About the opportunity
NATO is looking for applicants to fill temporary positions that arise occasionally at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Candidates are recruited into a candidate pool rather than for a specific assignment. Due to the urgent nature of these roles, applicants must be available on short notice and should ideally possess or have previously held a valid NATO security clearance. Opportunities span multiple disciplines, including administrative support, IT, cyber defence, finance, HR, legal affairs, public diplomacy, and project management.
Salary and benefits
- 38 hours per week schedule
- 2.5 paid days of leave per month
- Fulfilling working atmosphere in an international community
- Pension contributions by the Organization (12% of basic salary)
- Medical and accident benefits (death and invalidity) provided under the NATO Group insurance contract
- Dependent child allowance and medical coverage for dependent children (for eligible staff under NATO rules)
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of a NATO member state
- Proficiency in English or French (preferably with a good knowledge of the other language)
- Experience in a relevant discipline (such as administrative support, cyber defence, finance, IT, legal, HR, or political affairs)
- Must possess a valid NATO security clearance (minimum NATO Secret) or have previously held one with the possibility of swift reactivation
- Available for temporary employment on short notice
Required documents
- Updated CV
- Relevant certifications
When to apply
- Applications are accepted until September 5, 2027, at 9:59:00 PM UTC
How to apply
- Click 'Apply' to start the online application process on the NATO Taleo portal
- Attach your updated CV and relevant certifications to your application
- Submit the application to be included in the temporary candidate database
- Keep your profile information, availability, and clearance status up to date directly in the Taleo system
Additional information
- Applying places you in a candidate pool, not for a specific assignment, and does not guarantee employment.
- Temporary staff may not be employed for more than 6 months for the same assignment, with a possible extension of up to 6 additional months.
- Remuneration is specified in the contract and is subject to taxation.
- NATO Headquarters in Brussels is a non-smoking environment.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Nationals of NATO member states with relevant administrative or technical experience
- Professionals with existing or previous NATO security clearance
- Individuals available for short-notice, temporary assignments in Brussels
What should you think carefully about?
- Employment is not guaranteed as this is a candidate pool, not a specific job offer
- Temporary assignments are limited to a maximum of 12 months total
- Applicants must be prepared for the logistical requirements of working on-site in Brussels
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
Joining this pool is a strategic move for professionals aiming to gain experience within an international organization. It provides a flexible way to contribute to NATO's mission while benefiting from a comprehensive compensation package, including pension and medical coverage.
Our take
Qualified professionals looking for flexible, international work experience should apply, provided they understand that this is a database entry rather than an immediate job placement.
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