1. The established positions at NAMSA are for International Civilian Personnel

International Civilian Personnel is recruited from among the nationals of members of the Alliance filling international positions that appear on the approved establishment of a NATO body (e.g. NAMSA). Besides, NAMSA also hires seconded staff which is defined as International civilian staff recruited with the concurrence of the national authorities concerned. The category structure of International Civilian Personnel can be found here below:

Category A Positions

Category A positions require a university degree or equivalent level education, several years' relevant professional experience and a good knowledge of the two official NATO languages (English and French). In accordance with NAMSA recruitment procedures, selected candidates must be endorsed by their national authorities. Candidates invited for an interview will receive more specific information at the appropriate time.

Category L Positions

Category L positions cover the positions held by linguistic personnel (heads of section, revisers, interpreters, translators and trainee interpreters and translators).

Category B Positions

Category B positions comprise:

• technical and administrative positions and
• secretarial or clerical staff.

Recruitment is based on consideration of the educational qualifications, good knowledge of one of the two official NATO languages and professional experience relevant to NAMSA.

Category C Positions

Category C positions cover the positions held by ancillary, operative, mechanical, manual or custodial personnel. These positions require a certificate or diploma attesting to the skills required for the position together with several years’ professional experience and a good general education.

2. The non-established, intermittent positions at NAMSA are for the following categories of personnel:

2.1 Consultants

NAMSA may also call on the services of consultants. Consultants are recognized experts or specialists engaged to serve in an advisory or technical capacity and do not hold established positions at NAMSA.

2.2 Temporary Personnel

Temporary personnel may be engaged when necessary to replace members of staff who are absent or temporarily to undertake tasks in excess of the capacity of the establishment approved for NAMSA.

For further information please contact: hr@namsa.nato.int

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