Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

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 Mons, Belgium, 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 Chief Quality Office (CQO) that leads the Agency Quality approach and is the governing authority on the Agency’s Quality Management and Risk Management System. The Chief Quality Office leads the development and assurance of the QMS related processes and procedures, ensures independent verification and validation of project, programme and portfolio deliverables and service changes. The office further provides interoperability assurance and exercise support services, and is responsible for Agency reference environment services and support.

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Occupational Health and Safety Advisor who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

• Acting as principal Health and Safety Advisor at the base location and supporting additional sites, providing expert advice to projects and staff, and serving as focal point for compliance with Host Nation regulations;

• Drafting and implementing OHS procedures aligned with ISO 45001, supporting policy and programme development, advising on new or changing work methodologies, and leading the implementation of the Agency’s risk assessment process;

• Conducting inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards, recommending control measures, monitoring corrective actions, and investigating incidents to determine root causes and propose remedial measures;

• Planning and delivering training, awareness, and communication activities, including supporting the Health and Safety Committee and contributing to the Agency’s communication strategy to foster a positive safety culture;

• Coordinating emergency preparedness activities by ensuring fire, first aid, and other response arrangements are in place, and liaising with Occupational Health Services to support workforce wellbeing.

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:

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified university in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline (Engineering, Environmental Science, Ergonomics, etc.), and 2 years post-related experience;

• Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, legislation, and standards, with familiarity with ISO 45001;

• Demonstrated experience in implementing OHS procedures, conducting risk assessments, and supporting workplace inspections and incident investigations;

• Understanding of relevant national and international health and safety laws, regulations, and standards;

• Ability to design and deliver health and safety training programs (e.g., manual handling, PPE use, emergency procedures);

• Experience in supporting or coordinating emergency preparedness activities;

• 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.