We are seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Communications professional to support communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic outreach activities across Cyber, AI, Data, Hybrid and emerging technology domains.

The successful candidate will develop strategic communication products, advise senior leadership, manage stakeholder relationships, and support engagement with industry, academia, Allied stakeholders, defence organisations, technology companies, think tanks, and professional networks.

Strong knowledge of NATO structures, decision-making processes, stakeholder environments, and civil-military working practices is essential.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and deliver strategic communication and stakeholder engagement activities supporting Cyber, AI, Data, Hybrid and emerging technology initiatives.
- Prepare high-quality communication materials, including: Leadership speeches, Key messages, Presentations, Briefing materials, Web content, Social media content, Stakeholder engagement packages, Event and conference materials
- Develop and maintain comprehensive engagement and communications plans for industry, academia, Allied stakeholders, and relevant public audiences.
- Develop strategic narratives connecting CDT efforts across training, exercises, concept development, policy, and related initiatives.
- Identify, map, and maintain priority relationships with, Cyber and digital technology companies, Defence industry, Research institutions, Think tanks, Professional networks, Academia, Allied stakeholders
- Support the planning and delivery of conferences, workshops, roundtables, bilateral engagements, and public-facing activities.
- Prepare speakers and senior leaders for engagements,



including briefing preparation and key messaging.
- Work closely with the Office of Strategic Communication and other relevant stakeholders.
- Advise senior leadership on strategic positioning, stakeholder perceptions, communication opportunities, and reputational risks.
- Monitor and report on stakeholder engagement activities, outcomes, and emerging opportunities.
- Translate complex technical, cyber, digital, and policy issues into clear and compelling communications for different audiences.
- Support strategic outreach and relationship-building activities across NATO's stakeholder ecosystem.

Mandatory Qualifications & Experience

- University degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, Technology Policy, or another relevant discipline.
- 8+ years of senior-level professional experience in, Strategic Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Affairs, Marketing, External Relations
- Experience preferably gained within Cyber, Digital, Defence, Security, Emerging Technology, or related sectors.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior or lead communications role, including: Advising management, Leading strategic communications initiatives, Developing communication strategies and plans
- Strong and demonstrable knowledge of NATO internal structures, decision-making processes, stakeholder environment, and civil-military working practices, gained through relevant professional experience.
- Excellent written and spoken English at NATO SLP 4/4/4/4 level.
- Ability to communicate complex technical, cyber, digital, defence, and policy issues clearly to: Senior officials, Leadership, Specialist audiences, Industry stakeholders, Public audiences

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