Strategic Communications Consultant

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Strategic Communication Expertise
  • At least 5 years experience in understanding of corporate communication, public relations, and marketing strategies in multinational international organisations
  • At least 5 years experience in stakeholder engagement, crisis communication, and reputation management in multinational international organisations
• Content Development and Branding
  • At least 5 years experience in developing messaging frameworks, key messages, and content strategies in multinational international organisations
  • At least 5 years experience in applying brand guidelines, tone of voice, and visual identity in multinational international organisations
  • At least 5 years experience in creating campaign materials (press releasts, social media posts, brochures, etc.) in multinational international organisations
• Stakeholder and Audience Analysis
  • At least 5 years experience in identifing target audiences and tailor communication approaches in multinational international organisations
  • At least 5 years experience in appluing understanding of cultural, social, and organizational communication nuances in multinational international organisations.
  • At least 5 years experience in user research, surveys, and feedback mechanisms in multinational international organisations
• At least 4 years Experience of coordinating and delivering communication and awareness campaigns in international military environments.
• Demonstrated experience, at least 4 years, of supporting military interoperability programmes and concepts
• At least 4 years experience of NATO Federated Mission Networking
• At lease 5 years of experience in crafting high fidelity messaging, imagery and information products across a range of media types including, but not limited to, web content, imagery and photography, infographics, video and audio.
• Deep experience, at least 5 years, in working with international organisations and in multinational environments.
• Knowledge and experience of NATO Structures and military operations
• At least 4 years demonstrable experience in working with Semantic Media Wiki (e.g. Tidepedia)
• Clearance & Security Awareness: Ability to work with classified/unclassified data and within secure environments.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving: Ability to develop clear, effective communication strategies aligned with business goals.
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication: Strong storytelling and message development skills. Ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
• Stakeholder Management & Influence. Skilled at engaging and aligning key stakeholders (internal and external). Ability to build trust, navigate organizational dynamics, and drive consensus
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Comfortable working in dynamic environments with shifting priorities. Can adjust communication strategies based on audience feedback or business changes
• Creativity & Innovation: Ability to develop fresh, engaging communication campaigns and materials.
• Thinks outside the box to solve communication challenges effectively

Working Location

• The Hague, Netherlands

Working Policy

• Offsite

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance