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Head, Industry Engagement Section

NATOBrussels, Belgium
Category | Grade:Professional | G-20Deadline:31 Aug 2026Job ID:261201Synced on:24 Jul 2026
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Overview

Leads NATO's defence-industry engagement agenda in Brussels. The section head implements cooperation strategy and the online industry platform, directs flagship forums and the NATO Industry Advisory Group, advises on policy, coordinates committees, manages knowledge and represents NATO with government, military and industry.

Department: Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments Division

Languages

Required: English and French, with NATO level V in one and level II in the other

Job Areas

  1. Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
  2. Strategy & Organisational Performance

Minimum Experience

6 years

Salary

EUR 9,604.83 / monthly

Responsibilities

  • Implement NATO's cooperation strategy and online engagement platform for industry
  • Direct the NATO Industry Forum and summit-level defence-industry events
  • Guide and administer the NATO Industry Advisory Group
  • Represent NATO at industry events and on industry-related topics
  • Advise on industry cooperation and coordinate related policy bodies
  • Monitor industrial developments relevant to NATO policy and capability work
  • Manage section staff through feedback, coaching and development
  • Maintain knowledge processes supporting industry decisions and initiatives

Requirements

  • University degree or equivalent qualification
  • At least six years of relevant professional experience including managerial experience
  • Experience organising and coordinating multi-stakeholder and high-level events
  • Experience drafting policy documents, background notes and speaking notes for senior management
  • NATO language level V in either English or French and level II in the other
  • Nationality of a NATO member country

Skills

Defence Industry EngagementPartnership StrategyHigh-Level Event ManagementPolicy AdvisoryIndustry RelationsCommittee CoordinationKnowledge ManagementTeam Leadership

Tools

NATO Online Industry Engagement PlatformHQ Achievement and Development System

Additional info

  • Appointment is pending budget approval
  • Three-year definite-duration contract, renewable for up to three years
  • Maximum foreseen service in the post is six years
  • Travel or work outside normal hours may be required