Strategic Adviser on Cyber Security EU Moldova NORDEM

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• To provide strategic advice, operational support and assistance to the relevant Moldovan partners to strengthen their strategic and operational cyber security abilities, as well as their resiliency and capacity to respond to malicious cyber activities and provide conceptual assistance in the transformation of the Moldovan cyber security landscape; 
• To facilitate support and liaison of Member States and like-minded state institutions to prevent, detect and counter hybrid threats and cyber-attacks in line with EU and international security standards; 
• According to operational needs, liaison with international bodies and EU institutions, bodies and agencies
• To identify and advise the relevant Moldovan partners on taking the appropriate and proportionate strategic organisational measures to continuously prevent, discourage, deter and respond to malicious cyber activities 
• To identify and advise the relevant Moldovan partners on the capacity and training opportunities on cyber security, particularly relating to legislation, policy and structural design; 
• To evaluate the capabilities of the structures responsible for cyber security; 
• To support the relevant Moldovan partners in identifying the appropriate equipment and infrastructure needed to strengthen cyber security capabilities; 
• To manage, lead and facilitate projects and interventions on cyber security; 
• To advise, support and facilitate the relevant Moldovan partners in implementing externally funded projects/initiatives in his/her field of expertise; 
• To assist in the implementation of training activities on cyber security; 
• To provide analysis and recommendations to the local counterpart in the area of responsibility.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:  

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the second cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Master's Degree OR equivalent and attested police or/and military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; 
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements. Essential Knowledge, 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Proven knowledge of cyber security at strategic level, including relevant experience on strategic and operational levels gained in a governmental agency or equivalent; 
• Good knowledge of cyber security architecture requirements, EU good cyber practices, and technical solutions; 
• Knowledge of technical solutions to protect systems, networks and programs from digital attacks;
• Experience on international security standards e.g. NIST Cyber Security Framework, ISO27000 series, CIS Security Controls or similar; 
• Ability to mentor and motivate local national counterparts; 
• Experience of designing and provision of trainings. 

Desirable Qualifications and Experience: 

• Mission experience, e.g., CSDP, UN, OSCE etc. 
• Experience in developing strategies, policies and/or operational plans on cyber security; 
• International recognised certification(s), e.g. ISACA: CISM, CRISC, CISA or ISC2: CISSP, CCSP or similar;
• Experience in coordination and information sharing between governmental agencies and services nationally and internationally; 
• Cyber Security Authority experience (operationally as well as conceptually). 

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of Russia’s hybrid strategies; 
• Knowledge of EU policy framework for enhancing for cybersecurity; 
• Knowledge of current practices in the field of inter-service cooperation; 
• Knowledge of Romanian or/and Russian language.

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