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Officer, Defence Policy

NATOBrussels, Belgium
Category | Grade:Professional | G-20Deadline:23 Aug 2026Job ID:261198Synced on:23 Jul 2026
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Overview

Develops NATO defence capability and production policy with a particular focus on cooperation with Ukraine, producing evidence-based advice, leading the NATO–Ukraine technical-cooperation work plan, coordinating Allies and industry, representing the Alliance and supporting section leadership.

Department: Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments Division

Languages

Required: English, French

Job Areas

  1. Policy & International Affairs
  2. Peace, Security & Political Affairs

Minimum Experience

6 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Draft defence capability, production and delivery policies and briefings
  • Lead NATO–Ukraine defence technical-cooperation planning
  • Analyse partnership implications and advise NATO leadership
  • Coordinate Allies, partners, military authorities and industry
  • Represent NATO at conferences and senior engagements

Requirements

  • University degree or equivalent relevant qualification
  • Six years of defence policy, planning or capability-development experience
  • Policy-drafting experience and strong analytical judgement
  • Advanced English or French and beginner proficiency in the other
  • Nationality of a NATO member country

Skills

Defence policy analysisPolicy draftingPolitical judgementMultinational coordinationExecutive briefing

Additional info

Not available