Officer, Strategic Capabilities (2 posts) & Officer, Allied Operations and Missions (AOM) (1 post)

Officer, Allied Operations and Missions (AOM) (NOR0073) (G20)

Through this recruitment process we aim to hire three qualified candidates for the following positions :

• 1 post as Officer, Allied Operations and Missions (AOM) (NOR0073) (G20) : Please refer to the post description via the following link : https : / / www.nato.int / structur / recruit / 2025 / nor0073e.pdf
• 2 posts as Officers, Strategic Capabilities (NOR0035 & NOR0079) (G20) : Please refer to the below post description.

The NATO Office of Resources (NOR) provides independent and integrated expert advice to the Secretary General, NATO Resource Committees, Allies, and other stakeholders on the planning, allocation and utilization of military common funding made available to achieve NATO's goals and objectives.

The NOR advice is based on sound judgement underpinned by facts, figures, expertise and knowledge. It follows NATO policies, procedures and standards, and is independent of external stakeholder's viewpoints. It supports efficient and effective use of public funds by assessing the policy compliance, eligibility, affordability, technical viability, and lifecycle implications of military requirements and proposed solutions. Furthermore, the NOR facilitates resource-informed political decision-making.

The Operations and Strategic Capabilities Branch advises NATO Committees and their Chairpersons, NATO Military Authorities, other International Staff Divisions and NATO bodies on common funded capability programmes and projects. This advice is on technical, financial, economic, and political perspective and supports the implementation of NATO common-funded capabilities, in particular capital investments under the NATO Security Investment Programme (NSIP) and running costs (i.e., operations & maintenance) funded by the NATO Military Budget.

The incumbent assesses technical solutions that fulfil military requirements, in particular in the area of core infrastructure (e.g., airfields, maritime facilities). They screen requests for funds based on valid military requirements from an investment, running cost, and financial point of view, and provide coordinated assessments and clear recommendations to the resource committees. In that context, they also advise the Strategic Commands, NATO Agencies and NATO Nations on matters relating to their area of expertise, as well as monitors project implementation and inspects completed investment projects for formal acceptance in the NATO inventory.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential :

Desirable :

Main Accountabilities

Project Management

Ensure project objectives and activities are in support of Alliance priorities. Prepare and present screening reports, as well as advice on investment and budgetary requirements for decision-making by resource committees. Support NSIP stakeholders during the entire capability lifecycle, specifically during implementation to achieve implementation of capabilities on time, in scope, and on budget. Liaise with the Strategic Commands and in-Theatre military headquarters to monitor timeliness and quality of project implementation.

Expertise Development

Provide expert advice to stakeholders in theatres of operations, committees, national delegations and authorities of member nations, NATO Agencies, as well as military authorities at various levels on NATO capabilities and related resource issues. Advise and oversee work in defining cost-effective ways of meeting military requirements, including conducting technical meetings with stakeholders in member nations and theatres of operations. Present concise, clear and comprehensive reports to the resource and other NATO committees, based on analysis of the submitted military requirement, the proposed technical solution for its implementation and of associated resource estimates.

Policy Development

Contribute to policy development on NATO military common-funded resources through the provision of expert technical advice as required. Determine the impact of existing policies for the design and implementation of NATO projects. Produce and present concise and comprehensive reports on submitted military requirements, including on proposed technical solutions, implementation plans and resource estimates / profiles to NATO resource and other committees. Assist, as directed, in the formulation of technical criteria and standards that guide Alliance member nations and military authorities.

Stakeholder Management

Promote and support coordination between all NATO bodies, national authorities, the International Military Staff (IMS) and IS Divisions and lead efforts to support the implementation of projects in support of strategic capabilities and NATO operations. Maintain a network of stakeholders to ensure that the resource-impact of decisions is considered timely and in a comprehensive way. Provide options for the effective management of issues through the monitoring and analysis of current situation and affairs.

Knowledge Management

Support consultations and decision-making in NATO committees and any other groups to whom they will be assigned. Contribute to knowledge management through advice on implementation processes for capability projects, with relevant technical and programme and / or project management input. Apply experience and expertise to recommend appropriate approach required to manage project work effectively. Support consultation and decision making in NATO committees and any other groups to whom they will be assigned.

Financial Management

Review costed capability programme and project proposals for key strategic capability projects and programmes in support of NATO operations, presented by Strategic Commands for compliance with policy and eligibility criteria.

Perform any other related duty as assigned.

Interrelationships

The incumbent reports to the OSC Head Technical Coordination Team and responds functionally to the Branch Head. They must be able to operate with diplomacy and tact in a multinational and multidisciplinary environment where decision-making occurs by reaching consensus among the NATO member Nations. They participate in, lead and provide advice during discussions with national Delegations and Authorities of member countries, and conducts large part of work accountabilities. The incumbent also liaises with appropriate NATO bodies, NATO Military Authorities and national Authorities at Ministries of Defense, other NOR Branches and other members of the International Staff and International Military Staff to ensure coordinated, rapid and effective responses to issues at hand.

Competencies

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.

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.