Branch Head (Purchasing & Contracting)

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPost Context%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EACT contributes to preserving the peace, security and territorial integrity of Alliance member states by leading, at Strategic Command level, Warfare Development required to enhance NATO’s posture, military structures, forces, capabilities and doctrines.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EThe Finance and Acquisition Directorate is the executive agent for HQ SACT, JALLC, JWC, JATEC, JFTC and subordinate SACT elements (STRE and SEE) in all matters of budget, finance and acquisition policy and execution.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EThe Head (Purchasing and Contracting) is responsible for all procurement functions for all ACT Headquarters, agencies and programmes. The postholder leads the ACT Purchasing and Contracting Branch and provides functional oversight and professional leadership of a wider Contracting workforce in subordinate Commands.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrincipal Duties%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EOn behalf of the ACT Financial Controller, exercise day-to-day strategic oversight and technical supervision of the procurement function at all ACT headquarters.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3ERepresent ACT in meetings on purchasing and contracts with senior officials from NATO, nations and industry.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3ETranslate NATO procurement policy and instructions from the resource committees into directives and procedures applicable to all ACT Headquarters and Bodies.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EDevelop and/or approve bidding instructions and contractual clauses and determine ACT-wide implementation and enforcement of these, in close co-ordination with the ACT Legal Advisor.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EHarmonise procurement practices on an ACT-wide basis, monitor the performance of the ACT P%26amp;C offices and take appropriate measures to ensure that the highest quality of support is provided. Provide liaison/co-ordination with other Military Budget Holders, NATO agencies and ACT subordinate commands in the improvement/harmonisation of working methods and procurement policies.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EDevelop, co-ordinate and implement common Bi-SC acquisition rules and procedures.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3ENegotiate procurement support agreements with other NATO nations and decide on the eligibility of potential beneficiaries of these.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EOn behalf of the ACT Financial Controller and SACT, provide representation before the nations as represented on the funding committees on procurement issues.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EDirect the development, co-ordination, and publication of doctrine (i.e. GOPs, JLPs, AJP etc.) relating to procurement support of peacetime, crisis, and non-Article 5 operations and exercises.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EReview requests for exceptions to normal bidding procedures and provide expert advice to the ACT Financial Controller on preparing appropriate responses.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EEstablish the ACT-wide criteria for the recruitment of civilian P%26amp;C officers and, as a member of Selection Boards, participate in their selection.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EReview proposals for Contracting Officer appointments and endorses warrant proposals.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EOrganise and chair professional development workshops and seminars for the NATO procurement community.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EIn response to tasking, provide technical training for personnel from subordinate Headquarters and external agencies. Contribute technical expertise to support courses provided at NATO schools. Provide technical training to PfP nation staff officers, and theatre Headquarters during operations and exercises.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EProvide technical advice and functional support to ACT Financial Controller and other members of the ACT Command Group as necessary. Perform ad-hoc analyses and administers special projects as tasked.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EDirect the development of the procurement aspects of ACT automated financial management systems and control the general integrity of the ACT procurement system.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EExercise overall technical supervision of the NATO contracting function during operations and exercises, including the following tasks:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EObtains waivers from procurement directives in order to meet mission requirements.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3ECo-ordinates appropriate staffing of deployed contracting offices, maintaining liaison with NATO and national workforce officials.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EAs HQ SACT Head of Contracts, he/she:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EDirects and administers all procurement activity at HQ SACT, irrespective of the funding source.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EOversees the effective personnel management within the P%26amp;C Branch.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EDetermine HQ requirements and allocates tasks to Sections.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EFunctions as a Contracting Officer with unlimited warrant, personally executing sensitive procurement actions as required.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EMonitors HQ actively to detect instances of unauthorized procurements. Investigates alleged incidents, and makes recommendations regarding ratification and disciplinary action, if appropriate.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EIn co-ordination with the ACT Financial Controller and the HQ SACT Legal Advisor, determines appropriate courses of action involving contract disputes. Negotiates out-of-court settlement of disputes with contractors or national support organisations. Initiates legal action as required and supports the HQ SACT legal staff during case proceedings.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EReviews proposed customer funded taskings to external agencies and identifies commercial alternatives.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EActs as HQ SACT Customs Liaison Officer, oversees international importation activity on behalf of the HQ.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EScreens all requests from commercial firms for sales presentations and briefings at HQ SACT and makes recommendations regarding which presentations should be authorised.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3ELiaisons with internal and external auditors, reviewing observations, determining concurrence, and directing implementation of auditor recommendations.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EServes as the Chair of the Headquarters’ Contract Awards Board for contracts originated in the area of responsibility.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EMaintains Invitation for International Competitive bidding and Notification of Intent database for annual submission to BC.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Qualifications / Experience%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EUniversity Degree and 6 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 6 years post related and 2 years function related experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EMinimum of five years’ experience in management of a government or commercial contracting office and/or an acquisition program.