Finance chief of unit – Southern Operational Centre - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (Italy)
About this position
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**Post No FF200/ Ref. No 2026_00368**
**JOB DESCRIPTION- (See link to the full job description in the right blue box)**
* A Bachelor’s level qualification from a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 5 years' post-related experience. * Very good analytical, writing, communication skills and the ability to conduct complex operational, compliance and performance assessments. * Ability to facilitate/present persuasively to gain buy-in and effective negotiations skills to achieve desired outcomes including business growth. * Ability to multi-task, manage time and work effectively under pressure while producing high-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.
**WHAT DO WE OFFER?**
* Multicultural environment * Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free…
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Key responsibilities
According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:
- Conduct complex operational, compliance and performance assessments
- Facilitate and present persuasively to gain buy-in
- Conduct effective negotiations to achieve desired outcomes including business growth
- Develop resourceful and effective solutions to problems
- Develop and lead diverse, inclusive and high performing teams
- Track metrics to measure performance improvements
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
- Experience: 5 years' post-related experience
- Key skills: Analytical skills, Writing skills, Communication skills, Multi-tasking, Time management, Working under pressure, Problem-solving, Inclusive leadership, Team performance management
- Eligibility: Nationals from all Member States; security clearance required; if currently holding military or administration post, must decide whether to retire, resign, or apply for special leave from national authorities
Selection process
The notice describes the following selection steps:
- Screening process
- Preliminary interview (approximately six weeks after application closing date)
Contract and working arrangements
Contract duration: Initial three year contract.
Working arrangements: Multicultural environment with excellent work/life balance.
Hiring unit: Southern Operational Centre.
Position details
- Reference
- FF200
- Directorate-General
- FF
- Last Verified
- 24 July 2026
Position overview
This is the official EU Careers listing for Finance chief of unit – Southern Operational Centre at NSPA based in Italy. The vacancy reference is FF200. It is hosted by FF, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area.
Post No FF200/ Ref. No 2026_00368
JOB DESCRIPTION- (See link to the full job description in the right blue box)
* A Bachelor’s level qualification from a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 5 years' post-related experience. * Very good analytical, writing, communication skills and the ability to conduct complex operational, compliance and performance assessments. * Ability to facilitate/present persuasively to gain buy-in and effective negotiations skills to achieve desired outcomes including business growth. * Ability to multi-task, manage time and work effectively under pressure while producing high-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.
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 7 246.22, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external)should refer to the [FAQs](https://www.nspa.nato.int/join-us/faq) before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completedperformancereport.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 29 July 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 16 July 2026, 10 days ago.
The application deadline is 12 August 2026, 16 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 24 July 2026 (2 days ago).
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 Italy see our Italy location page.
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