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Senior Political-Military Advisor

Confidential employer · Stavanger · Posted 17 Jul 2026

Job summary

Seeking an experienced Senior Political-Military Advisor to support NATO's Joint Warfare Centre exercises in Stavanger, Norway. The role involves representing political leadership perspectives within multinational training scenarios, liaising with governmental and international entities, and providing subject matter expertise on political and diplomatic matters.

Location and work setup

Location
Stavanger
Work setup
On-site

Responsibilities

Represent the political and diplomatic interests of a specified country during NATO exercises by acting as the key liaison for political interactions. Provide expert insights on political situations to ensure scenario realism. Coordinate with national and international political representatives and offer strategic recommendations to the exercise control team. Participate primarily on-site during scheduled exercises, which last 5 to 15 working days, with potential remote work contingencies.

Qualifications

A university bachelor's degree is required. Candidates must have at least three years of experience within the last ten years in political decision-making roles at Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Defence levels, briefing senior governance leaders nationally or multinationally, and influencing strategic national policy. Previous service as an ambassador or defense attaché in an African country and NATO representation experience within the last decade are essential. Proficiency in business-level English is required. A valid national or NATO Secret security clearance is mandatory.

Skills

political decision makingbriefing senior leadersinfluencing policy makingdiplomacyNATO representationEnglish communication