ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT BRANCH

The Administration and Support Branch plays a crucial role performing and facilitating the execution of administrative activities and procedures for the operation of the C -IED CoE.

They provide assistance in human resources, security and information flow.

 The Branch is divided into three sections:

• - Financial Control.
• - Administration Support.
• - CIS team.

 4.2.1. Financial Control

They provide support in financial planning, billing and record keeping, as well as managing the financial resources assigned to the C-IED CoE according to its MoU.

4.2.2. Administrative Support

They make sure all national and foreign personnel benefit from the rights granted to the C-IED CoE through the implementation of SOFA (NATO Status Of Forces Agreement).

This section is responsible for the Centre’s equipment and supplies, travel arrangements and messaging between the Centre and national and international organizations, such as the Spanish Joint Staff, the European Union and NATO.

All administrative and functional aspects of the CoE Lodging “Almirante González-Huix Fernández” are also taken care of by this section.

4.2.3. CIS Team

They are responsible for managing and providing support for all CIS systems at the Centre.

They bring personnel, processes and technology together, making sure all needs related to courses, meetings and conferences are technically met.

They are constantly innovating to create solutions for the different challenges the Centre faces, including cyber security and classified information.

They are responsible for planning, managing, updating and supporting the use of the CIS services and systems assigned to the CoE as an International Military Organization.