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Special Advisor (International Affairs) Jobs in Mons, Walloon Region, Belgium at NATO – Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)

Title: Special Advisor (International Affairs)

Company: NATO – Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)

Location: Mons, Walloon Region, Belgium

Closing date to apply : Sunday 02 August 2026

The Special Advisor (International Affairs) serves as the principal advisor within the Office of the Strategic and International Affairs Advisor on strategic, political, and military issues affecting Allied Command Operations in Southern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea region.

Principal Duties

  1. Strategic Political‑Military Advice — Provide guidance on NATO political‑military issues, especially concerning Southern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea.
  2. Regional Expertise — Serve as lead advisor on security, policy, and operational matters in the East/South Mediterranean, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Black Sea region.
  3. Policy Development Support — Contribute to major NATO policy and planning initiatives, shaping Command decisions with expert political‑military insight.
  4. Integrated Air & Missile Defence Advice — Provide political‑military guidance related to NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence.
  5. Maritime Policy Expertise — Advise on maritime security issues, policies, and initiatives relevant to NATO operations.
  6. Strategic Environment Analysis — Assess European and global political‑military developments and identify implications for ACO and ongoing NATO operations.
  7. Partnership & Regional Engagement — Serve as principal advisor on NATO’s relationships with MD, ICI, AU, and other global partners; coordinate directly with regional General Staffs.
  8. High‑Level Coordination & Representation — Represent OSIA in engagements with NATO HQ, national missions, governments, and subordinate commands to harmonize strategic military advice.
  9. Operational & Crisis Support — Support ACO political‑military engagement, lead negotiations when required, contribute to crisis management, and develop strategic assessments and recommended courses of action.
  10. Strategic Communication & Diplomacy — Draft highlevel briefs, maintain diplomatic and military networks, and support seniorlevel visits and outreach across NATO and partner nations.

Essential Qualifications

a. Professional/Experience

1. Advanced political‑military and international affairs expertise: Experience analyzing complex geopolitical environments, advising senior leaders, and developing policy in areas such as defense, diplomacy, security studies, or international cooperation.

2. High‑level policy development and strategic planning experience: Demonstrated ability to shape policy, produce strategic assessments, and support decision‑making at senior government, intergovernmental, or organizational levels.

3. Diplomatic engagement and stakeholder coordination: Experience representing an organization in international or intergovernmental settings, negotiating, and maintaining relationships with governments, international organizations, or regional partners.

b. Education/Training

University Degree in political science, public administration, international relations or related discipline and 6 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 6 years post related and 2 years function related experience.

NATO Grade : 20

Basic Monthly Salary (12 x per year): 9,604.83€, tax free

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