Staff Officer (Science and Technology)

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is NATO, which stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Established in 1949, NATO is a military alliance of 31 member countries from North America and Europe. Its mission is to ensure the collective defense and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security of its member states, promoting peace and stability in the region. NATO operates in various countries and has a significant number of employees working across different divisions and commands, including the Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and the Allied Command Operations (ACO).

Job Overview:
The Staff Officer (Science and Technology) position is integral to NATO's Capability Development Directorate (CAPDEV), which is responsible for enhancing NATO's military capabilities through innovative and transformative efforts. The role involves supporting the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT) in executing processes, projects, and initiatives related to Science and Technology (S&T). The incumbent will focus on outreach and collaboration with S&T entities, ensuring effective communication and integration of S&T research requirements into NATO's capability development processes. This position requires a proactive approach to identifying and addressing capability shortfalls through the application of S&T insights, contributing to NATO's strategic foresight and defense planning efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent's duties include influencing and leveraging NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO) projects to address capability shortfalls, contributing to the technology watch function that supports ACT's foresight and capability development processes. Responsibilities also include analyzing and proposing S&T research areas for exploitation, producing S&T advice for strategic foresight analysis, and coordinating with the NATO STO for the implementation of structured partnerships. The role requires representing ACT in discussions with national and international entities on S&T matters, identifying capability shortfalls through analysis of operational lessons learned, and contributing to the planning and execution of the ACT S&T Program of Work. Additionally, the incumbent will educate HQ SACT staff on S&T opportunities, organize web-based applications for S&T information management, and execute tasks as directed by superiors.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in management information systems, accounting, economics, finance, business administration, public administration, operations research, project management, or a related discipline, along with two years of function-related experience. Alternatively, candidates with higher secondary education and advanced vocational training leading to professional qualification or accreditation must have four years of post-related experience. Essential qualifications also include two years of experience in acquiring and interpreting research and technology information, knowledge of S&T information sources, and practical experience with PC office automation products.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in relevant fields such as management information systems, economics, or project management. Candidates with higher secondary education and advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification are also eligible, provided they have the requisite years of experience. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of S&T and its application to military capabilities.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience in the acquisition, assembly, and interpretation of research and technology information. Candidates should have a solid understanding of S&T information sources and the ability to analyze future S&T trends to assess their impact on military capabilities. Experience in managing and conducting S&T programs is desirable, as is familiarity with web-based information development.

Languages:
The mandatory language requirement for this position is English, with a proficiency level of SLP 3333, which encompasses listening, speaking, reading, and writing. While English is essential, knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly for roles involving international collaboration.

Additional Notes:
The successful applicant will need to apply for and receive a NATO SECRET Security Clearance prior to employment. The contract offered will be in accordance with NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations, with newly recruited staff receiving a three-year definite duration contract. Candidates should be aware of the importance of providing complete and detailed responses to pre-screening questions in English, as incomplete applications may lead to immediate rejection. NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all member nations and particularly welcoming women to apply. The vacancy will close on 23 November 2026 at 17:59hrs (EST)/11:59hrs (CET).