YPP Business Continuity Technology And Digital Transformation

The Young Professionals Programme (YPP)

• In a more dangerous and competitive security environment, NATO continues to do everything that is needed to keep one billion people across Europe and North America safe.
• We are strengthening our defences, responding swiftly and decisively to threats to our security, and working together – as allies and partners – to protect our freedom and shared interests.
• We Are Launching An Accelerator For Your International Career – The Fourth Cycle Of Our Young Professionals Programme (YPP).
• Through This Global Three-year Programme, You Will Experience The Frontline Of a Political And Military Alliance And Start a Journey Of Personal And Professional Development In a Diverse And Inclusive Work Environment.
• Together, We Will Ensure NATO Continues To
• respond with unity, strength and resolve to growing dangers to our security across the Euro-Atlantic area and in all domains – land, sea, air, space and cyberspace;
• build stronger defences by investing more in defence and accelerating defence production and innovation;
• harness new technologies for our security, and stay ahead in cutting-edge domains such as cyber and space;
• leverage partnerships, including with the European Union, individual countries and the private sector, to protect our freedom and shared interests; and
• contribute to fighting terrorism and rampant instability in NATO’s southern neighbourhood.
• Do you want to make a difference and help protect close to one billion people across 32 NATO member states, including your own?
• If you are ready to take on this challenge, and are a national of a NATO member state , hold a Master’s degree and have at least one year of work experience, then apply for the YPP.
• With you, we are stronger.
• #WeAreNATO

Your role

Responsibilities

Business Continuity, Technology & Digital Transformation

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• As you gain experience, you will be given increasing responsibilities, such as:
• Drive or support the use of enterprise programme, project and portfolio management software, analyze project data and provide reporting and advice to stakeholders;
• Drive or support the transformation of business inputs into concrete actions through initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing projects and programmes in the core and support functions of NATO;
• Support business continuity through the implementation of relevant international standards and NATO policies, tools and best practices;
• Develop project and programme management activities as a project analyst, addressing scope, schedule, risk, quality, resources, communications, procurement, stakeholder management and integration matters;
• Contribute to project acceptance of the delivered projects (User Acceptance (UA) and Operational Acceptance (OA));
• Improve the Business Continuity Management System for NATO Headquarters, with a focus on the Technology dimension;
• Contribute to NATO Innovation activities and innovation projects;
• Participate in portfolio management and solution architecting activities related to key NATO scientific and technical portfolios
• Contribute to the communications and change management efforts of projects and programmes, facilitating workshops and developing communications products and reports;
• Exploit technology and drive innovation-related activities in a pro-active dialogue with NATO stakeholders and in collaboration with other business units & NATO Bodies, and
• Research new trends and innovation in the topic of Business Continuity, Programme and Project Management or Technology (Enterprise Architecture).

Who We Are Looking For

YPP, Business Continuity, Technology & Digital Transformation

• path, we are generally interested in the following educational backgrounds:
• Masters’ degree in the field of Business Administration, Information and communication Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics
• Any other degree that you believe can be useful to the area of Business Continuity, Technology & Digital Transformation – let us know how your knowledge and skills can be applied!
• Any of the following experience or skills would be considered as an asset:
• Professional experience in ICT, business continuity and/or business ICT transformation;
• Professional experience in managing projects and programmes (preferably in a ICT environment – Core communications and IT infrastructure or with emerging technologies);
• Knowledge of management information systems, enterprise architecture frameworks and/or robotic process automation;
• Academic knowledge or professional experience with CIS project analysis, monitoring and reporting, risk management for CIS projects, planning and execution of acceptance testing activities;
• Genuine interest in ICT, business continuity, technology innovation topics in international and multi-disciplinary contexts;
• Knowledge of specific project and/or programme management standards (MSP, PRINCE2 or PMBoK) and tools (Scrum, Agile or similar);
• Experience with at least one data analysis tools (such as Power BI, Matlab, KNIME, Python, VBA) preferably in the context of a project;
• Any additional certifications in the field (ITIL, Prince 2,..);
• Have excellent analytical & drafting skills;
• Be proactive, can do attitude & have willingness to learn and share information;
• Able to build relationships across the Alliance. Teamwork, excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• NATO will offer the Young Professionals:
• An experience of a lifetime at the forefront of an international organization where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and expand your professional network;
• A diverse and stimulating work and personal experience where you will be assigned to three different NATO bodies around the globe, one each year; and,
• A competitive salary and other benefits, including excellent health insurance and a generous annual leave package of 30 days
• Are you interested in being part of NATO and the YPP?
• Apply by
• 31 May 2026 [23:59 – Brussels time]

Recruitment Process

• Please Note That We Can Only Accept Applications From Nationals Of NATO Member Countries.
• Applications Must Be Submitted Using E-recruitment System, As Applicable
• For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal ( link );
• For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment

Job Details

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