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HEADQUARTERS, ALLIED MARITIME COMMAND
Atlantic Building, Northwood Headquarters, Sandy LaneNorthwood, Middlesex, HA6 3HP
United Kingdom
OPEN TO NATIONALS OF NATO MEMBER STATES ONLY
Post Number: OMC UXEX 0080
Job Title: Staff Assistant (IEA Monitoring)
NATO Grade: B4/G10
Location: Northwood, Middlesex, UK
SECURITY CLEARANCE: NATO SECRET
Basic Monthly Salary: £ 4,191.57 (tax free)
To apply you will need to use the recruitment system and the job advert, which can be
accessed here: https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=251333
1. Post Context/Post Summary
Allied Maritime Command is the Maritime Theatre Component Commander delivering 360-degree
maritime focused awareness and connectivity while planning and commanding the full range of
maritime operations.
The Communications Directorate provides the Commander with advice and functionality across the
full range of information activities and is responsible for delivering strategic effects in the cognitive
dimension that support MARCOM and higher headquarters objectives during peace, crisis, and
conflicts.
The Information Environment Assessment (IEA) Branch conducts systematic, data-driven analysis
and assessment of the information environment to support understanding, decision-making and the
application of capability in the engagement space.
The Information Environment Monitoring operators are the primary data collection positions within
the IEA Branch.
The incumbent's operational duties are to:
- Identify, monitor, and analyse all relevant media outlets across traditional, digital, and social media
domains to share with the team.
- Monitor trends, themes, storylines, narratives, and stakeholder perceptions related to NATO
activities.
- Produce media summaries and other analytical products to support the provision of direction and
guidance for MARCOM information activities.
- Support the identification of emerging risks, issues, and challenges in the Information Environment
(IE).
- Support the modelling and simulation of the IE and selected audiences through a systems-based
approach.
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- Monitor and assess Strategic Communication (STRATCOM) performance and effects in support of
decision making.
- Monitor and assess and the effectiveness of NATO communication activities, including MARCOM
and deployed communications teams.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of other actors’ information efforts, particularly disinformation
or propaganda campaigns, on NATO/MARCOM operations and activities.
- Monitor and assess hostile Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) in the IE.
- Provide real time monitoring insights to optimise NATO’s communications efforts and counter
hostile activities in the IE.
- Assist in interpreting Russian language media.
- Deliver regular media monitoring updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other MARCOM branches to enable comprehensive analysis.
- Support NATO's comprehensive approach to crisis management operations with timely monitoring
and analysis.
- Provide briefs on designated aspects of the IE when required.
- Support and assist IEA Branch Head and staff in conducting IEA activities.
- Facilitate planning, coordination, integration, and execution of the IEA function within the
Communications Directorate.
- Use a wide variety of software tools and information sources to facilitate proper data collection,
monitoring, and analysis of the IE.
- Facilitate contributions to external IEA working groups, sharing data, and liaising with other NATO
HQs in the monitoring and assessment of the IE.
- Contribute to the official HQ planning process through the generation of IEA products.
- Coordinate issues of common interest with other HQs.
- Submit observations in his/her area of expertise and contribute to the Lessons Learned process.
- Demonstrate modern technical and data handling skills in a fast-evolving digital media environment.
- Support Allied Command Operations’ (ACO) broader IEA capability development by advising on
data integration into existing analysis processes.
- Undertake additional duties and assume other responsibilities as directed by the Chain Of
Command.
3. Special Requirements and Additional Duties
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 undertake Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments both within and without NATO’s boundaries and
be willing to work unsocial hours.
• to deploy in support of NATO Exercises.
• to deploy in support of a core element for MARCOM.
The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment / Secure office
environment with artificial light and air (e.g., Bunker).
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Normal Working Conditions apply.
The risk of injury is categorised as No risk / risk might increase when deployed.
4. Essential Qualifications
a. Professional/Experience
(1) Data Science and Monitoring of Data
Applying mathematics, statistics, data mining and predictive modeling techniques to gain insights,
predict behaviours and generate value from data. Typically applied in the analysis of high volume,
high velocity, and high variety data (numbers, symbols, text, sound, and image).
Activities may include - but are not limited to:
• integrating methods from mathematics, statistics, probability modelling using specialised
programming languages, tools, and techniques.
• sourcing and preparing data for analysis.
• identifying, validating, and exploiting internal and external data sets generated from a diverse range
of processes.
• developing forward-looking, predictive, real-time, model-based insights to create value and drive
• finding, selecting, acquiring, and ingesting data sources.
• integrating and clean data to make it fit for purpose.
• develop data science hypotheses and exploring data using models and analytics sandboxes.
