Officer Communications

Job Posting Organization:
The NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO) is dedicated to enhancing the defense and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security posture of NATO and Partner Nations through strategic investments in science and technology. Established to support NATO's mission, the organization operates with a focus on providing executive and administrative support to the Chief Scientist, who plays a pivotal role in policy development and implementation. The STO is involved in strategic outreach and partnership promotion, ensuring that NATO's S&T investments are effectively communicated and aligned with the organization's goals.

Job Overview:
The Officer Communications position is integral to supporting the Chief Scientist by developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies that align with the goals of the STO and NATO's values. The role involves preparing strategic communication messages for various stakeholders, including NATO leadership and national STB members, to inform decision-making processes. The incumbent will analyze reports and documents from NATO S&T stakeholders to identify relevant research work and develop strategic communication activities that enhance the brand image of the STO. This position requires a proactive approach to managing external communications, including the development of websites and organization of events, while ensuring alignment with NATO's overarching communication policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Officer Communications will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Preparing strategic communication messages for the NATO Chief Scientist to advise policymakers and senior leadership on technology trends and associated risks.
• Crafting key messages for senior-level engagements with Allied and Partner Nations.
• Analyzing reports from NATO S&T stakeholders to identify and promote relevant research work.
• Developing strategic communications activities to enhance the STO's brand image and voice.
• Providing corporate communication support to strategic STB priorities.
• Drafting and developing corporate policy and guidance on Strategic Communication for senior approval.
• Serving as the STO interface with the Public Diplomacy Division to ensure timely contributions to NATO's strategic communication campaigns.
• Supporting the Chief Scientist in overseeing external communications activities, including website development and event organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess in-depth knowledge of communication techniques, particularly strategic communication, with a minimum of three years of experience. Proficiency in digital communication tools and visual creation is essential, along with experience in managing social media. Candidates should have a proven track record of producing clear and concise documents, press releases, and effective presentations. Managerial experience in a related field is also required, along with a working knowledge of office software.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree or national military equivalent in communication, marketing, public relations, or a scientific, technical, engineering, or mathematical discipline is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of communication within the defense and security sectors.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least three years of experience working in an international environment, particularly within NATO or comparable organizations. Experience in dealing with military personnel and understanding the dynamics of multinational and multicultural environments is essential.

Languages:
A very good knowledge of one of NATO's official languages, English or French, is mandatory, with a good knowledge of the other language being desirable. The primary working language for this position is English.

Additional Notes:
The successful applicant will be offered a definite duration contract of three years, with the possibility of renewal for an additional three years. This position may involve irregular working hours and frequent travel abroad, including weekends. NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all member nations, and particularly welcomes applications from women. The organization offers flexible working arrangements and emphasizes the importance of integrity and accountability in its operations.