China Policy Officer

North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO

Staff Closes 31 Aug 2026 8 days left

Overview

The role focuses on NATO's policy towards China and relations with Indo-Pacific partners, involving analysis, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.


Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor, analyse, and report on developments in and around China and their implications for NATO.
  • Advise NATO leadership on the development and implementation of NATO’s policy towards China.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of NATO’s policies related to other Indo-Pacific partners and contact countries.
  • Coordinate aspects of NATO’s policy towards China with counterparts within NATO HQ and the NATO Command Structure.
  • Work closely with Allies, partner countries, international organisations, and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare, write, coordinate, and edit documents, memoranda, checklists, answers to the press, speaking notes, and background materials.
  • Act as a back-up officer for other countries in the Indo-Pacific Section area of responsibility.
  • Represent the Indo-Pacific Section at relevant meetings and visits.
  • Give presentations to visitors and contribute to briefings to internal and external audiences.
  • Represent the Alliance at conferences, workshops, and seminars.
Required Experience

At least 4 years of relevant experience in diplomatic missions, policy writing or other security and defence expertise involving China.

Qualifications

A university degree in the field of political science, international relations, security studies, or another relevant discipline for this position.

Other Details
Languages Required
Possess the following minimum level of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other.
Languages Preferred
A working knowledge of Mandarin.
Contract Duration
Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years.
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
6,713.06 Euro (EUR) Monthly
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