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Defence and Security Policy Attaché

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United Kingdom Joint Delegation to NATO

Brussels, Belgium


A vacancy is available for a full-time Defence and Security Policy Attaché to work in the UK Delegation to NATO (UKDEL).
This job offers a great opportunity to be involved with one of the key foreign policy events of 2014. We are looking for a professional and motivated individual to play an important role in delivering the UK Government’s defence capability and security policy objectives at the UK-hosted NATO Summit in September 2014, and beyond. You will need to be flexible and resilient, as the requirements of the job may evolve in the run up to the Summit and other milestone events.
The successful applicant will be a key member of the busy 7-strong UKDEL Capabilities Team. The principal aim will be delivery of NATO’s Smart Defence agenda to develop key capabilities the Alliance requires. In addition the successful applicant will help to deliver defence and security sector reform with NATO’s Partners, and other defence planning issues, acting as day-to-day lead representative of the UK’s National Armaments Director. You will work for UK interests and represent the UK in meetings with other Allies and with the International civilian and Military Staffs. You will advise and take instructions from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Ministry of Defence in London, and advise the UK Permanent and Military Representatives to NATO.
INDICATIVE MAIN ROLE
  • Act as UKDEL lead on Smart Defence, a key NATO Wales Summit 2014 deliverable, representing the UK government in related NATO Committees and assisting the UK Ministry of Defence and other UK stakeholders in driving forward UK objectives in this area;
  • UKDEL representative on multinational defence planning, including in related NATO Committees;
  • Lead officer on NATO/EU defence capability co-operation;
  • Leading policy development for NATO partner nation defence planning/reform. Working closely with the UKDEL Political team and UK Government contacts to formulate UK policy on partner nation defence planning/reform, ensuring it is consistent with UK objectives for wider NATO and bilateral issues;
  • Policy lead in UKDEL for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defence. Supporting the UK Ministry of Defence in monitoring, and where necessary shaping, Defence-related aspects of NATO’s CBRN capability;
  • As required, support other cross-team working, in particularly within the UKDEL Capabilities and Resources Team.
SKILLS REQUIRED

Essential

  • Policy development skills, ideally in a political-military environment;
  • Experience of working with a wide network of contacts demonstrating influencing skills;
  • Ability to grasp complex issues quickly and communicate them effectively, including to senior interlocutors;
  • Ability to work in a team;
  • Good organisational and managerial skills;
  • Adaptability under pressure;
  • The job holder will occasionally be required to work extended hours during peak periods, including in the run-up to Ministerial meetings and Summits and to travel internationally for short periods;
  • Fluent written and spoken English;
  • Good IT skills, preferably experience of Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NATO and UK Government institutions and procedures.
The successful applicant will work in the UK Delegation to NATO, on the NATO campus in Evere: a truly international setting, with 28 Allies, many partner nations, and the International civilian and Military Staffs. On site are staff restaurants, a staff centre and excellent sports facilities.
This position will be subject to satisfactory completion of UK security checks, and will be filled on a fixed term contract.
Gross Monthly B3 (L) Salary: € 2736.57
Applications with a full CV in English and cover letter outlining how you meet the essential skills should be sent to the Recruitment Officer (brussels.recruitment@fco.go.uk), Corporate Services Benelux (CSB), Avenue d’Auderghem 10, 1040 Brussels by 16 February 2014. Only applicants called for interview will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Belgium.
The British Missions in Brussels are an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or physical disability. We aim to reflect the diversity of society.

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