Temporary Staff (DIANA)

NATO • Halifax, NS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) is NATO’s newest body, bringing together innovators and operational end users from across the Alliance to foster a transatlantic ecosystem supporting dual-use ground-breaking innovation in deep technologies. DIANA is an independent NATO body comprised of an Allied Board of Directors and an executive management team - the DIANA Executive (DX). Operating out of regional offices in Europe and in North America, the DX will conduct DIANA’s mission: accelerating deep tech, dual-use solutions to critical transatlantic challenges in defence and security. The DX will use Challenge Programmes in line with a published Strategic Direction, as the primary vehicle to accomplish this mission. DIANA is a dynamic, agile and hybrid workplace, which strives for innovation, diversity, and excellence. In order to achieve these aims, DIANA is committed to providing our people with an environment that is positive, inclusive, and collaborative. DIANA is looking for applicants to fill temporary positions that arise occasionally within the DIANA Executive in London, UK; DIANA Regional Hub in Tallinn, Estonia or DIANA Regional Office for North America, in Halifax, Canada. Candidates should be nationals of a NATO member state with expertise in areas such as innovation, project management, contracting and procurement, human resources, project management, IT, finance, legal affairs, secretarial and administrative support or similar fields. Due to the nature and urgency of the temporary positions, candidates must be available for temporary employment on short notice, implying possession of valid NATO security clearance or the possibility to reactivate it swiftly.

Requirements

• National of a NATO member state.
• Expertise in areas such as innovation, project management, contracting and procurement, human resources, project management, IT, finance, legal affairs, secretarial and administrative support or similar fields.
• Available for temporary employment on short notice.
• In possession of valid NATO security clearance or have been in possession of such a clearance with the possibility to reactivate it swiftly.
• Experience in one of the following areas: Administrative Support; Human Resources; Policy Development & Strategic Engagement; Project Management; Contracting & Procurement; Legal Affairs, International Law; Data Analysis; IT; Security and Counter-Intelligence; Finance; Website & Graphic Design.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Demonstrate adaptability, accountability and initiative.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and organisational excellence.
• Demonstrate professional integrity and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate commitment to DIANA’s mission.
• Attach an updated CV and relevant certifications to your application.

Responsibilities

• Conducting DIANA’s mission: accelerating deep tech, dual-use solutions to critical transatlantic challenges in defence and security.
• Utilizing Challenge Programmes as the primary vehicle to accomplish the mission.

Benefits

• Excellent private health insurance scheme.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more.
• Pension contributions by the Organization (12.25% of basic salary).
• Medical and accident benefits (death and invalidity) provided under the NATO Group insurance contract.
• Paid leave of 2.5 days per month worked.
• Dependent child allowance (for eligible staff).
• Coverage for dependent children for medical benefits (for eligible staff).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed