Primary Location
Belgium-Brussels
NATO Body
NATO International Staff (NATO IS)
Schedule
Full-time
Application Deadline
22-Mar-2026, 11:59:00 PM
Salary (Pay Basis)
6,713.06
Grade
NATO Grade G15-G17
* SUMMARY
Within the Office of Strategic Communications (OSC), the Digital Communities and Content Section is responsible for NATO's digital communications, including through the NATO website, multimedia production, social media channels, digital campaigns and partnerships with content creators, corporate communications, and the NATO brand. Through these activities, the Section reaches a wide variety of audiences, providing clear information about NATO's policies and activities, and supporting the Alliance's political and military priorities.
The Digital Editor (Web) is a sharp digital communicator who joins the team responsible for engaging NATO's audiences through the NATO website. The incumbent is responsible for the creation and maintenance of web editorial products, including conceptualising, researching, drafting, editing and publishing web content. To enhance user experience and increase the reach of web content, the incumbent collaborates with colleagues in a variety of areas, including multimedia, social media and digital campaigns.
* QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The incumbent must:
* have a university degree in an area related to communications, writing and editing, international relations, political science or similar;
* have a minimum of three years' professional experience in the creation, management and assessment of communications content for digital platforms, especially web;
* have experience with web content management systems, especially Adobe Experience Manager;
* demonstrate sound political judgement, the ability to synthesise complex and sensitive information and communicate it in clear language for non-expert audiences;
* demonstrate creativity and innovation, with the ability to tell compelling stories that reach new audiences;
* possess very good knowledge of international political affairs and security issues;
* possess the following minimum levels of NATO's official languages (English/French): V ("Advanced") in one; III ("Intermediate") in the other.
The following would be considered an advantage:
* experience with web design and development, including SEO/AIO/GEO best practices;
* experience using analytics tools to assess performance and apply lessons learned to future content development;
* experience developing multimedia/social media content that complements/promotes web content, such as infographics, data visualisation and audio/podcast production.
* MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Knowledge Management.
Make meaningful contributions to NATO's web-based communication activities, in the context of NATO's communications strategy and broader digital outreach activities. Conceive, research, draft and lead web editorial projects designed to engage NATO's target audiences and advance its communication objectives. Apply professional expertise to develop full user journeys. Communicate NATO's evolving agenda in a clear and concise manner to achieve increased public understanding of and support for NATO, and contribute to the overall transparency and accountability of the Organization.
Expertise Development.
Develop subject-matter expertise in editorial portfolio of specific topics. Continue to develop writing and editing expertise. Continue to develop website development and content management expertise.
Stakeholder Management.
Cooperate and coordinate with the full range of internal and external stakeholders, including NATO International Staff (IS), International Military Staff (IMS), delegations, missions, other NATO bodies, and external service providers. Create, maintain and enhance robust professional networks to meet challenges associated with communication about political issues. Represent NATO in different fora such as briefings, seminars, speaking engagements and conferences, when required.
Project Management.
Plan, manage, coordinate, implement and monitor multiplatform projects. When required, oversee the preparation and implementation of public procurement procedures for projects and subsequent reporting.
Perform any other related duty as assigned.
* INTERRELATIONSHIPS
Reporting Line:
The incumbent reports to the Head of Web Editorial unit.
Interactions:
The incumbent maintains close working relationships with other members of staff of the Office. The incumbent coordinates with staff members of other Divisions of the IS/ IMS, NATO Agencies and Commands, members of national delegations, as well as external service providers.
Direct reports: N/a
Indirect reports: N/a.
* COMPETENCIES
The incumbent must demonstrate:
* Analytical Thinking: Sees multiple relationships;
* Flexibility: Adapts to unforeseen situations;
* Impact and Influence: Takes multiple actions to persuade;
* Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation;
* Organisational Awareness: Understands organisational climate and culture;
* Teamwork: Cooperates.
* CONTRACT
Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years, during which the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite duration contract.
Contract clause applicable:
In accordance with the contract policy, this is a post in which turnover is desirable for political reasons in order to be able to accommodate the Organisation's need to carry out its tasks as mandated by the Nations in a changing environment, for example by maintaining the flexibility necessary to shape the Organisation's skills profile, and to ensure appropriate international diversity.
The maximum period of service foreseen in this post is 6 years. The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years. However, according to the procedure described in the contract policy the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite contract during the period of renewal and no later than one year before the end of contract.
If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO's member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.
Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Régulations.
NOTE: Irrespective of previous qualifications and experience, candidates for twin-graded posts will be appointed at the lower grade. Advancement to the higher grade is not automatic, and will not normally take place during the first three years of service in the post.
Under specific circumstances, serving staff members may be appointed directly to the higher grade, and a period of three years might be reduced by up to twenty four months for external candidates. These circumstances are described in the IS directive on twin-graded posts.
* USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND 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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Appointment will be subject to receipt of a
security clearance
(provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate's
medical file
by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of the
accreditation
and notification process by the relevant authorities.
NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO's sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.
* 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.
NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection process.
Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation.
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.
Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.
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.
The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.
Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.
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