Chief of Section Transportation Branch Representative - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (Luxembourg)

About this position

The summary below is published by NATO Support and Procurement Agency on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Manage logistics operations and contract management
• Coordinate with stakeholders
• Manage cross-functional transport-related projects within international defense environment
• Monitor contractor performance
• Conduct risk assessment
• Optimize processes
• Write clear and precise procedures and instructions
• Facilitate and present persuasively

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Bachelor's level qualification from a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline, or alternatively at least 10 years' extensive and progressive experience in duties related to the function of the post
• Experience: 3 years' post-related experience; or alternatively at least 10 years' extensive and progressive experience in duties related to the function of the post. Strong experience in logistics operations, contract management, and stakeholder coordination. Proven ability to manage cross-functional transport-related projects within an international defense environment. Experience in contractor performance…
• Key skills: Ability to write clear and precise procedures and instructions, Ability to facilitate/present persuasively, Ability to negotiate effectively, Ability to manage time and work effectively under pressure, Ability to develop resourceful and effective solutions to problems, Demonstrated ability to create and develop diverse, inclusive and high performing teams, Inclusive leadership principles and practice
• Eligibility: Nationals from all Member States. Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority. Security clearance required.

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Screening process
• Interviews (expected approximately six weeks after application closing date)

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Initial three year contract.

Hiring unit: NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency), Transportation Branch.

Position details

Reference

LS168

Directorate-General

LS-TU

Last Verified

27 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Chief of Section Transportation Branch Representative at NSPA based in Luxembourg. The vacancy reference is LS168. It is hosted by LS-TU, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area.

Post No 2025_00182/ Ref. No LS168

JOB DESCRIPTION (See link to the full job description in the blue box)

- A Bachelor’s level qualification from a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years' post-related experience. Alternatively, the lack of a Bachelor’s level qualification may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to the Agency, and include at least 10 years' extensive and progressive experience in duties related to the function of the post. - Ability to write clear and precise procedures and instructions. - Ability to facilitate/present persuasively and negotiate effectively to achieve desired outcomes. - Ability to manage time and work effectively under pressure while producing quality products under short notice deadlines. - Ability to develop resourceful and effective solutions to problems (including personnel), focus on team performance goals and track metrics to measure performance improvements. - Demonstrated ability and experience in creating and developing diverse, inclusive and high performing teams through the application of inclusive leadership principles and practice. - Strong experience in logistics operations, contract management, and stakeholder coordination. - Proven ability to manage cross-functional transport-related projects within an international defense environment. - Experience in contractor performance monitoring, risk assessment, and process optimization.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

- Multicultural environment - Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation) - Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave - Excellent health coverage - Great work/life balance - Generous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidays - Pension Scheme

POST DETAILS

- Basic monthly salary:EUR 9 674.26, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions.

HOW TO APPLY?

All candidates (internal and external)should refer to the FAQs before applying.

NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completedperformancereport.

NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 8th September 2026.

Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.

All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.

Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date.The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.

Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.

The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.

NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:

Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 25 August 2026, 3 days ago.

The application deadline is 21 September 2026, 24 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 27 August 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at NSPA see the NSPA institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Luxembourg see our Luxembourg location page.

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