Temporary Pool (Staff Assistant)

Primary LocationItaly-RomeNATO BodyNATO Defense College (NDC)ScheduleFull-timeApplication Deadline11-Dec-2025, 11:59:00 PMSalary (Pay Basis)3,683.48GradeNATO Grade G8The NATO Defense College (NDC) provides senior-level education, on transatlantic security issues, enabled by research on matters relevant to the Alliance, and supported by engagement with several stakeholders.We are looking for applicants to fill temporary positions that arise occasionally in areas such as administrative support, events planning, communication, travel planning.If you have experience in any of these areas then this might be an opportunity for you! Please note that only applicants with a valid NATO security clearance will be considered for selective assessments. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:You should have experience in one or more of the following areas: Administrative Support Logistics (supply chain, warehouse & stock management); Information Knowledge Management (Data entry/encoding, document management/registry/archives) Event & conference management Public Diplomacy (Press and Media, Journalism, Communications); Graphic Design and Printing; Web Design, online editing, social media management Public administration COMPETENCIES:You will demonstrate: Clarity and Accuracy (Checks own work); Customer Service Orientation (Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems); Empathy (Listens actively); Flexibility (Acts with flexibility); Initiative (Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation); Organizational Awareness (Understands the Organization's structure); Teamwork (Expresses positive attitudes and expectations of team or team members). RECRUITMENT PROCESSWhen submitting your application, please note that you are applying to a candidate pool, and not for a particular assignment. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt from the system of your application.It is a condition of employment that before a temporary staff member can be appointed, the Organization must have received a security clearance certificate (minimum NATO Secret) from the government of the country or countries of which he/she is a national. In view of the nature and of the urgency of the temporary positions we are looking to fill, it is important for candidates to be available for temporary employment on short notice. Important:Note that this process is only to be included in our temporary database, and does not constitute a guarantee of employment.Please attach an updated CV and relevant certifications to your application.You are responsible for keeping your information up-to-date by making the appropriate changes (e.g. availability, clearance, etc.) directly in your Taleo application, if and when required! Please do not re-apply if changes occur, but edit your application at any time. WHAT WE OFFER: 2.5 paid days of leave per month; Fulfilling working atmosphere in an international community; Contract: in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations, temporary staff may not be employed more than 6 months for the same assignment. However, if later required, contracts may be extended for another period of up to six months Salary: the remuneration of temporary personnel will be specified in their contracts. It is not exempt from taxation ] . Temporary personnel are responsible for acquitting themselves of their responsibilities for the payment of taxes. Benefits package: temporary staff are covered by a benefits package which consists of pension contributions by the Organization (12% of basic salary), medical and accident benefits (death and invalidity) provided under the NATO Group insurance contract, and paid leave of 2.5 days per month worked. For staff eligible under NATO rules, there is also a dependent child allowance and coverage for dependent children for medical benefits; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:NATO 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.Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defense and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.