• refine requirements, validate, train, and evolve models over time.
• to discover deeper insights, make predictions, or generate recommendations.
• advanced analytic techniques include those such as data/text mining, machine learning, pattern
matching, forecasting, visualisation, semantic analysis, sentiment analysis, network and cluster
analysis, multivariate statistics, graph analysis, simulation, complex event processing, neural
networks.
Skill Level
Applies existing data science techniques to new problems and datasets using specialised
programming techniques. Selects from existing data sources and prepares data to be used by data
science models. Evaluates the outcomes and performance of data science models. Identifies and
implements opportunities to train and improve models and the data they use. Publishes and reports
on model outputs to meet customer needs and conforming to agreed standards.
Experience
Comprehensive knowledge of a data science programming language – preferably SQL and/or
Python.
Experience in analysing and generating polling data.
(2) Information science
Library, information, and archival studies is the study of the methods of selecting, acquiring,
organising, and storing collections of information, and facilitating the use of information. Museum
and library studies are included here.
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Skill Level
Works under general direction. Uses discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and
assignments. Usually receives specific instructions and has work reviewed at frequent milestones.
Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level. Interacts with and influences
colleagues. Has working level contact with customers, suppliers, and partners. May supervise others
or make decisions which impact the work assigned to individuals or phases of projects. Performs a
range of work, sometimes complex and non-routine, in a variety of environments. Applies methodical
approach to issue definition and resolution. Demonstrates an analytical and systematic approach to
issue resolution. Takes the initiative in identifying and negotiating appropriate personal development
opportunities. Demonstrates effective communication skills. Contributes fully to the work of teams.
Plans, schedules, and monitors own work (and that of others where applicable) competently within
limited deadlines and according to relevant legislation, standards, and procedures. Appreciates the
wider business context, and how own role relates to other roles and to the business of the employer
or client.
Experience
Working understanding of data privacy restrictions from all major social media companies and their
impact on media monitoring.
2 years' experience in information/media analysis is essential. Knowledge of common media
monitoring software suites
b. Education/Training
Higher Secondary education and intermediate vocational training in computer science, engineering
disciplines, statistics or similar numerate discipline, operations research or related discipline which
might lead to a formal qualification with 2 years’ experience, or Secondary education and completed
advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional
accreditation with 4 years post-related experience.
The additional job specific qualifications and experience is described under Professional/Experience
paragraph (4/a). In case of ambiguity the required job specific experience has priority over the
standard education and training levels and experience described here.
c. Language
English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing)
NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted
mainly in English.
5. Desirable Qualifications
a. Professional Experience
• Prior experience of working in NATO or in an international environment comprising military
and civilian elements is desirable.
• Understanding or background knowledge of NATO or Allied Maritime activities.
b. Language
Knowledge of other NATO nations’ languages, or any other languages of interest, would be an asset.
• Personal Attributes: The incumbent will need to display a high degree of professionalism, technical
expertise, organisational, coordination and communication skills in the performance of their duties.
The post requires a self-starter, analytical and technical skills, data visualisation management, and
conceptual thinker. Good teamwork skills.
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• Professional Contacts: The incumbent executes duties and functions requiring frequent internal
and external professional contact including coordination and negotiation with senior civilian and
military host nation authorities, media representatives, NGOs, IO’s, think tanks and academics. The
individual will be required to develop a network of contacts across these organisations that can be
used to gain a comprehensive understanding of the information environment.
• Contribution To Objectives: The post provides information, assurance and analysis and contributes
directly to the planning, initiations, and development of a wide range of products submitted by HQ.
Provide direct feed into both the delivery and assessment of all StratCom messaging Objectives.
There are no reporting responsibilities.
This post reports to:
OMC UXEX 0010 - Branch Head (Information Environment Assessment)
This post does not deputise anybody.
This post is not deputised by anybody.
HOW TO APPLY
HQ MARCOM uses NATO Talent Acquisition Platform.
In order to apply for this vacancy, please visit the platform and search for vacancies within HQ
MARCOM: https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Or use this direct link: https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=251333
Essential information must be included in the application form. Each question should be answered
thoroughly. Expressions such as “please see attached CV,” or invitations to follow links to personal
webpages, are not acceptable, and will be disregarded. Application form must be filled out in English.
Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the
absence of an acknowledgment please make sure the submission process is completed or re-submit
the application.
Shortlisted candidates invited to the interview phase will be requested to provide, where applicable,
copies of Educational and Vocational training certificates.
Current and past civilians working for NATO or any Coordinated Organisation shall indicate their last
grade and step held (next to the job title) and specify the name of employing NATO body or
Coordinated Organisation.
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