Head of Host Nation Support

Head of Host Nation Support (HNS) Bern | 80-100% This is your contribution To further develop the Host Nation Support (HNS) specialist area of the army within the Logistics specialist area (FGG 4) in the Kdo Op staff, as well as to develop corresponding specifications and orders at the operational level and ensure their implementation To plan and lead the HNS area in the operational environment and to develop specifications within the framework of action planning and leadership for current and future missions To participate in action planning groups (APG) of the Kdo Op as well as in external working groups and project teams and to represent your own area of responsibility professionally To develop case studies, preliminary planning and concepts in the area of HNS, taking into account the relevant interfaces to partner organizations (BAV, ASTRA, BABS, BAZG) What makes you unique University / university of applied sciences degree (Bachelor) or higher technical / business administration training with two to three years of function-relevant experience Military training as a staff officer at the level of a large unit, preferably with experience at the operational level, as well as good knowledge regarding military logistics processes Analytical and networked thinking as well as strong conceptual skills; communicative, team-oriented and proficient in negotiation High leadership, organizational and social competence, assertiveness, resilience and personal responsibility Good active knowledge of at least one second official language as well as very good English skills and passive knowledge of a third official language In a nutshell You ensure that Switzerland, as the host nation, guarantees logistical and planning support for foreign armed forces in the context of exercises and missions. In doing so, you contribute directly to the operational readiness of the army and to multinational cooperation in the operational environment. You combine operational planning, conceptual development and coordination with civilian and military partners into a central contribution to military capability. What we offer Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the well-being of the population. Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives. Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. All benefits Your commitment to security and freedom The Operations Command (Kdo Op) is responsible for all military operations and missions of the army. Kdo Op includes, among others, the Air Force, the Army, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence center, the Special Forces Command as well as the Military Police. Around 40 % of the approx. 2'500 employees are civilian employees – from engineers to aircraft mechanics to analysts. The army employs over 9'000 employees in four military and around 200 civilian professions – and this at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. Provision is also made for young talent: The army trains apprentices in over 30 professions. Additional information Employment with the army makes sense and brings many advantages. Convince yourself at . Questions about the position Dambach Chief Logistics (J4) / Deputy DCOS Support jpid22d4aa2jm jit0833jm jiy26jm