Principal Learning Advisor

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.


• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.


• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.


• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.


• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – C004360

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years Skill, Knowledge & Experience: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.

Working Location

• Oeiras, Portugal

Working Policy

• Onsite

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance