Crisis Response HR Lead: Civilian Readiness

NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE); Brunssum; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NATO is seeking a Staff Officer in Crisis Response Operations / Resilience & Readiness to support Joint Force Command Brunssum in Brunssum, Netherlands. The role focuses on civilian workforce readiness, policy development, and education planning for civilians involved in Alliance Operations and Missions.

The incumbent will coordinate training, deployment readiness, and budget submissions. Required experience includes University degree in HR or related field, plus several years in personnel

Qualifications

• English – good with NATO STANAG 6001 level; able to operate in multilingual environments.
• Experience translating policy into procedures and implementing HR policies.
• Knowledge of civilian HR readiness, education, training, and resilience concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide civilian HR policy guidance and readiness expertise at operational level.
• Develop education and training plans for civilians, including digital learning solutions.
• Coordinate with higher HQs and contractors on budget, training, and deployment readiness.
• Serve as CHRM lead during exercises and forward HQ deployments.

Skills

English proficiency

Organisational awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in HR / related field

Job description

NATO is seeking a Staff Officer in Crisis Response Operations / Resilience & Readiness to support Joint Force Command Brunssum in Brunssum, Netherlands. The role focuses on civilian workforce readiness, policy development, and education planning for civilians involved in Alliance Operations and Missions.

The incumbent will coordinate training, deployment readiness, and budget submissions. Required experience includes University degree in HR or related field, plus several years in personnel