Officer, Risk Management

NATO; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 87 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NATO is seeking a qualified risk management professional for the NOR to advise on risk frameworks, governance, and policy development. The role requires deep experience in risk management systems within international settings and strong communication with senior leaders.

The incumbent will implement the Risk Management and Tolerances Framework, support strategic programmes, and ensure governance decisions are informed by risk analysis. Brussels-based, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience implementing risk management systems in international settings or public/private sectors.
• Experience using risk management and portfolio/programme information management tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficiency in NATO official languages.

Responsabilités

• Provide expert risk management guidance for common-funded capability delivery and resource planning.
• Develop and implement risk policies and tolerances across NOR and related governance bodies.
• Support stakeholders with risk management training and outreach to foster a proactive risk culture.
• Coordinate with NATO staff and agencies on policy updates related to risk management.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Formation

University degree in a relevant discipline

Outils

Risk management tools

Portfolio management software

Description du poste

Summary

SUMMARY The NATO Office of Resources (NOR) provides independent and integrated expert advice to the Secretary General, NATO Resource Committees, Allies and other stakeholders on the planning, allocation and utilization of military common funding made available to achieve NATO’s goals and objectives. The incumbent is responsible for all risk management activities related to common funding, providing advice and support to NOR, and developing new policies as necessary. The incumbent is further responsible for the implementation of the Risk Management and Tolerances Framework, including any changes based on lessons identified, and for the change management across all relevant stakeholders, ensuring governance decision-making is risk-informed.

Qualifications and Experience

• possess a university degree or an equivalent level of qualification in a relevant discipline;
• have at least 5 years of experience in implementation of risk management systems in a national administration, international environment or public/private sector;
• have experience in the use of risk management and portfolio/programme information management tools;
• have excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other.

Primary Location

Belgium-Brussels

NATO Body

NATO International Staff (NATO IS)

Schedule

Full-time

Application Deadline

11-Oct-2026, 11:59:00 PM

Salary

8,273.12

Grade

NATO Grade G17-G20

Advantages

• knowledge of risk management frameworks and standards (such as ISO 31000 or COSO ERM);
• project management qualification (PRINCE2, Agile, PMP, etc.); and
• experience advising and briefing senior military and political leaders concerning risk management.

Main Accountabilities

Expertise Development

Apply expertise, consider options and provide recommendations for continued improvement of risk management at all levels and across all dimensions in the delivery of common‑funded capabilities and common funding resource management. Provide expert advice to Director NOR, the resource committees, Strategic Commanders, NATO Agencies and NATO nations on common‑funded capability planning and delivery. Advise on how risk and the associated tolerances can be integrated in NATO’s resource planning/management and information management. Support stakeholders to remain abreast of developments on policy updates related to risk management. Foster a risk culture through training and outreach activities, providing stakeholders with relevant techniques to perform risk management.

Project Management

Develop and deliver risk and opportunity assessments for critical capability programme at the strategic level. Address the resource and operational risk for capability programmes, and provide recommendations on actions to mitigate identified risks. Support Director NOR in establishing a holistic approach to risk management in NOR and in NOR assessments to governance.

Policy Development

Contribute to the development of NATO common funding risk management policies as required. Draft and coordinate new policies, processes, and templates related to risk management amongst all stakeholders. Promote a proactive and positive assurance through risk culture and drive coherence in processes supporting governance risk appetite. Establish a coordination mechanism for risk management with all stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

Develop and coordinate a broad network with stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of common‑funded capability delivery within NATO. Support meetings conducted by the NOR for NATO common funded capabilities, involving various NATO and partner stakeholders in the capability communities.

Perform any other related duty as assigned.

INTERRELATIONSHIPS

• Reporting line: The incumbent reports to the Head, Policy and Plans Branch. Interactions: They will maintain working relationships with staff across the International Staff, and International Military Staff. They also liaise with appropriate NATO Agencies, NATO Military Authorities, as well as with national Delegations and Authorities. Direct reports: N/A Indirect reports: N/A

COMPETENCIES

• Achievement: creates own measures of excellence and improves performance.
• Analytical Thinking: sees multiple relationships.
• Change Leadership: expresses vision for change.
• Impact and Influence: uses indirect influence.
• Initiative: is decisive in a time‑sensitive situation.
• Organizational Awareness: understands organizational politics.
• Teamwork: solicits input and encourages others.

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 Regulations.

NOTE: Irrespective of previous qualifications and experience, candidates for twin‑graded posts will be appointed at the lower grade. These circumstances are described in the IS directive on twin‑graded posts.

Application Eligibility

Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries.

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.

Employment Policies

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of reference documents without proper quotes (plagiarism), or any tools available on internet, including but not limited to translation facilities, or generative artificial‑intelligence (AI) 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 tools will be rejected without further consideration, 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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