Project-Linked NATO (PLN) Agenda 2030 - Staff Assistant (Data Manager)

NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Job Description - Project-Linked NATO (PLN) Agenda 2030 - Staff Assistant (Data Manager) (261422)

Project-Linked NATO (PLN) Agenda 2030 - Staff Assistant (Data Manager) - 261422

Primary Location

Italy-Naples

NATO Body

Joint Force Command Naples (JFCNP)

Schedule

Full-time

Application Deadline

26-Sep-2026, 9:59:00 PM

Salary (Pay Basis)

Grade NATO Grade G10

TITLE: Staff Assistant (Data Manager)

NATO BODY: ACO/Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Naples (JFCNP)

LOCATION: Naples, Lago Patria (ITA)

DIRECTORATE: Operations Directorate

DIVISION: J2 Division

GRADE: B4/G10

SECURITY CLEARANCE: NATO SECRET

POST NUMBER: OJS OIOG 1020

1. POST CONTEXT

Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Naples provides a resilient, static Joint headquarters to plan, prepare and conduct operations across all domains from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO), including deterrence, through Crisis, up to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE), in order to support NATO’s three core tasks, at the Joint Operational level, as directed by SACEUR. Supported by the Single Service Commands, Allied Joint Force Command Naples integrates allocated forces, including NATO Force Structure entities, and synchronises activity to achieve operational objectives. It maintains comprehensive, regional focused, situational awareness, leads contingency planning and directs exercises. It also provides out-of-theatre support to enduring NATO operations and could contribute specific Joint competencies to other NATO Command Structure or NATO Force Structure entities. It is capable of commanding a Joint Task Force operating within or beyond SACEUR’s Area of Responsibility, with theatre enablement provided by a dedicated Joint Logistic Support Group Headquarters. It has the capability to deploy tailored elements to enable reconnaissance, liaison, and coordination, and support the Joint Commander. Synchronizes and integrates Joint and Combined armed forces within the Joint Operational Area (JOA) in support of a Joint Task Force.

The Operations Directorate is responsible for directing, monitoring, assessing and coordinating operational staff functions.

The J2 Division provides Intelligence in support of the planning, preparation, conduct and assessment of NATO assigned operations across all domains from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO) through Crisis up to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE), thus supporting the Commanders and HQ Staffs decision process.

The J2/5 Branch directly supports Joint Operations (and exercises as required) by providing full spectrum Joint Targeting Cycle intelligence support, current intelligence reporting (including Indications and Warning), and intelligence planning support to Comprehensive Operational Design Planning and Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Management.

The Geospatial Support Section (GSP) ensures the provision of Geospatial Information (GI) and GEOINT to support planning and conduct of JF HQ operations and exercises across the JF Commander’s Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Within the Geo Support Section, the incumbent is part of the Geospatial Information (GI) team and is responsible for managing geospatial information, geo‑located information coming from other intelligence and/or COIs, and products, maintaining the Core Geographic Information System (Core GIS) Database and supporting NATO command, control and information systems (C2IS) and functional area systems (FAS) with geo data.

2. DUTIES

The incumbent's duties are:

• Assists the Staff Officer (Geospatial Information and System Manager) in all matters pertaining to data management, within the JF HQ’s, ensuring geospatial data and products are up‑to‑date, accurate and complete.
• Maintains JFCNP HQ's Core GIS Database.
• Maintains, develops and disseminates operational electronic geospatial catalogues linked to ODBs dataset for specific operations and exercises.
• Manages the geospatial interface for FSs that require geospatial support, providing appropriate levels of digital GI and advice to FS and CIS managers to ensure geospatial consistency and interoperability between Bi‑SC AIS Core GIS and C2IS/FS.
• Manages the collection, preparation and dissemination of GI, GI quality control and assurance, including metadata definition and maintenance, implementation of web‑based geospatial services, data import and export, within JFHQ and JFHQ missions.
• Ensures data synchronization with other geospatial and GEOINT units, when connected to the same network, as directed by the Staff Officer (Geospatial Information and System Manager).
• Create SOIs and provide training as required to ensure effective access to Geospatial Information.
• Maintains a working knowledge of NATO C2IS which require geo support.
• Undertakes work as part of a project team or working group, as directed or assigned.
• Contributes to NATO data management committees and meetings.

3. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.
• Undertake TDY assignments both within and without NATO’s boundaries and be willing to work unsocial hours.
• Undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or TDY assignments, both within and without NATO boundaries. Such operational deployment may exceed 30 days duration up to 183 days in any period of 547 days, and may be on short notice. For NATO International Civilian Staff, acceptance of an employment contract linked to this post constitutes agreement to deploy in excess of 30 days if required.

The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment. Normal Working Conditions apply.

The risk of injury is categorised as No risk / risk might increase when deployed.

4. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Higher Secondary education and intermediate vocational training in geography, computer science or related discipline that 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.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years' related professional experience which encompasses 3 years as geospatial data manager in military organization.
• Familiarity with NATO’s operational environment, military HQ processes, or experience supporting a command‑level organization.
• Advanced knowledge of geospatial databases bad Geo‑relational databases (i.e. SQL Server).
• Advanced knowledge of Python.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise GIS environment, REST APIs, web maps and integration with third‑party applications.
• Good knowledge of Extract Transform and Load technologies for data unification and harmonisation.
• Previous experience of operational geographic support to a military HQ at Bde level and above.
• Advanced knowledge of the concepts of GIS and computer assisted geospatial analysis in support of peace time and crisis operations.
• Good knowledge of geodesy, photogrammetry, positional referencing and surveying concepts.

LANGUAGE

• English - SLP 3322 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) based on NATO Standards.

5. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

• Familiar with geospatial Imagery Analysis related tasks and duties.
• Good knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise solutions.

6. POSITION AND CANDIDATE PROFILE

Personal attributes

Adaptable and flexible, proactive, able to prioritise the workload to meet short notice urgent operational tasks. Diplomacy and interpersonal skills are necessary to promote cooperation in a multinational environment. Strong teamwork skills, planning, organising, critical thinking, commitment, and energy. Ability to work under pressure with short deadlines. Pragmatic problem‑solving skills.

Professional contacts

Routine internal contact with FAS users and staff from other division/branches.

• Routinely have internal contact within J2 with other users on all matters related to geo‑located intelligence information.
• Interact routinely with SHAPE Geo, subordinate Commands and NCIA on all matters related to geo data and its management.
• Be expected to provide customer service and support to other divisions/branches within the HQ.

Contribution to the objectives

The incumbent plays a vital role in the Bi‑SC AIS Core Geographic Services Capability at JFC HQ Naples.

This post reports to: OJS OIOG 0040 - Staff Officer (Geospatial Info and System Manager) - A2/G15.

This post does not deputises anybody. This post is not deputised by anybody.

7. CONTRACT

The successful candidate will receive a three‑year definite duration contract within the Project‑Linked NATO (PLN) Agenda 2030.

The basic entry‑level monthly salary for a NATO Grade 10 (B‑4) in Italy is Euro 4,150.63 which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member’s eligibility, and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.

8. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY

Please note:

• They are nationals of a NATO member country.
• They are over 21 and under 60 years of age at the time of taking up their appointments. Appointments of definite duration may be offered to candidates of 60 years of age or more, provided that the expiry date of the contract is not later than the date at which the candidate attains the age of 65.

Important notice to candidates on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

As part of our commitment to a fair, transparent, and merit‑based recruitment process, we want to clarify our policy regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Grammarly, or similar software) during your application and assessment phases. Use of AI in recruitment is not entirely against the policy. It may be accepted for grammar correctness, but not to fill out an application form or to feed answers to it.

Discovery of prohibited AI usage at any stage of the process will result in the immediate disqualification of your application. We appreciate your integrity and look forward to assessing your genuine skills and experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A NATO security clearance and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser 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 JFC Naples will take action to obtain the required security clearance from the successful candidates’ national authorities. The selected candidate will be affiliated to the NATO Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (DCPS). For info please visit