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VACANCY NOTIFICATION/ NOTIFICATION DE LA VACANCE DU POSTEDigital Outreach Officer for Russian language (200736)Primary Location Belgium-BrusselsNATO Body NATO International Staff (NATO IS)Schedule Full-timeApplication Deadline 06-Dec-2020Salary (Pay Basis) 6,854.04Euro (EUR) MonthlyGrade A.3/ NATO Grade G17Clearance Level NSDescription1. SUMMARYNATO's public diplomacy efforts serve a vital function within the Alliance by communicating itspurpose and priorities to audiences worldwide. In fulfilling this role, the Public Diplomacy Division(PDD) actively strengthens NATO’s public image, thereby fostering awareness and understandingof NATO’s policies and activities, and ultimately enhances trust in and support for the Alliance.PDD’s digital outreach team enables PDD to take a landscape approach to digital communication,including the strategic conception, acquisition, production, management, marketing and distributionof multimedia content to engage the Alliance’s audiences in NATO missions, events, operationsand activities. The section is a two-tiered operation including: the content planning, creation andmarketing expertise from Editorial Services; and the Communications Technology Centre (CTC),which manages NATO’s communication infrastructure to include NATO’s broadcast operations andthe NATO website.The Digital Outreach Officer, who reports to the head of Editorial Services (the Principal Editor),working closely with the PDD Engagement Programme Officer for Russia, is responsible for thestrategic planning and execution of digital communication activities in Russian. The incumbentadditionally works closely with a cross-divisional team charged with engaging Russian-speakingaudiences within and outside the Alliance to ensure a holistic approach to communication inRussian.2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEESSENTIALThe incumbent must: have a University degree , or equivalent, in communication, international affairs, security,defence or a related discipline; have at least 3 years’ experience in the digital communication field of work; have at least 2 years’ experience in integrated planning and execution of diversecommunications projects in Russian, for example press tours, briefings, multimedia (photo,video) storytelling; have at least 2 years’ experience in multichannel digital communication involving Russianspeaking audiences; have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, in Russian;1

have an excellent knowledge of international affairs and defence policy issues;be familiar with the political developments and public trends in the NATO countries concerned;demonstrate strong political judgment and analytical skills;possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): VI(“Proficiency”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other;DESIRABLEThe following would be considered an advantage: a Master’s degree in one of the above disciplines; experience working on all major social media channels relevant for Russian-languagecommunication; experience working at an international organisation; experience in analysis of basic quantitative and qualitative research and synthesis of data intoreports.3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIESExpertise DevelopmentWork closely with the PDD Engagements Programme Officer for Russia with a cross-divisionalteam in planning, executing and assessing NATO’s communication with Russian-speakingaudiences. Contribute to the monitoring and analysis of developments and public trends in thecountries concerned. Organise, manage and assess digital communication projects and cooperateon the strategic, integrated digital approach to such public diplomacy activities as press events,briefings or conferences. Conduct capacity-building activities among other Allied communicators.Project ManagementHelp arrange, conduct and contribute to communication projects in support of NATO priorities.Contribute to the administrative follow-up of projects, including impact analysis.Policy DevelopmentWork closely with colleagues, in particular the PDD Strategic Communications Unit, to provideregular analysis and inputs to the Division's senior management, related to key political and publicdevelopments and trends in the information space.Representation of the OrganizationPromote the understanding of and support for NATO policies and programmes as well asencourage discussion on security, defence and NATO-related issues in NATO or partner countries.Stakeholder ManagementDevelop and sustain contacts with Russian-language and other digital communication practitionersacross a range of relevant bodies, including from the Alliance and connected entities, IGOs, NGOs,academia, media and political institutions, with the aim of both knowledge-sharing and mutualexpansion of reach of activities. Brief NATO staff on developments and activities in the Russianlanguage information space.Knowledge ManagementDevelop, maintain and contribute to a performance assessment system of the activities undertakenby the Public Diplomacy Division. Participate in relevant communities of practice.Financial Management2

Work closely with budget officers on financial aspects of digital communication in Russian,including forecasting and preparation of the budget and financial reports and monitoring of budgetimplementation.Perform any other related duty as assigned.4. INTERRELATIONSHIPSThe incumbent reports to the head, Editorial Services (the Principal Editor), and works in closecooperation day to day with a variety of actors within the Digital Outreach team. S/he additionally ispart of a cross-divisional interdisciplinary team working closely on communication activities inRussian, and coordinates closely with the PDD Engagements Programme Officer for Russia, andwith the NATO Spokesperson and PDD Press and Media on all aspects related to mediamessaging. In addition, the Digital Outreach Officer works with NATO staff in other Divisions andAgencies, as well as with representatives of national delegations and NATO's military bodies.He/she cooperates with external partners and interacts with external contractors supportingcommunication activities.Direct reports: N/aIndirect reports: N/a.5. COMPETENCIESThe incumbent must demonstrate: Achievement: Creates own measures of excellence and improves performance; Analytical Thinking: Sees multiple relationships; Change Leadership: Expresses vision for change; Impact and Influence: Uses indirect influence; Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation; Organisational Awareness: Understands organisational politics; Teamwork: Solicits inputs and encourages others.6. CONTRACTContract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite durationcontract of three years. A further definite duration contract may be offered, if required, tosupport this project.Contract clause applicable:This post is required for a limited period to support the strategic planning and execution of digitalcommunication activities in Russian. As employment in this post is of limited duration, thesuccessful applicant will be offered a definite duration contract of 3 years duration, which may berenewed if required to support this project.If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’s memberStates, a 3 years definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed if required tosupport this project, and subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned.Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian PersonnelRegulations.7. RECRUITMENT PROCESSPlease note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries.Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:3

For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal (formore information, please contact your local Civilian HR Manager); For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitmentPlease note that at the time of the interviews, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of theireducation and professional experience as relevant for this vacancy.Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authoritiesof the selected candidate), approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser.More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at ourwebsite htm)8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONNATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment,advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief,cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationalsfrom all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO valuescommitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance withinternational norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selectedcandidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance throughongoing efforts in their work.Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to anotherpost of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessaryrequirements.The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel forwork and/or to work outside normal office hours.The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Workingarrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a nonsmoking environment.*Salary value as per 2020. Subject to future adjustments in accordance with North Atlantic Councildecision.4