Staff Officer (Capability Development)

About the role

The Capability Development Staff Officer provides specialist advice to the CIMIC function, supporting the analysis and assessment of the civil environment across NATO’s Allied Command Operations. Based at SHAPE in Mons, the role ensures that new systems and capabilities are effectively integrated into the CIMIC Community of Interest.

Key responsibilities

• Lead J9 Capability Development requirements, including the operationalisation of the NATO CIMIC Analysis and Assessment Capability (NCAAC).
• Ensure operational requirements are reflected in the Capability Development process and update them as they evolve.
• Coordinate status and evolution of requirements across the CIMIC Community of Interest.
• Participate in analytical exchanges, Battle Rhythm events, and Lessons Identified/Lessons Learnt processes.
• Track development of capabilities, reporting updates to the Requirement Authority and the broader CIMIC community.

Required profile

• Professional experience in Civil‑Military Cooperation (CIMIC) or related fields.
• Ability to work unsocial hours and undertake temporary duty assignments within and outside NATO boundaries.
• Willingness to operate in a normal NATO office environment and adapt to changing operational needs.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence NATO-wide capability development.
• Engagement with multinational partners and senior military leadership.