1) Required Human Skills

·         Strong leadership abilities in network management, stakeholder coordination, and change management;

·         Excellent writing and summarizing skills;

·         Outstanding communication skills with high-level authorities, industrial partners, and international stakeholders;

·         Excellent command of professional English, both written and spoken.

2) Desired Profile(s) for the Proposed Position(s)

·         A minimum of five years of higher education (engineering school, scientific university, or political science with a specialization in defense and/or innovation);

·         Proven professional experience (at least 8 years) in a ministry, public agency, defense industry, or strategic consultancy;

·         Solid knowledge of a European  Union defense ecosystem and the European Union defence related bodies/committees;

·         Excellent understanding of the defense industrial landscapeIn-depth knowledge of  European industrial and defense policies.

·         Experience in development of innovative strategies to support growth and competitive advantage of SMEs

·         Proven capability in all aspects of strategy and implementation at scale and tight schedule

·         Experience in research & innovation in the defence and /or other similar sector

·         Experience in at least 2 National or International Strategy projects in the field of Defence of at least similar size that have been successfully delivered in the last 10 years

3) Experts’ Professional Skills and Competencies

• Participated with an active role in at least three (3) strategy formations for major global institutions of at least similar size that have been successfully delivered in the last 10 years;

·         Experience with, or strong knowledge of, international organizations operating at the security-defense interface, particularly the EU and NATO;

·         Familiarity with  EU and international export control regulations, including dual-use goods;

·         Capacity for strategic analysis of technological and geopolitical issues;

·         Prior professional experience in, or solid knowledge of, the relevant geographical area would be a significant asset;

·         Expertise in industrial policy, foreign investment regulations, and strategic autonomy;

·         Strong understanding of defense programs and procurement cycles;

·         Experience in implementation of regional and/or EU-funded projects,

·         Experience in strategies in defence and/or Global Expansion

·         Experience in advancing governmental and defense-related policies between all stakeholders

·         Proven capability in all aspects of strategy and implementation at scale and tight schedule

·         Experience in Policy & procedure planning and development