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PART I
POST NUMBER: AF RESFIR 0060
CLOSING DATE: 28 April 2011
HEADQUARTERS / UNIT: HQ ISAF
LOCATION: KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
JOB TITLE: Infrastructure/Resources
GRADE: ICC IIIA
The benefit package includes:
- € 6469.00 monthly salary, tax-free in the host country.
- € 78.90 per day spent in the Theatre
(€ 45.09 Hazard allowance + € 33.81 austere living allowance).
- Installation allowance equal to one-month salary
(50% to be reimbursed if not completing two consecutive years of service).
- Accommodation in the Camp, free of charge.
- Meals of good quality available to purchase.
- Laundry at nominal charge.
- Two days of annual leave per month.
- Start of Tour & End of Tour paid transportation.
- 5 + 2 days “Leave from Theatre” plus reimbursement of ticket
up to € 1.000 for every 6 months spent in the Theatre.
- Medical Insurance from Van Breda International, small fee charged.
PART II – CE DUTIES
Post Context:
Staff officer in the Infrastructure Section of the CJ Engineer Branch at
Headquarters International Security Assistance Force (HQ ISAF) which
contributes to the development of HQ ISAF policy with respect to the doctrine and
standardisation of all infrastructure aspects of engineering. This post is also
secretary to the ISAF Operational Requirements Review Board (IORRB).
Reports to:
CJ Engineering (ENG) Chief Infrastructure. For all of the principal duties at
paragraph C, this person works to the direction and guidance of Deputy Chief of
Staff for Resources (DCOS RES) (2 star level).
Principal Duties:
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The secretarys’ main function is to support the IORRB chaired by DCOS RES.
Coordinates Project Submission Requests/Crisis Response Operations Urgent
Requirements (PSR/CUR) submissions, updates and redrafts between
requesting branch of ISAF HQ (including HQs subordinate to ISAF HQ) and all
relevant higher headquarters.
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Review drafts and assist ISAF HQ staff in the development and submission of
PSR/CUR; act as the “gatekeeper” to the IORRB agenda in order to ensure
consistent standards of PSR/CUR drafts.
Assists PSR/CUR action officers within ISAF HQ IOT track the progress of
CUR through the NATO Security and Investment Programme (NSIP).
Provides subject matter expertise in the expenditure of funds authorised under
the NSIP including provision of advice to the IORRB on the NSIP funding
policy, processes and procedures.
Reviews the ISAF HQ Standard Operating Procedure 10600 on a regular
basis, including advice to the chair on any new requirement for the board
terms of reference (TOR).
Liaise with the NSIP process secretariat (principally, but not exclusively for the
CRCB and Crisis Management Resource Board (CMRB) at all relevant Higher
HQ.
Acts as the ISAF HQ administrator for the Project Implementation Tracking
Tool (PITT) software.
Provides advice to the branch-heads board members on an individual basis,
especially for those new to ISAF/NATO, as required.
Additional Duties:
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Performs the duties of an Infrastructure Staff Officer. This includes planning,
coordinating and integrating infrastructure considerations within the HQ ISAF staff
operations.
Assist CJENG Chief Infrastructure in the preparation of ISAF Facilities
Development Plan.
Participates in various meetings aimed at developing operational requirements.
The incumbent may be requested to travel to various ISAF camps throughout
Afghanistan.
The incumbent may be required to perform such other related duties as may be
directed.
PART III - QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Qualifications:
Professional / Experience:
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Experience as a staff officer/advisor in Infrastructure Management.
Management experience in project development.
Education / Training:
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Minimum Bachelors Degree from a recognised university.
HQ ISAF/ISAF Joint Command Training Event/Mission Rehearsal Training (MRT)
or Augmentee Pre-Deployment Training (IAPDT).
ADL Course (pre-requisite for MRT/IAPDT).
Security Clearance:
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Language
Mandatory Proficiency:
English: SLP 4334
The normal working language within the organisation is English for all written
and oral work.
Standard Automated Data Processing (ADP) Knowledge:
Word Processing
: Working Knowledge
Spreadsheet
: Working Knowledge
Graphic Presentation
: Working Knowledge
Database
: Basic Knowledge
Desirable Qualifications:
Professional:
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Familiarity with NATO working procedures and acronyms.
Previous experience in Crisis Response Operations.
Experienced in a variety of multi-national or international environments.
Education / Training:
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Knowledge of NATO Security Investment Programme.
Engineering or Architecture degree from a recognised university.
Member of a professional engineering or architecture association.
Language:
Desirable Proficiency:
English:
CIVILIAN POST
Personal Attributes:
The SO Infra/Resources must be a mature person who displays sound
judgement and tact. The individual must demonstrate strong team work
attributes and be fully capable of drafting and briefing in.
Managerial Responsibilities:
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Professional Contacts:
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The SO Infra/resources establishes and maintains positive working relationships
with all staff personnel involved in the PSR/CUR process.
Contribution to the Objectives:
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The role of the IORRB secretary is critical to ISAF getting additional funds in a
timely manner in order to support the mission.
Work Environment:
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Multinational, multicultural environment
Living conditions in Kabul are rudimentary and lodging is arranged most probably
on the military compound.
Working days may be long and stressful.
Remarks:
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Only applications from candidates meeting essential requirements and
possessing valid certificates/ diplomas will be taken into consideration.
If, following the interview stage, applicants are invited for futher consideration;
they will be required to be proactive in providing the pre-employment documents.
These include a full medical pack, with supporting reports and signed off by a
doctor. In addition, confirmation is required that the candidate has been
issued/can obtain a valid NATO Secret security clearance; this can take some
time and should therefore be initiated upon being selected for further
consideration.
Initial 12 month contract with possible extensions
Because of the dynamic environment, ISAF Crisis Establishment posts are under
regular review and therefore job contents, including contract duration and
contractual grade may change during the contractual period.
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