DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL FOR HUMAN RESOURCES

The NATO International Staff (HQ Brussels) is recruiting a (m/f)

DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL
FOR HUMAN RESOURCES

The Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Human Resources (DASG/HR) is the Organization’s focal point for HR leadership and management. He/she oversees the delivery of all HR services for NATO’s Brussels-based 1100-person International Staff (IS). The incumbent also acts as the overall champion for HR policy development across all NATO entities (a combined population of 6000 civilian staff members). He/she reports to the Assistant Secretary General for Executive Management (ASG/EM).

This is a senior management position that works with NATO member Nations and Organizational leadership on shaping the size, structure and capacity of NATO’s civilian staff and the Organization’s ability to deliver on its strategic objectives. The incumbent must be able to manage and lead the HR team during a period of change in the Organization, which will require managing ongoing business while also championing change.

The ideal candidate must:  • hold a university degree from an institute of recognized standing, preferably with an emphasis on HR or a management discipline; • have at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of human resources or management, preferably at an organization of comparable size in either the public or private sector; • have at least 10 years of people management experience, including recent experience in senior-level leadership positions; • have an in-depth knowledge of HR concepts and theories; • have experience facilitating high-level dialogue and proactively finding solutions; • have experience working in a politically sensitive environment where various interests are at stake; • possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other.

Selection of candidates for NATO posts is based upon the merit principle. Further information concerning the positions and details of how to apply can be found onwww.nato.int

Closing date for applications: 13 January 2014, reference A 52(2013).

Only those candidates who meet the specific requirements and whose applications pass the initial screening will receive a reply. Short-listed candidates will be required to undergo an external assessment as well as testing and interview at NATO Headquarters.