Staff Officer to NATO Headquarters in Mons

The Swedish Armed Forces are in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey. Here you have the opportunity to work in an engaged and cohesive team where you can develop while contributing to the organization's development journey. Does this sound like something for you? Read on!

NATO Headquarters Communications and Information Department J5

NATO's Communications and Information Systems Department (CIS) plans, delivers, and supports NATO's deployed communication and information systems (DCIS) to enable command and control for NATO's headquarters.

The NATO Communications & Information System Group (NCISG) is now seeking a Staff Officer for the J5 department, responsible for and leading analysis, evaluation, development, and improvement of NCISG's overall internal directives and concepts, as well as leading NCISG activities regarding development and improvement.

The assignment is expected to last either 2 or 3 years.

Main Responsibilities

• Defense and strategic operations planning within Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC), including planning coordination with external parties
• Coordinate CIMIC requirements
• Preparations for the mission's pre-operational phase, planning of Contingency Operation Plans (COP), and participation in CIMIC development
• Contribute to providing Allied Command Operations (ACO) with a long-term common operational picture
• Environmental monitoring aimed at identifying changes for the planning period in the medium to long term
• Plan, execute, and represent NATO CIS at relevant meetings, NATO committees, boards, and where appropriate at national meetings
• Develop, improve, and implement internal NATO procedures and policies

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• OF3. Possible with level undershooting, OF2 or level overshooting, OF4
• Completed staff program or Higher Officers Program, for OF2 equivalent academic education required as assessed by the employer
• Experience in tasks involving planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation of resource utilization
• Previous staff experience from higher military staffs or government organizations
• Broad military background as an officer
• High organizational, coordination, and communication skills
• Some knowledge and experience regarding the area where NATO forces will be deployed
• Experience in CIMIC operations
• English – SLP 3333 – (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)

Personal Qualities

The tasks as a staff officer are varied and require you to work independently and take your own initiatives. As a person, we see that you have good communication skills, are responsible, and unpretentious. You are a team player with high collaboration skills while also working in a structured manner and can lead a group if needed. In decision-making, you consider all parameters.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Experience and ability to communicate clearly
• Coordination and planning with both internal and external parties
• Experience participating in training, exercises, and drills

Courses:

• CCC-SM-22206 – NATO C4ISR Orientation for Officers
• CCC-SM-32208 – NATO CIS Operation Planning
• ETE-FI-2708 – Resource Management Education Programme (RMEP) Course
• ETE-MW-3834 – NATO Orientation Course

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

OTHER

Employment form: URA

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: NATO Headquarters in Mons

If necessary, the position may require work to be performed at another location in the organization at short notice.

Working language: English – SLP 3333 – (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)

Start date: August 1, 2025

Inquiries about the position

Marita Nolén, 010 825 73 03

Information about the recruitment process

Marita Nolén, 010 825 73 03

Union Representatives

• OFR/O, OF Enköping – Mikael Eriksson
• SACO – Carl-Johan Pettersson
• SEKO – Benny Augustsson
• OFR/S – Clarence Arnstedt

All union representatives can be contacted via the switchboard 010-825 73 03.

Application

Welcome with your application by April 29, 2025. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position and answers to the specified selection questions.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Command Regiment is a joint unit of the Armed Forces. Here, there are several combat units and organizations that constitute a national expertise within the Armed Forces. Through command, communication, meteorology, and psychological operations, the Command Regiment creates conditions for successful cooperation on land, sea, air, and information arenas. The Command Regiment operates across the entire spectrum from development, training, to deployment.

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both large and small, both at home and around the world.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security screening with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, verified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.