UN jobs in Belgium 🇧🇪

Staff Officer (ACO Industry Engagement)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Shape, Mons, Belgium

The Staff Officer (ACO Industry Engagement) supports the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in coordinating and facilitating innovation-related activities and industry engagement across the Allied Command Operations (ACO). The role involves signposting, monitoring, and advising on emerging technologies, digital transformation, and wargaming. Key responsibilities include coordinating engagements between ACO entities and the defense industry, developing policies and strategies for industry interaction, and acting as the focal point for NATO enterprise stakeholders such as the Defence Investment Division and the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA). The incumbent leads innovation talk campaigns, facilitates industry engagement events, and supports high-profile delegation visits. The position requires strong analytical and strategic thinking to assess policy implications and provide courses of action. It serves as a key enabler for ACO’s warfighting functions by progressing innovation needs. The role is based in a normal NATO office environment but may involve deployment. The successful candidate will work within the ACO Innovation Management Branch, supporting the SHAPE Command Group on innovation issues and fostering a culture of innovation within the command.

GEO Technician (Geospatial Data Modelling Manager)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Shape, Mons, Belgium

The GEO Technician (Geospatial Data Modelling Manager) is a mid-level technical role within NATO’s Strategic Headquarters (SHAPE), specifically supporting the J2 Division’s Geospatial, Meteorological and Oceanographic Branch. The incumbent is responsible for assessing location-based information data architecture and developing detailed data schemas to enable data-centric working from a geospatial perspective. Key duties include managing data and metadata, maintaining repositories, and handling data exchange platforms such as PANGEA. The role requires developing coherent data schemas, producing data models, and facilitating interoperability among data owners across NATO Communities of Interest (COIs). The incumbent must liaise with stakeholders, communicate complex technological concepts to non-technical audiences, and apply data governance principles. Additional responsibilities involve data innovation, strategic analysis, and visualizing data to tell compelling stories that inform decision-making. The position demands a strong understanding of geospatial intelligence, data management, and digital transformation systems architecture. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for data interoperability, ensuring alignment with NATO standards and supporting the goal of 'operating off the same map.' This is a Project Related NATO International Civilian (PLN) post with a three-year definite duration contract, offering a tax-free salary and allowances.

Officer, Security Architecture and Cyber Capabilities

North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium

The Officer, Security Architecture and Cyber Capabilities role within NATO’s Cyber and Digital Transformation Division focuses on leading capability architecture activities for cyber plans and capabilities. The incumbent supports the Section Head in establishing security-by-design principles for capability and solution architectures, ensuring interoperability and resilience across the Alliance. Key responsibilities include developing cyber capability architectures (including CIS security and cryptography), providing architecture support for cyber defense programmes, and managing project implementation risks. The role requires extensive stakeholder management, collaborating with Allied Command Transformation, the NATO Communications and Information Agency, national cyber engineers, and industry partners. The incumbent must represent the division in committees, maintain knowledge of enterprise architectural approaches, and ensure compliance with NATO Reference Architectures. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in computer science or cybersecurity, substantial experience in IT architecture and security projects, and the ability to translate complex technical issues for non-technical audiences. Fluency in English or French and a beginner level in the other are mandatory. The position is based in Brussels, Belgium, on a definite duration contract with a maximum service period of six years.

Officer, Current Operations Section

North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium

The Officer, Current Operations Section supports NATO's mission to prepare for the defense of Alliance territory and respond to crises. The role involves advising on and driving policy development in political-military and crisis management areas. Key responsibilities include analyzing security developments, drafting policy documents and briefing materials for senior officials, and monitoring policy implementation. The incumbent collaborates with NATO Military Authorities, international organizations, and NGOs to foster consensus and manage stakeholders. The position requires resilience, flexibility, and the ability to deliver results under stringent deadlines. The post holder may deputize for the Head of Section, travel to non-permissive environments, and undergo Hostile Environment Awareness Training. The role demands strong analytical, conceptual, and communication skills, along with proficiency in NATO's official languages.

