Overview
Supports the development of strategic communications documents and policy papers, including the annual communications strategy and integrated communications plans. Reinforces integrated communications planning and supports capacity building efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development, review and update of strategic communications input to NATO’s policy documents.
- Develop relevant strategic communications frameworks, plans and guidance.
- Coordinate OSC support to the strategic communications capability development of Allies and partners.
- Establish and maintain close working relations with NATO civilian and military chain of command and national Delegations.
- Identify potential key stakeholders and maintain regular contacts with other international organisations.
- Advise the Spokesperson/Director on all matters related to strategic communications.
- Advise relevant NATO offices, military commands and operations on strategic communications activities, products, and plans.
- Brief NATO bodies and external entities on strategic communications policies.
- Initiate the research and collection of data for knowledge management systems.
- Build and maintain knowledge and understanding of NATO-related issues impacting strategic communications.
- Ensure cross-sectional and office collaboration.
- Share knowledge on strategic communications-related issues.
- Represent OSC in meetings with external stakeholders.
- Present NATO strategic communications to visiting groups, events, and training courses.
- Develop information supportive of NATO's interests.
- Perform any other related duty as assigned.
Required Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience in policy-making functions and/or strategic communications.
- Good knowledge of NATO affairs, security issues and international relations.
- Familiar with various software packages, in particular the Microsoft Office suite or similar.
- Previous experience working with multiple and diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with campaign-based communications strategies (desirable).
- Experience in project management and the management of contracted services (desirable).
- Familiarity with or experience in other international institutions (desirable).
- Familiarity with military organisations (desirable).
Qualifications
• A university degree from an institute of recognised standing or equivalent qualification in communications, international relations or related field.
