Staff Officer (Recruitment) - NATO 2030

Role summary

Staff Officer (Recruitment) - NATO 2030 is a role at NATO in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (on-site). Posted 2026-10-02. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Staff Officer (Recruitment) - NATO 2030

Company

NATO

Location

Ramstein-Miesenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-10-02

Job description

Organisation Summary and Post Context:

The Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) is the Single Service Command (SSC) responsible for delivering Air and Space Power for Alliance Air operations and missions. Provides the core of the NATO Command Structure (NCS) Joint Force Air Component (JFAC), capable to establish suitable Command & Control (C2), to operate as a Joint Task Force (JTF) if so directed by SACEUR, and is the Air C2 competency organisation for the Alliance.

The Support Directorate is responsible for directing, monitoring and coordinating support staff functions.

The A1 Division (A1) is responsible for military and civilian personnel, at Headquarter Allied Air Command (HQ AIRCOM) and subordinate units, including guidance, development, promulgation and implementation of policies, direction, plans and procedures pertaining to these areas, is responsible for development and maintenance of establishment, and coordination of workforce requirements.

The Civilian Personnel Branch is responsible for administrative support and overall management/ coordination for AIRCOM NATO International Civilians (NICs), Local Wage Rate (LWR), collocated agencies and personnel in Crisis Response operations under HQ AIRCOM responsibility.

The incumbent will be responsible for the management and administration of the civilian recruitment process, implementing end-to-end recruitment of civilian personnel under HQ AIRCOM administration. This project post linked post will support the NATO 2030 agenda and reports to OAC RHCX 0010 – Branch Head (Civilian Personnel), A-3.

Main responsibilities:

Act as the functional lead, ensuring effective recruitment of civilian positions at HQ AIRCOM, managing the complete cycle of recruitment including the day-to-day operations of all civilian recruitment activities.

Develop and execute recruitment strategies and plans to identify qualified candidates, providing expert recruitment advice and support, and ensuring adherence to AIRCOM recruitment policies and procedures and the NCPRs.

Prepare and post vacancy announcements; source, screen and evaluate candidate applications. Facilitate, organize and participate on panel interviews ensuring fair and equal process for all candidates, whilst ensuring all documentation meets required standards.

Oversee the development of appropriate tools for assessment and selection in coordination with hiring managers, guiding them as necessary to develop selection and assessment criteria.

Work collaboratively with hiring managers and board members to ensure they are fully trained on effective interviewing techniques, assessment methods, and data confidentiality.

Manage and implement all administrative matters related to recruitment, to include correspondence with applicants and candidates, handling and filing of candidate applications, travel claim forms, documentation, recruitment files, etc, preparation of job offers and related hiring materials, and administering matters related to mandatory clearances.

Briefs candidates on the conditions of employment and informs candidates, as well as Hiring Manager and Selection Board Members of the outcome of the recruitment process.

Keep up to date with current recruitment trends and best practices, to include diversity and inclusion, producing metrics and periodic statistical reports as needed.

Monitors and evaluates recruitment activities and recommends improvements related to recruitment processes and procedures.

May represent AIRCOM at meetings related to recruitment.

Qualifications

University Degree in human resources management, business administration, law, social sciences, or related field, public administration or related discipline plus 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.

Four years of experience of which 2 years were in a lead role in a recruitment office, preferably within an international or military organisation.

Four years of proven work experience as a recruiter, with minimum 2 years providing recruitment/ staffing related advice to senior management.

Must have a minimum of two years of experience leading and facilitating interview panels.

Must have hands on experience with various selection processes (video interviewing, phone interviewing, reference checking, etc)

Must have professional work experience in an international environment.

Proficient using MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Language skills:

English – NATO Standard Proficiency 3333 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)

NOTE: The work in this post and in this Headquarters is mainly conducted in English.

Personal Attributes and Competencies

Personal Attributes: Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must speak and write clearly and effectively, listen to others, correctly interpret messages and respond appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information. Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems and keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks. Sets high standards for quality and quantity. Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals. Adapts to changing circumstances, tolerates ambiguity and accepts new ideas and change initiatives. Easily establishes good working relationships and relates well t