Brussels, BE Deadline: 03-09-2026 Posted: 20-08-2026#17409
CDT-0022, Engagement and Communications Consultant
Location: NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium
Working arrangement: Full-time, fully on-site; no teleworking
Possible extensions: 2027 and 2028, subject to performance, budget and NATO regulations
Main duties
Produce leadership communications, including speeches, key messages, presentations, briefings, stakeholder packages, web content, social-media content and event materials.
Create and maintain an engagement and communications plan covering industry, academia, Allied stakeholders and relevant public audiences.
Explain complex cyber, AI, data, hybrid and digital-transformation issues in clear, audience-appropriate language.
Develop a strategic narrative linking CDT training, exercises, concepts and policy work.
Map and prioritize relationships with technology companies, defence industry, research institutions, think tanks and professional networks.
Plan and support conferences, workshops, roundtables, bilateral meetings and public activities.
Prepare speakers, target appropriate audiences and coordinate event follow-up.
Work closely with NATO communications, policy and technical stakeholders, including the Office of Strategic Communication.
Advise leadership on positioning, stakeholder perceptions, communications opportunities and reputational risks.
Regularly report on engagement activities and their results.
Mandatory requirements
Relevant university degree, such as communications, marketing, public relations, political science, international relations, security studies or technology policy.
At least 8 years of senior-level experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, marketing or external relations.
Preferably, experience in cyber, digital, defence, security or emerging technologies.
At least 3 years in a senior or lead communications role, advising management and leading strategic initiatives.
Strong professional knowledge of NATO structures, decision-making, stakeholder environment and civil-military working practices.
Excellent spoken and written English at SLP 4/4/4/4.
Ability to explain technical and policy matters to senior leaders, specialists and public audiences.
Valid NATO SECRET security clearance.
Signed non-disclosure agreement.
Compliance with NATO security, data-protection and operational procedures.