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IO/NGO Coordination Specialist

Confidential employer · Stavanger · Posted 17 Sep 2026

Job summary

Seeking a specialist to coordinate international organization and non-governmental organization activities within NATO exercises, ensuring realistic integration and interaction during training events in Stavanger, Norway. The role supports joint military exercises by managing humanitarian, civil society, and human rights scenarios, providing expert knowledge and operational coordination for enhanced training outcomes.

Location and work setup

Location
Stavanger
Work setup
Hybrid

Responsibilities

Provide expert knowledge on international organizations and NGOs to integrate them realistically into NATO exercises. Coordinate and support IO/NGO participants during exercises to facilitate accurate interaction with military training audiences. Develop basic operational concepts addressing humanitarian and civil society issues in conflict scenarios, and prepare plans as needed. Serve as the main contact for training audiences on humanitarian and human rights matters. Liaise with representatives on humanitarian and civil society issues, supply realistic documentation, analyze training plans affecting IO/NGOs, and portray fictitious IO/NGO roles during exercises.

Qualifications

Over 5 years of significant experience at senior levels within humanitarian or international (non-) governmental organizations. At least 3 years in senior management roles in IO/NGOs within the past 10 years. Minimum 3 years of experience working alongside or interacting with NATO at the operational level. Proficient in business English and holding a valid national or NATO Secret security clearance.

Skills

subject matter expertise in IO/NGOexercise coordinationconcept of operations developmentplanning and documentation analysisstakeholder interactionEnglish business proficiencysecurity clearance