Policy Officer – Security & Defence Partnerships (EU)

About the role

The European External Action Service (EEAS) is seeking a Policy Officer for its Security and Defence Partnerships Division at headquarters in Brussels. The officer will support the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) by managing cooperation with partners in the Indo‑Pacific region and addressing cross‑cutting issues across EU peace, security and defence initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement EU security and defence cooperation strategies with Indo‑Pacific partners, including third states, UN and NATO.
• Provide policy analysis and advice to the High Representative and senior EEAS officials on CSDP matters.
• Coordinate with EU delegations, the European Commission, the Council, Member States, NGOs and think‑tanks to ensure coherent partnership actions.
• Monitor political and security developments, prepare briefing notes, reports and policy recommendations.
• Contribute to the preparation of EU positions for international fora and negotiations.

Required profile

• Successful completion of the CAST exam.
• Relevant experience in security, defence or foreign‑policy analysis, preferably within EU institutions or related organisations.
• Strong analytical, drafting and diplomatic skills.
• Ability to work in a multilingual, multicultural environment.
• Willingness to accept a one‑year contract, renewable up to six years under the CEOS framework.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract (initially one year) with the possibility of renewal up to six years.
• Work at the EEAS headquarters in Brussels, the hub of EU diplomatic activity.
• Opportunity to influence EU security and defence policy at a strategic level.