Who we are:

For more than 75 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCI Agency, a team of 3,300 civilian and military staff in 30 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.

Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCI Agency, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.

About the job:

Based in The Hague, Netherlands the newly created post of Data Management Analyst will join the Chief Information Office (CIO) within the Information Knowledge and Data Management (IKDM) Branch. IKDM lead the development, maintenance and governance of the information, knowledge and data management efforts within the Agency, including implementing the Agency’s Data Management system. This includes full alignment of all Agency related strategies, plans, policies, processes and programmes with the NATO Information Management Authority (NIMA), as required. CIO/IKDM delivers several pivotal information and knowledge sharing tools that foster an environment of responsibly and securely sharing information.

The Data Management Analyst will be responsible for developing, implementing, operating and improving the Agency’s Data Management system; including but not limited to data architecture, data modelling and design; data storage and operations; data security and protection; data integration and interoperability; document and content management; reference and master data; data warehousing and business intelligence; metadata; data quality. Under the direction of the Head Information, Knowledge and Data Management, the responsibilities will also include:

· Documentation: Engages with documenting data sets, processing purposes, and means of processing.

· Data Management and Protection: Leads data management and protection activities, and ensures compliance with personal data protection rules.

· Training and Awareness: Ensures staff managing data are appropriately trained and maintains agency awareness.

· Ethics and Compliance: Applies ethical principles in handling data, focusing on personal or sensitive data.

For the full job description of responsibilities you can review here on the NCIA careers site

About you:

You possess the ability to lead, inspire, and effectively engage a diverse and multidisciplinary team with tact, sound judgment, and adaptability. Additionally, your strong awareness, motivational skills, and attentive listening contribute to your capabilities which include:

· Data Architect qualification and experience;

· Experience in the management of large scale Data Protection efforts;

· Experience and knowledge in development of data artefacts, including dashboards, plans, status reports, briefs, etc.;

· Experience and knowledge in briefing senior stakeholders on Data Management, Architecture, Protection and Quality;

· Recognized track record in assessing risk and negotiating with stakeholders, including understanding their needs, problems and requests, and proposing constructive ways ahead;

· Proven ability to communicate effectively in English both in writing and orally with excellent briefing skills to different types of audiences, including authoring high-quality reports and providing briefings to senior stakeholders.

Desirable Experience and Education:

· Education at the Masters Level or extensive relevant professional experience, would be advantageous;

· Experience in NATO or international organization’s Data Governance or Protection work;

· Experience in ICT security and Data Protection;

· Certification in Risk Management is highly desirable; (Management of Risk -MoR\- or similar)

What we offer:

· Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history

· Initial 3 year contract with competitive tax-free monthly salary of 7,163 EUR and household and children’s allowances

· Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave

· Excellent private health insurance scheme

· Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays

· NATO Pension Scheme

· Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more

To learn more about NCI Agency and our work, please visit our website.

The NCI Agency prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability.

Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCI Agency career site.

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