Overview
The role involves leading and developing political guidance related to NATO's policies towards Russia and partners in the East, including Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The incumbent will organize and lead the work of their respective sections.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement political guidance related to NATO's policy towards Russia.
- Organize and lead the work of the Russia Policy Coordination Section.
- Develop and implement political guidance related to NATO relations with Ukraine, Belarus, Republic of Moldova, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
- Organize and lead the work of the Policy East Section.
- Guide the work of the NATO Liaison Office in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
- Work closely with the NATO Representation in Kyiv, Ukraine.
- Manage the respective teams on a busy set of files using sound management principles.
- Take account of the evolving security situation in the Euro-Atlantic area.
- Provide oversight for policy work on Russia and the cooperation framework between NATO and Ukraine.
Required Experience
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in managing and leading a team.
- Experience of work dealing with Russia (specific for Head Russia Policy Coordination Section).
- Experience in programme/project management.
- Experience of work in/with one of the countries under the responsibility of the Policy East Section (advantage).
- Diplomatic experience in the foreign service of a member country or in an international organisation (advantage).
Qualifications
• University degree or equivalent qualification in the field of political science, public or international relations or another relevant discipline.
