Deadline Date: Monday 5 May 2025Requirement Title: Instructor (TOPFAS)Location: Oeiras, PortugalFull time on-site: YesTotal Scope of the request (hours): 900Required Start Date: 16 June 2025End Contract Date: 31 December 2025Required Security Clearance: NATO SecretDuties and Role Prepare, maintain and deliver theoretical and practical training on all TOPFAS applications, including interoperability training, at NCI Academy or at customers' location in mobile training teams.
Support the TOPFAS Section Head in planning and coordination of TOPFAS iterations and ensure business continuity for the TOPFAS Section.
Support other courses with TOPFAS related lessons, if required.
Prepare the training environment, including coordinating the preparation for trainings at customers' location.
Develop and apply suitable training delivery methods for classroom, remote, online and blended learning.
Produce the required visual, audio-visual or multimedia aids including teaching notes and handouts.
Apply Academy Quality Assurance Policies.
Contribute to Course Control Documentation in accordance with SAT procedures.
Participate in relevant training events (courses, seminars, conferences) to maintain the required level of competence and knowledge.
Engage, advise and contribute towards Training Needs Analysis for future TOPFAS Systems and Services.
Instructors, during times of low delivery throughput/course development work, will support other organisations entities in the Agency with their subject matter expertise.
This will be carefully managed by the section and/or branch head and funded by the receiving organisational entity.
Deputize for higher-grade staff, if required.
The incumbent may be required to perform a similar range of duties within the organisation at the same grade with or without there being any change to the contract.
Requirements NATO SECRET security clearance A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience.
At least 2 years professional experience in delivering training to adult learners and a proven ability to convey.
Advanced knowledge of word processing and graphics presentation tools.
Working knowledge of spreadsheets, e-mail Clients and Web Browsers.
Knowledge of modern education technologies (e.g.
electronic whiteboards, training videos), including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and authoring tools.
Professional knowledge of the current NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Directive (COPD).
Recent professional experience in working with TOPFAS.
Qualification in some of the TOPFAS applications: TOPFAS System Analysis Tool (SAT).
TOPFAS Operations Planning Tool (OPT).
TOPFAS Campaign Assessment Tool (CAT).
Qualified TOPFAS Trainer for OPT or SAT or CAT (NCIA Course 0285, 0286, 0287).
Qualified TOPFAS Functional Manager (NCIA Course 0288).
Experience and knowledge of the Basic Data requirements of TOPFAS and how these are the implementation of NATO Operations Planning Doctrine and Policy.
Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organisation including ACO and ACT.