Programme Officer, Multinational Capability Cooperation (MCC)

☞ NATO - OTAN

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Update day: 16-11-2025

Location: Brussels Brussels Capital

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1. SUMMARY

The Defence Investment Division (DI) is responsible for the development of investments in assets and capabilities aimed at enhancing the Alliance’s defence capacity, including armaments planning and development, space, integrated air and missile defence (IAMD), airspace management, aviation command and control.

The Strategy Directorate is responsible for providing overall coherence of capability deliverables through policies, plans and links with external stakeholders, including those in research and technology and in industry. Within the Strategy Directorate, the Multinational Capability Cooperation Unit serves as the Defence Investment Division’s focal point, for the multinational aspects of offering customised advice to Allies regarding capability delivery activities within NATO Defence Planning Process (NDPP) step 4. In this context it supports Allies in the fulfilment of their NDPP target obligations by identifying, formulating, and facilitating the initiation and advancement of specific multinational High Visibility Projects (HVPs). The Unit provides advice on all matters related to multinational capability cooperation.

The post holder directly contributes to the full range of activities of the Multinational Capability Cooperation Unit. In this capacity, s/he will directly enable Allies and partner nations to identify, formulate, initiate, and advance High Visibility Projects (HVPs) for multinational capability cooperation in response to NATO Defence Planning Priorities.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL
The incumbent must:
  • hold a university degree, or an equivalent level of qualification, from an institute of recognised standing;
  • have at least 2 years’ of relevant experience and a good knowledge of international capability development activities;
  • possess a good knowledge of NATO’s methods and structures to develop requirements and related planning processes and a good knowledge and understanding of NATO’s organisational structure and political-military priorities;
  • have excellent analytical and communication skills and be able to draft quickly, clearly and concisely;
  • have an output focused mindset and can-do attitude paired with an ability to operate independently;
  • have the ability to effectively advocate for the initiation and implementation of specific multinational capability cooperation efforts amongst a diverse set of relevant stakeholders;
  • have experience working in an international work environment;
  • possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other.

DESIRABLE
The following would be considered an advantage:
• demonstrable customer service mindset and an associated high degree of attention to detail;
  • be driven to continuously seek opportunities for improvement in her/his line of work and desire to reduce organizational stovepipes and inefficiencies;
  • relevant professional experience with international armaments co-operation, including procurement policies and related institutional and industrial developments;

3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Policy Development
Contribute to the development of concepts, policies and procedures designed to identify, initiate, and advance multinational capability delivery, in concert with the NATO Defence Planning Process and in coherence with NATO policies, e.g. with respect to NATO’s Partnerships.

Expertise Development
Develop specific proposals for multinational capability delivery: consult with subject matter experts, apply and develop expertise across the full DOTMLPFI spectrum supporting the effective, efficient and practical development and facilitation of multinational capability delivery in compliance with NATO policies. Contribute to a wide range of efforts to create political support from Allies to pursue multinational HVPs, as developed, as well as provide necessary support to political implementation. Stay abreast of any relevant developments, within and outside NATO, including in the EU.

Stakeholder Management
Enhance and manage internal networks and ensure proper coordination with subject matter experts, as well as develop contacts with NATO Military Authorities, national delegations, individual partner nations, NATO agencies, and other International Organizations. Represent the Directorate and Division in engagements with Allies and partners with a view to identify, initiate, and advance multinational capability delivery opportunities. Participate in meetings at NATO Staff level, NATO Committee level and with related external bodies, in particular the EU and EDA.

Project Management
Co-ordinate and manage specific NATO staff facilitation efforts for multinational capability delivery projects and/or programmes. Design and execute tailored engagement campaigns with Allies and partner nations using various entry points (e.g. informal bilateral discussions with delegations and MODs, committee sessions, other existing engagement opportunities) in order to obtain senior political buy-in – usually through Letters of Intent at Defence Ministers’ level – for pursing these opportunities.
Provide and coordinate NATO staff support for achieving and maintaining rapid implementation progress toward critical political milestones (e.g. signature of Memoranda of Understanding, contract signatures) and more importantly the delivery of physical capabilities. Contribute to the implementation of the enduring “Enabling Multinational Cooperation in the CNAD” function, which has been newly mandated by Allied National Armaments Directors in fall 2018.
Ensure, in close coordination with the Public Diplomacy Division (PDD), that the above efforts are effectively supported by a compelling STRATCOM strategy with high impact activities;

Planning and Execution
Independently lead the planning and execution of strategies and work plans associated with the initiation and implementation of individual HVPs with all the relevant stakeholders involved.

Knowledge Management
Engage regularly with the private sector to identify and, if applicable, leverage innovative ideas and approaches for Allies and partner nations to conduct capability delivery by working together. Follow and enhance established work methods for the Unit, supporting the implementation thereof.
Perform any other related duty as assigned.

4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS

The incumbent reports to the Head, MCCU. S/he will assist in the co-ordination of work within the Division, with other Divisions of the International Staff, with the NATO Military Authorities and with national delegations, as well as, where appropriate, with other International Organizations and relevant actors of the private sector. S/he will advise the Assistant Secretary General and Deputy Assistant Secretary General/Director Strategy for Defence Investment on emerging developments in the multinational capability cooperation domain.
Direct reports: N/a
Indirect reports: N/a.

5. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent must demonstrate:

• Analytical Thinking: Sees multiple relationships;
  • Flexibility: Adapts to unforeseen situations;
  • Impact and Influence: Takes multiple actions to persuade;
  • Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation;
  • Organisational Awareness: Understands organisational climate and culture;
  • Teamwork: Co-operates.
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.
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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Deadline: 31-12-2025

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