YPP, International Political Affairs, Policy %26 Strategic Planning
Mons, Belgium
JOB DETAIL
The Young Professionals Programme
Through times of crisis and peace, NATO has safeguarded our freedom and security for 70 years and counting. Threats evolve every day and NATO is continuing to adapt to keep us safe. Together we will make sure our Alliance remains ready today to face tomorrow’s challenges.
We are launching an accelerator for your international career – the second cycle of our Young Professionals Programme (YPP). Through this global three-year programme, you will experience the frontline of a political and military alliance and start a journey of personal and professional development in a diverse and inclusive work environment. Together, we will enable NATO to:
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Address existing and emergent global challenges with security implications;
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Facilitate political consultation and dialogue between Nations;
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Leverage innovation, science and technology to support peace and security;
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Stay ahead in cutting edge domains such as cyber defence and aerospace;
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Support multiple operations on land, sea and air around the world;
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Fight terrorism, piracy and human trafficking at a global level; and,
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Run crisis management exercises that mobilise thousands of people and equipment.
Do you want to make a difference and help protect close to one billion people across 31 NATO member states, including your own? Apply for the YPP, if you are ready to take on this challenge and are a national of a NATO member state with a Master’s degree and at least one year of work experience.
With you, we are stronger.
#WeAreNATO
Your role
Please note that we are recruiting three Young Professionals though this call for applications. Each of them will be assigned in a 3 years rotation path as described below. Please read the path narrative carefully as well as the instructions during the application process.
Path – International Political Affairs:
During the three years of the path, you will be assigned to three different NATO bodies:
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Year 3
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NATO body
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Allied Command Transformation (ACT)
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NATO International Staff (IS) – NATO HQ
(DPP Division)
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NATO International Military Staff (IMS) – NATO HQ
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Placement
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Norfolk, United States of America
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Brussels, Belgium
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Brussels, Belgium
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For more information, please see the path narrative here. You can also find more information about the NATO bodies here & the NATO Young Professionals Programme here.
Path – Policy development and coordination:
During the three years of the path, you will be assigned to three different NATO bodies:
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Year
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Year 3
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NATO body
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NATO International Staff (IS) – NATO HQ
(PASP Division)
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NATO International Military Staff (IMS) – NATO HQ
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Allied Command Operations(ACO) – JFC Naples (NSD-S HUB)
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Placement
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Brussels, Belgium
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Brussels, Belgium
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Naples, Italy
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For more information, please see the path narrative here. You can also find more information about the NATO bodies here & the NATO Young Professionals Programme here.
Path – Strategic Planning & Policy Analysis:
During the three years of the path, you will be assigned to three different NATO bodies:
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Year
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Year 3
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NATO body
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NATO International Military Staff (IMS) – NATO HQ
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Allied Command Operations(ACO) – SHAPE
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Allied Command Transformation (ACT)
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Placement
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Brussels, Belgium
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Mons, Belgium
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Norfolk, United States of America
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For more information, please see the path narrative here . You can also find more information about the NATO bodies here & the NATO Young Professionals Programme here .
Those 3 paths are great opportunities for you to apply your knowledge and skills in the broader area of International Political Affairs. As you gain experience, you will be given increasing responsibilities, such as:
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Formulate strategies and recommendations by suggesting policy directives and plans of action for immediate and longer term solutions to strategic issues
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Collaborate with colleagues to ensure NATO is able to integrate, and make best use of national, multinational, and collective capabilities;
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Collaborate with colleagues to ensure NATO is able to conduct comprehensive analysis and assessments of crises and conflicts, strategic planning for campaigns and missions and strategic assessments of the progress of these campaigns and operations;
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Contribute to the development and implementation of NATO’s partnership trends, policies, concepts and frameworks;
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Contribute to the development and implementation of the defence policy and planning dimension of Alliance activities in order to ensure coherence of the Alliance’s overall deterrence and defence posture at the strategic political-military level;
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Monitor conventional arms control developments and policies to combat the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction;
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Contribute to facilitating political consultations among Allies in NATO;
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Prepare briefing notes, memoranda, checklists, answers to the press, speaking notes and other necessary background material in support of committees, ministerial and other high level meetings;
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Contribute to the organization and provision of the necessary protocol and liaison services as applicable;
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Develop a network of contacts across and outside NATO, with capitals and subject-matter experts in academic institutions to allow proper monitoring of political affairs and creating inputs for policy development; and,
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Research new trends and innovation in the topic of International Political Affairs
Who we are looking for
The changing pace of the world demands that NATO and its people remain flexible, eager to learn and able to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. For a YPP position, we are looking for candidates having at least 1 year of professional experience.
For the three above YPP paths (International Political Affairs, Policy development and coordination, Strategic Planning & Policy Analysis) we are generally interested in the following educational backgrounds:
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Masters’ degree in the field of political science, international relations, security studies, or another relevant discipline with a strong background in quantitative and qualitative analysis methods in social sciences
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Any other degree that you believe can be useful to the area of International Political Affairs – let us know how your knowledge and skills can be applied!
Any of the following experience or skills would be considered as an asset:
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Demonstrate strong interest & professional experience in international political affairs & policy developments;
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Demonstrate strong interest & professional experience in defence policy, defence or strategic planning;
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Demonstrate a clear understanding of major current international political and politico-military issues & global political developments;
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Experience in conducting political research, policy analysis & in preparing reports and briefing packages for high-level meetings;
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Experience in multidisciplinary qualitative and quantitative analysis of crises and conflicts;
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Demonstrate strong interest & professional experience in event preparation, planning and execution;
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Have excellent analytical & drafting skills;
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Be fluent in one of the two NATO official languages (French & English);
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Be proactive, can do attitude & have willingness to learn and share information;
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Able to build relationships across the Alliance. Teamwork, excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
What we offer
NATO will offer the Young Professionals:
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An experience of a lifetime at the forefront of an international organisation where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and enlarge your professional network;
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A diverse and stimulating work and personal experience where you will be assigned to three different NATO bodies around the globe, one each year; and,
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A competitive salary and other benefits, including excellent health insurance and a generous annual leave of 30 days.
Are you interested in being part of NATO and the YPP? Apply until 07 May 2023 [23:59 – Brussels time]
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:
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For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal (link);
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For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment
Please note that at the time of the interviews, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their education and professional experience as relevant for this vacancy.
Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser.
More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.
Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.
Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.
For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our website. Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.
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