Executive Officer

Who we are:

For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCI Agency, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.

Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCI Agency, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.

About the job:

Based in Brussels, you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour. You will join The Office of the Chief of Acquisition provides the full range of acquisition expertise and activities which support the planning, implementation and maintenance of the required capability to support the Agency’s strategic goals and missions.

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Executive Officer who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

·       Providing strategic support directly to the Chief of Acquisition. Build, maintain and strengthen relations with internal and external stakeholders (including industry and academia) to mobilize resources and commitments in support of Acquisition’s strategic priorities.

·       Providing Acquisition and Agency coordination activities to ensure that guidance and tasks from the COA are synchronised and achieved on time and are in line with the Executive intent.

·       Under direct accountability to the COA, for the overall conduct, management and execution of the Acquisition’s front office. These duties include direct supervision of front office staff, alignment and integration of all liaison efforts across NATO, and constant coordination with Agency leadership to ensure that the COA is prepared for all meetings, presentations, travel, visits and Agency decisions.

·       Supporting the COA through executive support, executive coordination, NATO liaison coordination, strategic communications and partnership functions.

·       Drafting correspondence and briefs for the COA that best represent Acquisition and the Agency’s strategic position leveraging innovative and transformational ideas where best suited.

For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCI Agency career site.

About you:

The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:

·       Minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership role within a large international or governmental organization or military.

·       Extensive experience managing workflows and following/developing policies and procedures.

·       Extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams, preferably in an international environment.

·       Proven ability to multi-task, deliver on responsibilities and work effectively under pressure while producing high-quality products under short-notice deadlines.

·       Experience in contributing to or leading teams engaged in transformational projects.

·       The ability to analyze data and develop recommendations based on empirical data and the underlying strategic objectives of an organization.

·       A demonstrable understanding of business management, acquisition, processes, systems, and internal controls.

·       Experience working in a NATO organization or another organization comprising both military and civilian personnel will be an asset.

·       Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

What we offer:

·       Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history;

·       3 year contract with competitive tax-free salary and household and children’s allowances;

·       Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave;

·       Excellent private health insurance scheme;

·       Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays;

·       NATO Pension Scheme;

·       Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more.

To learn more about NCI Agency and our work, please visit our website

The NCI Agency prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability. 

Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCI Agency career site.