Requirement: Instructor (TOPFAS)
Location: Oeiras, PORTUGAL
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Not to Exceed Rate: 75 EUR
Total Scope of the request (hours): 700
Required Start Date: 6 July 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Please do NOT apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:
- Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
- Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
- Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position
Duties & 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.
- Deputize for higher-grade staff, if required.
- The incumbent may be required to perform a similar range of duties within the organization at the same grade with or without there being any change to the contract.
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
- The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
- Experience in delivering training to adult learners and a proven ability to convey.
- Knowledge of NATO Operations Planning Process
- Experience in working with TOPFAS application (OPT, SAT, CAT).
- Qualification in one or more of the NCIA Academy TOPFAS courses: A0266 - TOPFAS System Analysis Tool (SAT); A0265 - TOPFAS Operations Planning Tool (OPT); A0267 - TOPFAS Campaign Assessment Tool (CAT); A0264 - TOPFAS System Administrator; A0285 - TOPFAS OPT Train the Trainer; A0286 - TOPFAS SAT Train the Trainer; A0288 - TOPFAS Functional Manager.
