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The State Chancellerys Competence Center for Senior Managers announces a competition for the position of Undersecretary for Defense Policy of the Ministry of Defense.
The Vice-Chancellor for Defense Policy leads the Estonian security and defense policy planning process, coordinates the analysis of Estonias security environment and cooperation with NATO, the European Union and other international security and defense organizations. The task of the Vice-Chancellor is to ensure the preparation of international agreements in the area of governance, the conclusion of cooperation agreements and the fulfillment of international obligations arising from them. The Vice-Chancellor manages the activities of the Policy Planning Department, the Department of International Cooperation, the NATO and EU Department and is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Ministry of Defenses foreign servicemen in other countries. The most important challenges in the coming years: - shaping a defense policy that supports European security; - ensuring the support of allies through their long-term presence and other measures - effective deterrence guarantee. Requirements for the candidate: - masters degree or an equivalent level of education; - at least 5 years of management experience in an organization or structural unit; - English language skills at least at C1 level; Competencies according to the competency model for senior managers in the public service (see competency model). A candidate with: - strategic management and policy-making experience, which is of critical importance in achieving goals; - very good knowledge of NATO, the European Union and other international security and defense policies is preferred about the objectives, policies and day-to-day functioning of the involved organizations; - very good knowledge of the main directions of security and defense policy and the organization of the Estonian national defense; - successful experience in creating relationship networks and experience in communicating with the public; confidential. In the application, please submit: - a motivated statement; - CV; - a copy of a certificate or diploma regarding qualifications or education; - a confirmation that there are no circumstances that would preclude employment as a civil servant; - an essay on the topic: How to ensure European security in the perspective of the next 5 years?, essay length up to 2 pages. Please submit the documents to the selection committee for senior managers no later than May 20, 2026. on the competition website at tippjuhid.riigikantselei.ee. For more information, call 693 5460 (Riigikantselei).
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