Advisor (Curriculum development)-231256
Iraq-Baghdad
NATO Mission in Iraq
Full-time
17-Nov-2023, 10:59:00 PM
: 6,807.00Euro (EUR) Monthly
Grade MCiv-6
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NOTIFICATION OF MISSION CIVILIAN VACANCY
OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF NATO MEMBER STATES AND TROOP CONTRIBUTING NATIONS (TCNs) - if you belong to one of the TCNs please contact the Civilian Human Resources Office before applying (+39 081 721 2727)
LOCATION: Baghdad, Iraq
TITLE: Advisor (Curriculum development)
GRADE: MCIV 6
SECURITY CLEARANCE: NATO SECRET
1. POST CONTEXT
NMI is a non-combat, demands-driven advisory and training mission which executes its tasks in close cooperation with Iraqi partners.
The PSE Division advises Iraqi Professional Military and Security Education Institutions, specifically in 3 areas; Faculty, Curriculum and Institution.
Deputy Director PSE provides direct support to the Director PSE and all PSE elements to enable their advisory activities.
The Language Advisory Team (LAT) provides expertise in English Language Training, Testing and Teacher Training/Faculty Development, in accordance with NATO Standards (STANAG 6001).
The incumbent's main responsibility is to plan, prepare and conduct all Subject Matter Expert activities aimed at the implementation of measures for Curriculum and Course Development.
The post reports to NTI PCT 0010 - Team Leader (Languages Advisory) - MCiv 7.
2. DUTIES
The incumbent's duties are:
The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract
The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract
The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment / Secure office environment with artificial light and air (e.g. Bunker).
Slightly Undesirable Conditions apply.
3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
University Degree in the field of Languages, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related and 2 years function related experience;
Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in language training for any of the range of languages taught in the Language related ISI, to include any from English, Italian, German, Russian, Turkish or Persian;
Minimum 2 years of progressive experience of instructional methods for a language institution in another country;
Trained teacher with a recognised teaching qualification, e.g. PGCE, or BEd;
Hostile Environment Awareness Training;
English Standard Language Proficiency level SLP 4343 based on NATO standards
DESIRABLE
Masters in education-related field;
A recognised TEFL qualification is desirable, e.g. DELTA or CELTA;
Pre-Gender Focal Point Course (GEN-GO-26821) provided by Nordic Centre for Gender in Military Operations (NCGM)
Post-related courses obtained through NATO official schools/academies or other military/international training centers, e.g. BILC LSAS, LTS or ALTS, run at PLTCE.
4. POSITION AND CANDIDATE PROFILE
Personal attributes
Ability to communicate effectively with faculty staff, and diplomatically advise them on the modernization of their teaching subjects. Independent role; confident in working with limited supervision. Capable of managing commitments, and coordinating the necessary visits with the HQ military staff; confidence in engaging with a wide variety of civilians and military ranks.
Professional contacts
Professional contacts with others limited to the exchange of information requiring normal courtesy and effectiveness in dealing with others.
Contribution to the objectives
Work involves the provision of information or analysis of part of a task assisting others to take action within the organisation.
5. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
The basic salary for an MCIV 6 is Euro € 6,807.00 per month (exempt from local taxation). A further amount of 12% of the basic salary will be paid to the staff member every month to satisfy personal pension obligations, plans, and/or schemes. Furthermore, the successful candidate may be eligible to event-based allowances ( hazard, austere, extended working hours), in accordance with the conditions stipulated by the Mission Civilian Rules.
This post is a non-accompanied assignment. Living quarters provided by NATO.
The NMI mission, while not combat, is executed in a combat environment. Specific roles, responsibilities, and tasks are subject to change based on the Commander’s on-the-spot assessment of the situation. Commander, NMI reserves the right to reassign personnel or reapportion tasks within the CE based on mission requirements/changes. Must be prepared for intra theatre movements by ground or air, in accordance with national force protection caveats. Air quality within the Greater Baghdad area is poor.
6. HOW TO APPLY
HQ JFC Naples uses NATO Talent Acquisition Platform. In order to apply for this vacancy, please visit the platform at: https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en, and search for vacancies within HQ JFC Naples with duty location Baghdad, Iraq.
Once you created your profile, you will be able to use it to apply for other vacancies within NATO.
Important note for candidates:
Staff members are appointed to and hold posts on the establishment of a NATO body only on condition that:
They are nationals of a NATO member country;
They are over 21 and under 65 years of age at the time of taking up their appointments.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A NATO security clearance and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Advisor 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 JFCNP will take action to obtain the required security clearance from the successful candidates’ national authorities
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