Principal Learning Advisor Oeiras

Principal Learning Advisor
Oeiras
Oeiras, Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO
- wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high
- engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categories: NATO International Civilians (NIC), Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC). The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyse and translate training needs and requirements into effective learning opportunities;
• Support the design, development and delivery of training programmes focused on the Agency's core priorities.
• Plan, manage and implement a comprehensive learning portfolio, including Technical, Soft Skills and Corporate training activities related to Agency processes, services and capabilities.
• Develop statements of work, liaise with external training suppliers to request quotes, create purchase requisitions, process invoices and manage the entire training coordination process for each assigned training service and/or portfolio.
• Coordinate the procurement and establishment of digital learning subscriptions services, including assigning subscriptions to internal staff.
• Serve as the focal point for specialized learning offerings with various training providers such as NATO School Oberammergau, NCI Academy, SANS and other commercial or
  -
  - profit providers. Facilitate staff nominations, coordinate participation and enrolment of participants to such courses.
• Plan and organize learning events at the NCI Academy related to the Academy Induction Programme, and other
  - hoc training/learning events.
• Facilitate and provide logistical support to training initiatives such as Team Development, Team Coaching, seminars, conferences, communities of practice and "TED Talks" style events.
• Advise and support to staff in learning activities and personal and professional development.
• Collect and analyse feedback from instructors and participants after each training session. Evaluate and make recommendations on training material and methodology.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), training coordinators and key stakeholders to ensure the relevance and quality of learning initiatives.
• Administer course iterations, seats and training requests on the Training Management System (TMS).
• Maintain data and ensure accuracy of training records and information on learning opportunities at the Agency.
• Monitor the execution of training and travel budgets.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience in managing learning/training and professional development activities for a large organization;
• Experience in facilitating team building;
• Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate);
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, Power
  Point, Share
  Point;
• Ability to exercise judgment of priorities, organizing multiple tasks with high priorities and working with minimal direction;
• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to take initiative and a flexible approach allowing the incumbent to respond reliably and competently to changing requirements in a demanding environment;
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the Agency and customer organizations.

Education

• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years
  - related experience or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years
  - related experience;

Working Location

• Oeiras, Portugal

Working Policy

• On-Site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required.

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance.