Officers, Standards Engineering (3 posts) at NATO

Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Standards Engineering, Cyber Defence, Digital Transformation, Defence Capability Development, Interoperability, Strategic Planning, Policy Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Technical Standardization, Innovation Ecosystems

Industry

International Affairs

Description

** Three positions – subject to budget approval ** The NATO International Staff is launching a joint recruitment process to establish a pool of suitable candidates for three positions that are currently pending budget approval: • Two positions in the Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments (D2IA) Division: https://www.nato.int/content/dam/nato/webready/documents/hr/2026/hr-d2ia_standards-engineering-final.pdf • One position in the Cyber and Digital Transformation (CDT) Division: https://www.nato.int/content/dam/nato/webready/documents/hr/2026/hr-cdt-standards-engineering-final.pdf About the Divisions The Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments (D2IA) Division leads the rapid development and delivery of cutting-edge and interoperable defence capabilities, working with innovation ecosystems and industry across the Alliance to meet NATO's deterrence and defence needs. The Cyber and Digital Transformation (CDT) Division guides all aspects of NATO's cyber defence and digital transformation and coordinates NATO's efforts to counter hybrid actions, including energy security and critical undersea infrastructure. CDT combines civilian and military expertise in strategy, policy, capability development and operational delivery to ensure the Alliance retains decision and combat advantage for deterrence and defence. Recruitment Process: Candidates are invited to apply through a single vacancy notice. Applications will be assessed against the common requirements for the role, and a single selection process will be conducted. Applicants are not applying for a position in a specific division. Instead, following completion of the selection process, successful candidates will be allocated to one of the available positions in either D2IA or CDT, taking into account organizational requirements, the specific needs of each division, and the candidates' profiles, skills and experience. Please note that all three positions are subject to budget approval. The establishment of the positions and any subsequent appointment will therefore be contingent upon the approval of the relevant budget. Working Relationships: The incumbent will work in close cooperation with staff members across both the Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments (D2IA) Division and the Cyber and Digital Transformation (CDT) Division. They will also interact with colleagues from other divisions of the International Staff (IS) and the International Military Staff (IMS), members of national delegations, the NATO Standardization Office, the NATO Science & Technology Organization, DIANA, entities within the NATO Command Structure, NATO Agencies, international organisations, industry representatives, and subject-matter experts. 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. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND 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 Before you apply to any position, we encourage you to click here and watch our video providing 6 tips to prepare you for your application and recruitment process. Do you have questions on the application process in the system and not sure how to proceed? Click here for a video containing the information you need to successfully submit your application on time. When submitting your application, please ensure that your Taleo Candidate Profile is updated and that your CV is correctly uploaded in the Taleo attachments section. 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) Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities. NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of reference documents without proper quotes (plagiarism), or any tools available on internet, including but not limited to translation facilities, or generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such tools will be rejected without further consideration, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate. 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. NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection process. Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation. 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. NATO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. For more info please click here.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading the development of interoperable defence capabilities and guiding NATO's cyber defence and digital transformation efforts. The incumbent will coordinate with international staff, national delegations, and industry representatives to ensure deterrence and defence advantages.