Senior recruitments at NATO Headquarters (Brussels)
The NATO Secretary General is looking to recruit a principal official for his most senior management team to be his primary advisor in the area of Public Diplomacy.
There are 7 Assistant Secretaries General, all of whom report to the NATO Secretary General and are also accountable to the North Atlantic Council. As a member of the Secretary General’s senior management team, each Assistant Secretary General is also expected to contribute to overall policy development and delivery, including in areas beyond their direct set of responsibilities.
Public Diplomacy (ref. 150238, post of ASG/PDD)
NATO's Public Diplomacy Division (PDD) plays a key role in conveying the Alliance's strategic and political messages to opinion formers and to the public in general. PDD works to raise the Alliance's profile with audiences world-wide, and to build support for Alliance operations and policies. PDD contributes to the international security debate. The Division also acts as coordinator for public diplomacy activities undertaken by other Divisions at NATO Headquarters (HQ), as well as by other entities belonging to the NATO structure.
The Assistant Secretary General (ASG) reports directly to the Secretary General of NATO and advises the Secretary General on public diplomacy issues. He/she is a member of the Secretary General’s senior management team. He/she will, in close cooperation with the Spokesperson and under direction of the Secretary General, set the overall communications objectives, identify key audiences, and oversee the prioritisation of resources and the execution of plans. The ASG will manage the Division (presently approximately 95 staff members) and will be supported by a Deputy, while working closely with the NATO Spokesperson.
Candidates for these individual positions must be able to demonstrate the following:
- a proven track record of experience in progressively senior posts in one of the subject areas mentioned above;
- recent experience in senior-level leadership positions and significant professional experience in managerial positions (attracting and developing staff, monitoring performance and fostering continual improvement);
- experience facilitating high-level dialogue and consensus;
- proven leadership in leading and transforming organisations;
- experience of working in a multilateral environment with multiple stakeholders from multi-cultural backgrounds;
- proficiency in one of the two official languages (English/French) of the Organization with a beginner knowledge of the other.
Selection of candidates for NATO posts is based upon the merit principle. Further information concerning the positions and details of how to apply can be found on www.nato.int/recruitment
Closing date for applications: 8 July 2015
Only those candidates who meet the specific requirements and whose applications pass the initial screening will receive a reply. Short-listed candidates will be required to undergo an external assessment followed by testing and interview at NATO Headquarters. The selection procedures are expected to take place in July and August 2015.
