Temporary Staff - Faculty Advisor

NATO Defense College; Roma; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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A leading defense organization in Rome is seeking a temporary Faculty Advisor to develop course materials and deliver lectures on international security. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, knowledge of Middle Eastern societies, and strong analytical skills. This role requires coordination of guest lectures and mentorship for students, offering a fulfilling experience in an international environment. Contract period is 6 months, with a chance of extension.

Servizi

2.5 paid days of leave per month

International and military community atmosphere

Competenze

• 3-5 years of experience in international security or defense.
• Knowledge about socio-political dynamics of the Middle East and North Africa.
• Strong analytical abilities to present complex issues clearly.

Mansioni

• Develop course materials, including syllabi and e-learning content.
• Deliver lectures aligned with the NDC syllabus.
• Coordinate guest lectures and oversee evaluations.

Conoscenze

Relevant professional experience in international security

Knowledge of Middle Eastern and North African societies

Analytical skills for strategic security issues

Expertise in course development

Microsoft Office proficiency

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Overview

Temporary Staff - Faculty Advisor at NATO Defense College

Primary Location
Italy-Rome

NATO Body
NATO Defense College (NDC)

Schedule
Full-time

Application Deadline
06-Jan-2026, 5:59:00 PM

Salary (Pay Basis)
5,879.80

Note
Only applicants with a valid NATO security clearance will be considered for selective assessments. Candidates must be available for temporary employment on short notice. This position is temporary and urgent.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Develop and prepare course materials, including syllabi, instructional guides and other course materials, including case studies, e-learning content, lecturers’ biographies and learning consolidation tools.
• Develop and deliver lectures and briefings in accordance with NDC Senior Course syllabus or other topics as required.
• Coordinate and host guest lectures, oversee post-lecture evaluations and contribute to study period reviews.
• Accompany the Senior Course, the NRCC and other Courses attendees on Field Studies, when possible.
• Provide academic guidance and mentorship to the Senior Course, in particular in the preparation of study projects and individual papers.
• Manage the Partnership Real-Time Information, Management and Exchange System (e-PRIME) as both Editor and Coordinator Editor.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• At least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in relation to international security, defence and foreign affairs.
• Knowledge of Middle Eastern and North African societies, their socio-political dynamics and Islamic religious traditions and diversity.
• Extensive analytical skills and an ability to present complex strategic security issues and policy options in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated expertise with developing, planning and implementing short courses or academic activities.
• Standard Automated Data Processing (ADP) – good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Application Suite and Internet use.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 2.5 paid days of leave per month worked;
• Fulfilling working atmosphere in an international and military community;
• Contract period: 6 months with possibility of extension.

AI & Recruitment Policy

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.

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.