Executive NSPA Representative to NATO HQ

EU Jobs Alert; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 106 000 - 143 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Multicultural environment

Expatriation benefits

Health coverage

Work-life balance

6 weeks annual leave (+ holidays)

Résumé du poste

NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) in Brussels invites applications for an Executive NSPA Representative to NATO HQ. The role focuses on high-level relationship building, operating in diplomatic contexts, and aligning defence acquisition processes with NATO standards.

The position offers a three-year initial contract with a tax-free monthly salary and expatriate benefits, excellent health coverage, generous leave, and a pension scheme. Fluency in English is essential; French is desirable.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree equivalent.
• Experience building collaborative relationships at senior levels in an international organization.
• Experience operating in a Ministerial or Diplomatic political environment.
• Defence Acquisition and NATO processes experience.
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of French desirable.

Responsabilités

• Build collaborative relationships at senior levels in international organizations.
• Operate in Ministerial or Diplomatic political environments.
• Work with Defence Acquisition and NATO processes.
• Manage the NSPA operating model and inter-relationships with NATO and other organizations.

Formation

Master's degree

Description du poste

# Executive NSPA Representative to NATO HQ - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (Brussels)NATO Support and Procurement AgencyNSPABrussels, Belgium### About NATO Support and Procurement AgencyNATO's main logistics, procurement and life-cycle management agency. Headquartered in Luxembourg.More about NSPA on EU Jobs Alert →Deadline29 October 2026## About this positionThe summary below is published by **NATO Support and Procurement Agency** on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.Post No GE002/ Ref. No 2026\\_00615JOB DESCRIPTION (See link to the full job description in the blue box)- University degree equivalent to Master's- Previous experience of building collaborative relationships at senior levels in a relevant international organization- Experience of operating in a Ministerial or Diplomatic political environment- Proven experience of Defence Acquisition and Support processes and approaches in NATO- Knowledge and understanding of the NSPA operating model, and its inter-relationship to NATO and other national and international organisations- NATO's two official languages are English and French. The work of this post is mainly conducted in English, therefore fluency in that language is essential and working knowledge of French is desirableWHAT DO WE OFFER?- Multicultural environment- Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)- Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave- Excellent health coverage- Great work/life balance- Generous annual leave of 6...Excerpt shown; read the full notice on the official page. The structured breakdown below covers the key facts.## Key responsibilitiesAccording to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:* Build collaborative relationships at senior levels in international organization* Operate in Ministerial or Diplomatic political environment* Work with Defence Acquisition and Support processes in NATO* Manage NSPA operating model and inter-relationships with NATO and other organizations## Are you eligible?Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:* Education: University degree equivalent to Master's* Experience: Previous experience of building collaborative relationships at senior levels in a relevant international organization; Experience of operating in a Ministerial or Diplomatic political environment; Proven experience of Defence Acquisition and Support processes and approaches in NATO; Knowledge and understanding of the NSPA operating model, and its inter-relationship to NATO and other national and...* Languages: English (fluency), French (working...)* Key skills: Building collaborative relationships at senior levels, Operating in Ministerial or Diplomatic political environment, Defence Acquisition and Support processes, NSPA operating model knowledge* Eligibility: Nationals from all Member States; Security clearance required; Current military or administration post holders must retire, resign, or apply for special leave from national authorities## Selection processThe notice describes the following selection steps:* Screening process* Interviews expected approximately six weeks after application closing date## Contract and working arrangementsContract duration: Initial 3 years, renewable, maximum 6 years definite tenure.Hiring unit: NSPA.## Position detailsReference: GE002Directorate-General: GELast Verified: 18 September 2026## Position overviewThis is the official EU Careers listing for **Executive NSPA Representative to NATO HQ** at NSPA based in Brussels. The vacancy reference is GE002. It is hosted by GE, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area.Post No GE002/ Ref. No 2026\\_00615JOB DESCRIPTION (See link to the full job description in the blue box)- University degree equivalent to Master's- Previous experience of building collaborative relationships at senior levels in a relevant international organization- Experience of operating in a Ministerial or Diplomatic political environment- Proven experience of Defence Acquisition and Support processes and approaches in NATO- Knowledge and understanding of the NSPA operating model, and its inter-relationship to NATO and other national and international organisations- NATO's two official languages are English and French. The work of this post is mainly conducted in English, therefore fluency in that language is essential and working knowledge of French is desirableWHAT DO WE OFFER?- Multicultural environment- Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)- Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave- Excellent health coverage- Great work/life balance- Generous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidays- Pension SchemePOST DETAILS- Basic monthly salary:EUR 11 150.91, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions.- (Definite Tenure) Initial duration of the assignment will be for 3 years. The contract may be renewed, but will not exceed the definite tenure of 6 years.HOW TO APPLY?All candidates (internal and external)should refer to the FAQs before applying.NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completedperformancereport.NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 01 October 2026.Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.IMPORTANT NOTESQualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date.The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.IMPORTANT NOTE:Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.