Officer, Women, Peace and Security

☞ NATO - OTAN

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Giorno di aggiornamento: 26-11-2025

Località: Brussels Brussels Capital

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1. SUMMARY

The Human Security Unit, established in 2019, located in the Office of the Secretary General, serves as the focal point for NATO’s work on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) as well as the cross-cutting topics under the umbrella of Human Security, including Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), Protection of Civilians (POC), Cultural Property Protection (CPP), Trafficking in Human Beings (THB), and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV).

The NATO Special Representative on Women, Peace and Security provides guidance and oversight on the implementation of NATO’s WPS agenda as well as the Alliance’s work on Human Security. The Special Representative and team support the Secretary General and the Alliance by facilitating coordination and integration of gender perspectives into NATO’s policies and activities to advance the implementation of the NATO/EAPC Policy and Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security as well as in supporting NATO’s Human Security approach.

The incumbent will play a key role in advancing the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

The Officer will: (1) Support the oversight and implementation of the NATO/EAPC Policy and Action Plan on WPS; (2); Provide support to NATO civilian and military staff on the integration of WPS into their work; (3) Conduct research and monitor trends related to WPS and manage related projects, as needed; (4) Prepare background notes, talking points, and other written content and participate in relevant meetings and conferences; (5) engage with internal and external stakeholders in support of NATO’s work on WPS and assist in raising awareness, mobilizing commitment and facilitating practical collaboration.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL
The incumbent must:

• hold a first level university degree from an institute of recognised standing or equivalent qualification;
  • have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in working on foreign/security/defence affairs;
  • possess a good understanding of the WPS agenda and its implementation;
  • be familiar with NATO political and military processes and priorities;
  • possess excellent drafting and editing skills;
  • possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other;
  • be prepared to travel when required.

DESIRABLE
The following would be considered an advantage:

• demonstrate experience implementing the WPS agenda within an organizational setting;
  • be familiar with the network of actors outside NATO with expertise on WPS, including International Organisations, civil society, and academia.


3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Expertise Development
Provide advice and support to NATO offices, as well as military commands, on their work to implement the WPS agenda. This may include research and consultations to better understand how to integrate gender perspectives into NATO’s work on deterrence and defence, resilience, and strategic communications, among others.

Representation of the Organization
Represent, as appropriate, the Alliance at conferences, workshops, and other activities connected to WPS.

Policy Development
Contribute to policy development through supporting the implementation and monitoring of existing policies and action plans related to WPS. In addition to the NATO/EAPC Policy and Action Plan on WPS and the NATO policy on Preventing and Responding to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, this may include support to NATO’s continued efforts to integrate gender perspectives into areas like counter-terrorism and the impacts of climate change on security.

Stakeholder Management
Support the development and maintenance of a strong network of contacts on WPS for the Human Security Unit. This may include engagement with civil society, academia, and experts from national and international organisations, among others.

Information Management
Support the timely sharing of information within the Unit.

Knowledge Management
Follow the development of relevant issues within NATO as well as external trends in WPS. Contribute to the preparation of briefing packages and speaking notes on WPS for senior leadership.

Project Management
Contribute to the management of special projects within the Unit. This may include working with a range of stakeholders including external contractors.

Perform any other related duty as assigned.

4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS

The incumbent will report to the Special Representative through the Head of Unit and will work closely with NATO International Staff Divisions, NATO Military Authority representatives, and representatives of NATO Allies and Partners.
Direct Reports: N/a
Indirect Reports: N/a.

5. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent must demonstrate:

• Analytical Thinking: Sees multiple relationships;
  • Clarity and Accuracy: Checks own work;
  • Conceptual Thinking: Applies learned concepts;
  • Customer Service Orientation: Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems;
  • Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation;
  • Impact and Influence: Takes multiple actions to persuade;
  • Organisational Awareness: Understands organisational climate and culture;
  • Teamwork: Expresses positive attitudes and expectations of team or team members.
6. CONTRACT
Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years, during which the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite duration contract.
Contract clause applicable:
In accordance with the contract policy, this is a post in which turnover is desirable for political reasons in order to be able to accommodate the Organisation’s need to carry out its tasks as mandated by the Nations in a changing environment, for example by maintaining the flexibility necessary to shape the Organisation’s skills profile, and to ensure appropriate international diversity.
The maximum period of service foreseen in this post is 6 years. The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years. However, according to the procedure described in the contract policy the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite contract during the period of renewal and no later than one year before the end of contract.
If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’s member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.
Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Régulations.
NOTE: Irrespective of previous qualifications and experience, candidates for twin-graded posts will be appointed at the lower grade. Advancement to the higher grade is not automatic, and will not normally take place during the first three years of service in the post.
Under specific circumstances, serving staff members may be appointed directly to the higher grade, and a period of three years might be reduced by up to twenty four months for external candidates. These circumstances are described in the IS directive on twin-graded posts.
7. RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries.
Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:
  • For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal ( link );
  • For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment
Please note that at the time of the interviews, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their education and professional experience as relevant for this vacancy.
Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser.
More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm).
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.
Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.
Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.
Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.
The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.
The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.
Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.
For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our website . Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.
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Scadenza: 10-01-2026

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