N10 Cultural Advisor Language Specialist

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HEADQUARTERS, ALLIED MARITIME COMMAND

Atlantic Building, Northwood Headquarters, Sandy LaneNorthwood, Middlesex, HA6 3HPUnited Kingdom

OPEN TO NATIONALS OF NATO MEMBER STATES ONLY

Post Number: OMC UXEX 0060

Job Title: Cultural Advisor/Language Specialist

NATO Grade: A2/G15

Location: Northwood, Middlesex, UK

SECURITY CLEARANCE: NATO SECRET

Basic Monthly Salary: £ 5,937.79 (tax free)

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1. Post Context/Post Summary

Allied Maritime Command is the Maritime Theatre Component Commander delivering 360-degree

maritime focused awareness and connectivity while planning and commanding the full range of

maritime operations.

The Communications Directorate provides the Commander with advice and functionality across the

full range of Information Activities and is responsible for delivering strategic effects in the cognitive

dimension that support MARCOM and higher headquarters objectives, during peace, crisis, and

conflicts.

The Information Environment Assessment (IEA) Branch conducts systematic, data-driven analysis

and assessment of the information environment to support understanding, decision-making and the

application of capability in the engagement space.

The Cultural Advisor/Language Specialist (CULAD) supports the monitoring, analysis, and

assessment of the Information Environment (IE) by providing cultural and language expertise The

CULAD is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cultural norms, behaviours, and audience dynamics

to deliver research-based analysis in support of IEA.

The incumbent's duties are:

- Collaborate internally to conduct and support the monitoring, analysis, and assessment of

the Information Environment (IE) to support decision making.

- Contribute to the identification, monitoring, and analysis of relevant Russian language media

outlets across all domains, including traditional, digital, and social media.

- Contribute to the monitoring, analysis, and assessment of the Russian language IE.

- Contribute to the identification, analysis and assessment of relevant narratives and their role

in the IE.

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- Contribute to the monitoring, analysis, assessment of the effectiveness of NATO

communications for specific Russian speaking audiences.

- Contribute to the monitoring, analysis, and assessment of the effectiveness of other actors'

information efforts, particularly disinformation or propaganda targeting NATO/MARCOM

operations.

- Contribute to audience analysis of relevant audiences in the Russian language IE.

- Contribute to behavioral analysis of relevant audiences in the Russian language IE.

- Contribute to human factors analysis and historical analysis.

- Provide research backed insights on cultural norms, variations in support of the monitoring,

analysis, and assessment of the Russian language IE.

- Provide briefs on designated aspects of the Russian language IE as required.

- Provide target language translation as required.

- Contribute to the linguistic and cultural accuracy of outgoing messages.

- Exploit analytical tools to develop relevant inputs in support of IEA.

- Perform other duties as assigned by Branch Head - IEA.

- Identify key Russian language media stakeholders (operators, owners, financers) and their

perception of NATO and its activities.

- Integrate with PsyOps planners to determine what actions will produce changes in

perceptions and attitudes of designated audiences.

- Undertake work as part of a project team or working group as directed or assigned.

- Create understanding of current events in the context of culture and history.

- Apply descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics.

- Provide support to NATO's comprehensive approach to crisis management operations.

- Perform other duties as assigned by Branch Head - IEA.

- Undertake additional duties and assume other responsibilities as directed by the Chain Of

Command.

- Submits observations in his/her area of expertise and contributes to the Lessons Learned

process.

- Internal coordination authority. Authorised to make decisions on work priorities of the

supporting staff within the organisational unit.

3. Special Requirements and Additional Duties

The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation

at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.

The employee may be required to

• to undertake TDY assignments both within and without NATO's boundaries and be willing to work

unsocial hours.

• to deploy in support of NATO Exercises.

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• to deploy in support of a core element for MARCOM.

The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment / Secure office

environment with artificial light and air (e.g., Bunker).

Normal Working Conditions apply.

The risk of injury is categorised as No risk / risk might increase when deployed.

4. Essential Qualifications

a. Professional/Experience

(1) Sociology and cultural studies

Sociology and cultural studies are the study of human beings and the way they behave in groups

and in relation to society. The study of ethnology and social anthropology are included here, likewise

the study of human and social geography.

Skill Level

Works under broad direction. Work is often self-initiated. Is fully responsible for meeting allocated

technical and/or project/supervisory objectives. Establishes milestones and has a significant role in

the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities. Influences organisation, customers, suppliers,

partners, and peers on the contribution of own specialism. Builds appropriate and effective business

relationships. Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e., results, deadlines,

and budget. Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate

to given assignments. Performs an extensive range and variety of complex technical and/or

professional work activities. Undertakes work which requires the application of fundamental

principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts. Understands the relationship between

own specialism and wider customer/organisational requirements. Advises on the available

standards, methods, tools, and applications relevant to own specialism and can make appropriate

choices from alternatives. Analyses, designs, plans, executes, and evaluates work to time, cost, and

quality targets. Assesses and evaluates risk. Communicates effectively, both formally and informally.

Demonstrates leadership. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse

objectives. Takes all requirements into account when making proposals. Takes initiative to keep

skills up to date. Mentors colleagues. Maintains an awareness of developments in the industry.

Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continuous operational improvement.

Demonstrates creativity, innovation, and ethical thinking in applying solutions for the benefit of the

customer/stakeholder.

Experience

- 2 years demonstrated experience in eastern European culture.

- 2 years' experience collecting and analysing polling and other statistical data for strategic insights

The study of the structure and composition of foreign languages. It includes the study of related

cultures, literature, and linguistics.

Skill Level

Works under broad direction. Work is often self-initiated. Is fully responsible for meeting allocated

technical and/or project/supervisory objectives. Establishes milestones and has a significant role in

the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities. Influences organisation, customers, suppliers,

partners, and peers on the contribution of own specialism. Builds appropriate and effective business

relationships. Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e., results, deadlines,

and budget. Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate

to given assignments. Performs an extensive range and variety of complex technical and/or

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professional work activities. Undertakes work which requires the application of fundamental

principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts. Understands the relationship between

own specialism and wider customer/organisational requirements. Advises on the available

standards, methods, tools, and applications relevant to own specialism and can make appropriate

choices from alternatives. Analyses, designs, plans, executes, and evaluates work to time, cost, and

quality targets. Assesses and evaluates risk. Communicates effectively, both formally and informally.

Demonstrates leadership. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse

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