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E6-8 years’ experience in the field of contracting, supply, financial management, or related field%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EPossess DAWIA level II or higher accreditation or hold Chartered Membership with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or similar international accreditation.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EExperienced in the interpretation of laws, directives and the formulation of policies and implementation rules and procedures on matters of procurement.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3ESufficient legal knowledge to determine when legal aspects are material to procurement decisions and procedures.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EYou should have an intimate knowledge of and experience with negotiation, award and administration of contracts, negotiated procurement, competitive bidding procedures, and resolution of claims/disputes.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt;%22%3EA minimum of 6-8 years managerial and supervisory experience%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELanguage%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EEnglish - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesirable Qualifications / Experience%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EKnowledge of NATO Financial Regulations and associated procurement directives.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EExperience in contracting involving military or international organizations.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EKnowledge of Host Nation contract law.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EPrevious staff experience in joint and/or multi-national HQ.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EResource Management Education Programme (RMEP) Course provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EFrench SLP 2222 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAttributes/Competencies%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cu%3EPersonal Attributes:%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWell organised.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ESelf-starter.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EGood interpersonal and communication skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EHigh standards of accuracy and attention to detail.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAbility to work independently in an international environment. Personal qualities of good judgement, tact and adaptability. Required sense of diplomacy and propriety in order to work harmoniously with military and civilian staff of various NATO nations and industrial organizations. Ability to resolve conflicts in a conciliatory manner. Incumbent must be in good health willing to work flexible hours as required and be willing to travel occasionally.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe Head (Purchasing and Contracting) is the senior contracting specialist in the Headquarters, and is therefore is the subject matter expert to provide advice to the Financial Controller. As such, must have broad experience, training and technical knowledge in order to oversee these critical functions.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMust have an intimate knowledge of, and experience with, negotiation, award, and administration of contracts, negotiated procurement, competitive bidding procedures, and resolution of claims / disputes.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe Head (Purchasing and Contracting) actions must be in the highest regard for safeguarding the Nation’s financial interests, ensuring the best value for their resources, and accomplishing the mission of the Strategic Command.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cu%3EManagerial Responsibilities:%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EYou will be required to supervise, direct and coordinate work priorities of the branch, providing professional guidance and instruction to assigned staff. Duties include leading and coaching; explaining or demonstrating work functions; counselling and motivating, assigning and reviewing work; ensuring health and environmental safety; maintaining and adjusting work schedules; assessing performance and initiating disciplinary action, and/or implementing new or changed work procedures%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cu%3EProfessional Contacts:%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe Head (Purchasing and Contracting) must often represent SACT and the ACT Financial Controller on procurement issues with senior officials from NATO, the Nations and Industry. The Head of Purchasing and Contracting also serves on Technical Review Boards, selection boards, Bi-SC procurement meetings, development workshops, seminars, and representation to military committees on procurement issues.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cu%3EContribution To Objectives:%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe success of the Headquarters directly relies on the execution of the Purchasing and Contracting Division., All ACT requirements are procured through the Purchasing and Contracting process. The ability to accomplish the Commands’ goals, objectives and priorities rests with the ability of the Purchasing and Contracting Office to execute its mission in the most efficient manner possible. The Head of Purchasing and Contracting’s actions must be in the highest regard for safeguarding the Nation’s financial interests, ensuring the best value for their resources, and accomplishing the mission of the Strategic Command.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity Clearance%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EThe successful applicant will be required to apply for and receive a NATO SECRET Security Clearance prior to final confirmation of contract and commencement of employment.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EContract%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-bottom:8.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EServing NATO International Civilian staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ENewly recruited staff will be offered a three year definite duration contract.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENotes for Candidates%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EThe %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.act.nato.int/career-opportunities%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EHQ SACT web site%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E gives full details on the eligibility criteria and application processes to be adopted by all candidates.%26nbsp; However, candidates should particularly note:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EPlease answer each of the pre-screening questions completely in English. Expressions such as: “please see attached CV, please see annex, please see enclosed document, etc” are not acceptable; this is a cause of immediate rejection of the application.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EParticular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of your application form, which should be populated with details of your career to date and educational achievements and certifications as they relate to your application.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EThe candidature of NATO redundant staff at grade G20 will be considered with priority.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;%22%3ENATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;%22%3ENATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EThis vacancy will close on 24 August 2026 @ 17:59hrs (EDT)/11:59hrs (CEST).%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

Job Details
Primary Location: United States of America-Norfolk
NATO Body: Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT)
Schedule: Full-time
Application Deadline: 24-Aug-2026
Salary (Pay Basis): 12,449.57, US Dollar (USD), Monthly
Grade: NATO Grade G20
Contact Email: [email protected]
Clearance Level: NS