Host Nation Support (HNS) Manager

Bern | 80-100% Your contribution • Further develop the army's Host Nation Support (HNS) specialist sector within the logistics specialist sector (AFC 4) within the Cdo Op staff, develop the relevant criteria and orders at the operational level and ensure their implementation • Plan and direct the HNS sector in the operational field and develop the criteria regarding planning and conduct of action for current and future deployments • Collaborate within the action planning groups (GPA) of the Cdo Op as well as external working groups and project teams and represent your area of competence from a technical point of view • Develop case studies, preliminary planning and concepts in the HNS field taking into consideration the relevant interfaces with partner organizations (UFT, USTRA, UFPP, UDSC) <br /> What distinguishes you • University degree or university of applied sciences degree (bachelor) or higher technical / business-economic education with 2-3 years of relevant experience for the function • Military training as a senior officer at the Large Unit level, preferably with experience on the operational level as well as good knowledge of military logistics processes • Ability to think analytically and interdisciplinarily as well as strong conceptual skills; communication and negotiation skills and team spirit • High level of leadership, organizational and social competence, ability to assert oneself, resistance to stress and individual responsibility • Good active knowledge of at least one second official language, excellent knowledge of English and passive knowledge of the third official language <br /> In summary You will ensure that Switzerland, as the host country, guarantees logistical and organizational support to foreign armed forces in the context of exercises and deployments. In this way, you will contribute directly to the operational readiness of the Swiss Army and to multinational cooperation in an operational context. You will combine operational planning, conceptual development and coordination with civilian and military partners, thus providing a central contribution to military operational capability. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population. • Experiencing diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to contemplate different points of view. • Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our female and male employees on the topic of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> Your commitment to security and freedom The Operations Command (Cdo Op) is responsible for all operations and all military deployments of the Swiss Army. This includes, among others, the Air Force, the Land Forces, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence center, the special forces command and the military police. Approximately 40 percent of the nearly 2500 employees are civilians: from engineers to aircraft mechanics to analysts. The Swiss Army employs over 9000 employees within the framework of four military professions and approximately 200 civilian professions, in 110 locations throughout the national territory. Furthermore, it provides for new recruits, training apprentices in over 30 professions. Complementary information Choosing a job with the Swiss Army is worthwhile and offers numerous advantages. More information at esercito.ch/vantaggi (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/it/vantaggi). Questions about the workplace Andreas Dambach Head of Logistics (J4) / deputy DCOS Supp +41 58 48 89266