Analyst, Emerging and Disruptive Technologies
🔍 Belgium
1. SUMMARY
The Joint Intelligence and Security Division (JISD), under the leadership of the Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence and Security (ASG-I&S), comprises two principal pillars: Intelligence – headed by the Deputy ASG for Intelligence (DASG-I); and the NATO Office of Security (NOS) – headed by the Deputy ASG for Security (DASG-S) / Director NOS.
The Intelligence pillar is responsible for ensuring the situational awareness of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) and the Military Committee (MC), for the analysis of the indications and warnings in support of the NATO Crisis Response System, and for the development of intelligence policies and capabilities for NATO. Its functional areas address: intelligence analysis and production, intelligence policy, and capability development. The Intelligence Production Unit (IPU), comprised of both military and civilian personnel, supports the NAC, MC and senior level decision makers on strategic issues of concern with intelligence‑based analysis, briefings and other written products.
The incumbent serves as the Analyst for intelligence production related to Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) within the Asia and Technology Branch (ATB) of the JISD/IPU. The Analyst is expected to make judgements on the importance of current and future EDT issues and produce papers, briefs and assessments relevant to the content. They are required to coordinate assessments with other analysts and work as part of a wider team, including the peer review of other analysts work and participation in engagements and working groups. The Analyst may be required to deliver briefs themselves or support senior staff when they deliver briefs to the NATO committees.
2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
The incumbent must:
- possess a university degree in a relevant field of study from an institute of recognised standing;
- be an active member, or have experience in, an Allied nation’s intelligence service, Allied security service, or work within the NATO Intelligence Enterprise (including the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre (NIFC));
- have at least 3 years of experience in intelligence;
- demonstrate strong writing and editing skills;
- have strong analytical skills;
- demonstrate experience and capacity to work with other analysts, establish networks amongst Allied intelligence services, and to be able to “reach out” successfully for support;
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of NATO security concerns and intelligence priorities with an understanding of threats affecting NATO;
- be able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced international environment;
- be willing to work outside normal office hours, including at short notice;
- 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:
- flexibility and broad relevant experience that would enable the incumbent to fill in for colleagues with different portfolios;
- intelligence experience in EDTs;
- advanced skills with MS PowerPoint, graphics, and other presentation tools;
- experience with Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools;
- experience working in or closely with an International Organisation;
- be acquainted with the structure, organisation and functions of the Alliance and NATO HQ;
- higher level of the second official language.
Representation of the Organisation
Policy Development
Determine how a policy will affect a functional area and contribute to wider policy development and implementation of relevant courses of action to mitigate strategic threats to NATO through the timely presentation of intelligence on EDTs. Select, analyse and brief issues of strategic importance to NATO leaders, with relevant intelligence assessments. Conduct OSINT research and outreach across the NATO Intelligence Enterprise and to other entities of concern to provide appropriate evaluations and assessments of emerging strategic threats.
Stakeholder Management
Communicate complex, uncertain and shifting threat issues related to EDTs and other related topics to NATO leadership and to committees. Manage demands for analysis and understanding from leaders under pressure, balancing demands with a realistic explanation of intelligence capability, insight and resources available. Provide relevant intelligence to support timely leadership awareness, understanding and decision-making. Manage stakeholder relations with Allied intelligence services and NATO Intelligence Enterprise interlocutors. Determine how best to enhance and develop a network of key stakeholders. Assess, manage and consolidate the network within the broader interests of the Unit or Office.
Knowledge Management
Determine that the content of knowledge management systems is relevant and accessible. Determine topics of strategic importance and immediate threats to NATO. Conduct open source research and analysis of Allied intelligence reporting to gather relevant threat information. Analyse and assess to provide intelligence to NATO leadership, in order to inform timely decision-making and threat mitigation.
Information Management
Follow current information and knowledge management policies and provide constructive suggestions to improve office procedures. Find ways to be faster, better, and more effective in managing information and using office tools. Coordinate the development of best practice and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the JISD/IPU.
Expertise Development
Perform any other related duty as assigned.
4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS
Indirect reports: N/a.
5. COMPETENCIES
The incumbent must demonstrate:
- Analytical Thinking: Sees multiple relationships;
- Clarity and Accuracy: Checks own work;
- Conceptual Thinking: Applies learned concepts;
- Customer Service Orientation: Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems;
- Impact and Influence: Takes multiple actions to persuade;
- Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation;
- Organisational Awareness: Understands organisational climate and culture;
- Teamwork: Expresses positive attitudes and expectations of team or team members.
7. 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
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8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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