Protocol Specialist

Protocol Specialist
DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. Our clients' critical missions inspire us, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acting as focal liaison point with Local
• Developing and maintaining the VIP
• Planning, preparing, and executing all conferences, exercises, seminars, ceremonies, and VIP visits to HQ SACT.
• Personally meeting and escorting visitors and dignitaries (as required) on their arrival and accompanying them through various phases of their visits.
• Preparing and executing an effective and comprehensive DV programme. Responsible for creating schedules of events, including briefing arrangements, luncheons, ship and base tours, accommodations, transportation, and all
• Providing advice and training on matters relating to the customs and regulations governing diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette.
• Supporting the execution of numerous National Day Flag Raising Ceremonies, including coordination of Marine Corps and Band support, guests of honour, gifts, and various other details.
• Maintaining alphabetical biography books of NATO officials and all
• Serve as SME on all matters regarding protocol planning software applications inside the Protocol Branch and for events in support of HQ SACT mission requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:

• Experience in an international military or governmental agency protocol
• Experience on major joint or international military staff that includes planning of high-level events such as: Conferences, Exercises, Seminars, Ceremonies and high-level visits (Preferably within NATO).
• Familiarity with NATO Protocol
• Excellent organizational and communication
• Experience in managing complex
• Experience in Management of electronic registration using
• Experience in Management of protocol software e. SocialTables.
• Experience in Management of electronic seating plan drawing toolse.
• Experience on Database managing tools (Microsoft Access).
• College degree or similar national academic qualification is required. 5 years of equivalent military or professional experience in a protocol or similar environment can be used as a substitute(s) for a university degree.
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and resourcefully on several tasks at one time with minimum supervision.
• Present a mature, professional appearance; interact well with others in an International
• Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, project management, and graphics software.
• Protocol Officer Course or equivalent formal
• Portfolio, Programme and Project management (P3) course is
• Previous experience working with Flag/General Officers or equivalent is
• Foreign Language proficiency, particularly French is
• Fluent in English (written and Oral).
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours to include weekends and evenings, often on short notice.
• Attendance at the NATO Protocol Course, NATO School of Oberammergau is mandatory in the first six months. Tuition and travel shall be provided and therefore not included in the bid price
• Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• External of NATO Protocol Course Certificate

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.
DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.
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