Job summary
This role involves supporting NATO Joint Warfare Centre exercises by developing and managing strategic and operational scenarios that train and test NATO forces. The Senior Advisor acts as part of the Higher Control team, delivering realistic political-military challenge scenarios to enhance interoperability and preparedness. Work includes planning, coordinating, and executing exercise content, coaching NATO staff, and contributing to lessons learned processes. The position requires significant NATO or national defense experience at senior levels and strong English language skills.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Stavanger
- Work setup
- On-site
Responsibilities
Support creation and execution of challenging strategic and operational dilemmas within NATO training exercises. Coordinate exercise injects to ensure coherent and realistic scenarios. Produce and update exercise documentation and political-military materials. Monitor training audience outputs to provide timely feedback and adapt scenarios as needed. Advise and mentor NATO and partner staff at senior levels. Participate in coordination meetings and contribute to lessons learned and doctrine updates. Assist in operational phases of major NATO exercises and provide expert political-military input.
Qualifications
At least 3 years recent experience (within 6 years) in NATO or national command at political-military or strategic level, including briefing senior leaders. Must have held rank OF-6 or above in NATO military roles. Deep knowledge of NATO operations, crisis response systems, and military planning processes. Graduate of senior military or defense staff colleges equivalent to NATO Staff College. Proficient in advanced English, including writing and briefing at senior staff level. Familiarity with Microsoft Office; knowledge of TOPFAS and JEMM an advantage. Valid national or NATO Secret security clearance required.