Staff Assistant (Protocol Operations Coordination)

Post Context

Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF) provides a resilient, static Joint headquarters to plan, prepare and conduct operations across all domains in peacetime, crisis and conflict, in order to support NATO’s three core tasks, at the Joint Operational level, as directed by SACEUR.

The Management Directorate is responsible for the integration, coordination and implementation of services and activities to support, facilitate and contribute to the full JFCNF mission spectrum. The Directorate advises and assists the COS on the implementation of policy and related issues.

The Protocol Branch is responsible for the management and execution of international protocol, VIP visits to the JFCNF CG, group visits with pan HQ activities, and conferences, ceremonial and other CG functions. It liaises with counterparts as required for inbound and outbound visits.

The incumbent coordinates protocol related visits and conference room support services.

Principal Duties:

a. Assists in all protocol tasks during planning, preparation and execution.
b. Develops and maintains a Command Group Database which includes key military, political and social contact information and visitor lists
with correct name/title/address/contact information for official functions.
c. Deals with security related issues in regards of visitor's lists in house and deployed, keeps track of VIP badges from HQ Security.
d. Escorts visitors on requ