Military Movement:

• Activities that involve the planning, routing, scheduling and control of personnel and cargo movements over lines of communication;
• Involves the whole spectrum of infrastructure, organizations, facilities and equipment that is necessary for the deployment, sustainment and re-deployment of NATO forces during the execution of a mission;
• Requires the supporting capabilities of mobility, transportation, infrastructure, movement control, and support functions. There are three types of transportation modes: airlift, sealift and inland surface transport (IST);
• Works under general direction. Uses discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and assignments;
• Usually receives specific instructions and has work reviewed at frequent milestones. Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level,
• Interacts with and influences colleagues. Has working level contact with customers, suppliers and partners;
• Performs a range of work, sometimes complex and non-routine, in a variety of environments;
• Applies methodical approach to issue definition and resolution;
• Demonstrates an analytical and systematic approach to issue resolution;
• Takes the initiative in identifying and negotiating appropriate personal development opportunities;
• Demonstrates effective communication skills. Contributes fully to the work of teams. Plans, schedules and monitors own work (and that of others where applicable) competently within limited deadlines and according to relevant legislation, standards and procedures;
• Appreciates the wider business context, and how own role relates to other roles and to the business of the employer or client;
• The incumbent must possess the technical knowledge, skills, experience and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the post;
• Must have previous experience in branch/operations staff with knowledge of transportation movement planning.

Ground Logistics:

• Activities that provide the transportation capabilities necessary for the movement of units, personnel, equipment and supplies in peace and war. Manage all facets of transportation related to the planning, operation, coordination and evaluation of all methods of transportation including multi-modal systems;
• Works under general direction. Uses discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and assignments;
• Usually receives specific instructions and has work reviewed at frequent milestones;
• Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level;
• Interacts with and influences colleagues. Has working level contact with customers, suppliers and partners;
• Performs a range of work, sometimes complex and non-routine, in a variety of environments;
• Applies methodical approach to issue definition and resolution;
• Demonstrates an analytical and systematic approach to issue resolution. Takes the initiative in identifying and negotiating appropriate personal development opportunities,
• Demonstrates effective communication skills;
• Contributes fully to the work of teams. Plans, schedules and monitors own work (and that of others where applicable) competently within limited deadlines and according to relevant legislation, standards and procedures;
• Appreciates the wider business context, and how own role relates to other roles and to the business of the employer or client;
• Higher University education (at least bachelor degree) in Logistics and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 3 years post-related experience, or Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post-related experience.

Qualifications:

• Course LOGFAS A0223 Movement execution and coordination or the equivalent EVE users Course;
• Course LOGFAS A0224 LOGFAS strategic deployment and movement planning or ADAMS Basic Course;
• Course LOGFAS A0254 Fundamentals and data operator or LOGFAS M&T fundamental course.

Desirable:

• Experience in NATO working environment or other international organizations;
• Course LOGFAS A0252 movement execution and coordination manager;
• Course LOGFAS A0225 operational movement planning;
• Light Vehicle Driving License.