NATO Internship - Defence Policy & Planning Division (DPP)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO

Internship Closes 30 Apr 2026 27 days left

Overview

Internship opportunity within the Defence Policy & Planning Division (DPP) at NATO, focusing on defence policy and planning at the strategic political-military level.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in monitoring defence progress in NATO allied nations;
  • Assist DPP staff officers in developing and formulating policy and political military advice;
  • Assist in the preparation of policy papers, checklists and speeches;
  • Draft meeting minutes, decisions sheets, reports and agendas;
  • Attend debates and negotiations on defence policy and planning issues;
  • Assist in monitoring NATO-EU coherence in defence planning;
  • Assist in the framing of NATO’s overall defence policy;
  • Support aspects of the Nuclear Policy Directorate’s core business.
Required Experience
  • At least two years of university level studies OR equivalent education OR currently a student OR a recent graduate (degree obtained no longer than 12 months ago);
  • Previous experience with other international organizations, national administration, research or industry (desirable).
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or in the final stage of a Master’s degree relevant to the requested area of expertise (desirable).

Other Details
Languages Required
• Proficiency in one of the two official NATO languages (English/French).
Languages Preferred
• Elementary knowledge of the second official NATO language (English/French).
Contract Duration
6-month traineeship
Work Modality
Teleworking subject to business requirements.
Remuneration
• 1,334.96 Euro (EUR) Monthly • Travel reimbursement upon joining and leaving the organisation.
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