Learning Advisor

Location:  Oeiras, Portugal

Full time on-site:  Yes 

Not to Exceed: 60 Euro             

Total Scope of the request (hours):     460

Required Start Date:  17 November 2025

End Contract Date: 31 December 2025

Required Security Clearance:  NATO Secret

Specific Working Conditions:  n/a

Duties and Role

• Provide training administration and logistical support to all CA training initiatives such as Team Development, Team Coaching, seminars, conferences, communities of practice and "TED Talks" style events.
• Support the design, development and delivery of training programmes focused on the Agency's core priorities.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of Technical, Soft Skills and Corporate training activities related to Agency processes, services and capabilities.
• Draft statements of work, liaise with external training suppliers to request quotes, create purchase requisitions, process invoices and manage the entire training coordination process for each assigned training service and/or portfolio.
• Facilitate staff nominations, coordinate participation and enrolment of participants to courses.
• Plan and organize learning events at the NCI Academy related to the Academy Induction Programme, and other ad-hoc training/learning events.
• Collect and analyse feedback from instructors and participants after each training session. Evaluate and make recommendations on training material and methodology.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), training coordinators and key stakeholders to ensure the relevance and quality of learning initiatives.
• Administer course iterations, seats and training requests on the Training Management System (TMS).
• Maintain data and ensure accuracy of training records and information on learning opportunities at the Agency.
• Monitor the execution of training and travel budgets.

• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post-related experience or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post-related experience;
• Experience in managing learning/training and professional development activities for a large organization;
• Experience in facilitating team building;
• Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate);
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint;
• Ability to exercise judgment of priorities, organizing multiple tasks with high priorities and working with minimal direction;
• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to take initiative and a flexible approach allowing the incumbent to respond reliably and competently to changing requirements in a demanding environment;
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the Agency and customer organizations.