Job summary
This role supports NATO operational exercises by providing strategic communications expertise within a Joint Warfare Centre environment in Norway. The position involves developing and managing realistic strategic and operational scenarios to train NATO forces, coordinating exercise elements, and advising senior leaders on communications strategies. Candidates will engage in high-level scenario design, feedback provision, and contribute to doctrine and training improvements related to strategic communications.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Stavanger
- Work setup
- On-site
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design and execution of NATO operational-level training exercises by developing strategic and operational dilemmas and scenarios. Coordinate communication elements across exercise control teams to ensure cohesive exercise delivery. Prepare detailed exercise materials including agendas, notes, and scenario updates. Monitor training audience activities and provide timely feedback to adapt exercises as necessary. Act as the primary political-military strategic communications representative for the training audience, advising and mentoring as needed. Support doctrine and training methodology development by sharing lessons learned and recommending updates to strategic communication practices.
Qualifications
Minimum of three years experience within the last six years in strategic communications and public relations at a ministerial or equivalent international level, preferably within NATO structures. Proven ability to produce, edit, and comprehend complex technical texts in English targeting senior leadership. Experience briefing high-level decision makers in national or multinational contexts. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with NATO-specific tools is beneficial but not mandatory. Higher education in communications or equivalent professional experience totaling at least six years. Valid NATO or national secret security clearance is required. Business-level proficiency in English. Working onsite in Stavanger, Norway, with some travel to NATO locations expected.