General Counsel

North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium

The General Counsel serves as the lead legal advisor to the BICES Group Executive (BGX), a NATO entity facilitating intelligence and information sharing among member nations. Reporting directly to the BGX Director, the incumbent provides strategic legal counsel on international law, personnel issues, commercial contracting, and litigation. This newly established role requires developing the inaugural Terms of Reference and ensuring compliance with the BGX Charter and MOU. The General Counsel advises the Board of Directors and governance bodies, coordinates with NATO legal offices, and represents BGX in negotiations and legal proceedings. The position demands independent work on a demanding portfolio, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional issues. The ideal candidate possesses extensive expertise in international law, HR-related legal matters, and governance, with proven experience in drafting legal instruments and managing litigation. The role involves policy development, stakeholder management, and supporting BGX’s agile operational approach. The incumbent must uphold integrity and transparency, working closely with diverse stakeholders across NATO and allied nations. The position is based in Brussels, Belgium, and requires proficiency in English and French.

System Engineer (Project Post)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium

The System Engineer supports the Programs, Engineering and Maintenance Division of the BIGES Group Executive within NATO. The role focuses on the integration, testing, validation, and transition of software and application services into the BIGES enterprise. Key responsibilities include ensuring controlled and interoperable introduction of software components, maintaining technical documentation, supporting system testing, and coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders like the NCIA. The incumbent works under the EEA Branch Head to align with architectural standards and security requirements. The position requires expertise in agile software development, object-oriented analysis, and specific programming languages. It involves maintaining operational readiness and service coherence for NATO's intelligence and information sharing capabilities. The role is a three-year definite duration project post based in Brussels, Belgium, requiring travel and potential out-of-hours work. It demands high proficiency in English and adherence to strict security and integrity protocols.

Team Leader

European Personnel Selection Office · 🇧🇪 Brussels (Belgium), Belgium

Policy Officer

European Personnel Selection Office · 🇧🇪 Brussels (Belgium), Belgium

Policy Assistant

European Personnel Selection Office · 🇧🇪 Brussels (Belgium), Belgium

Administrative Support Agent

European Personnel Selection Office · 🇧🇪 Brussels (Belgium), Belgium

Secretary / Administrative Agent

European Personnel Selection Office · 🇧🇪 Brussels (Belgium), Belgium

Administrative Agent

European Personnel Selection Office · 🇧🇪 Brussels (Belgium), Belgium

Officers, Standards Engineering (3 posts)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium

The NATO International Staff is launching a joint recruitment process to establish a pool of candidates for three Standards Engineering Officer positions, pending budget approval. Two roles are within the Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments (D2IA) Division, focusing on developing interoperable defence capabilities and engaging with industry ecosystems. The third role is in the Cyber and Digital Transformation (CDT) Division, guiding cyber defence, digital transformation, and countering hybrid actions. Successful candidates will be allocated to either division based on organizational needs and their specific profiles. The role involves close cooperation with internal NATO divisions, military staff, national delegations, and external partners. The incumbent will work in Brussels, Belgium, under a definite duration contract of three years, renewable for up to three years, with a maximum service period of six years. The position requires high integrity, adaptability, and the ability to work in a diverse, international environment. Candidates must be nationals of NATO member countries and undergo security clearance and medical verification. The role may require travel and work outside normal hours.

Secretary

European Personnel Selection Office · 🇧🇪 Brussels (Belgium), Belgium

Secretary - to the Head of Unit

European Personnel Selection Office · 🇧🇪 Brussels (Belgium), Belgium

Programme and Investment Officer

European Personnel Selection Office · 🇧🇪 Brussels (Belgium), Belgium

Project Manager - EU policies / Croatia / Just Transition Fund

European Personnel Selection Office · 🇧🇪 Brussels (Belgium), Belgium

Project Manager - Procurement

European Personnel Selection Office · 🇧🇪 Brussels (Belgium), Belgium

Business Analyst

European Personnel Selection Office · 🇧🇪 Brussels (Belgium), Belgium

Operational, administrative and secretarial assistance - Secretary

European Personnel Selection Office · 🇧🇪 Brussels (Belgium), Belgium