Requirement: Communication Event Officer
Location: Mons, BELGIUM
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Not to Exceed Rate: 54 EUR
Total Scope of the request (hours): 975
Required Start Date: 1 July 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Please do NOT apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:
- Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
- Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
- Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position
Duties & Role:
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver internal and external events, including workshops, conferences, and official engagements.
- Manage all event logistics, including venue coordination, scheduling, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop event communication plans to ensure effective promotion, participation, and coverage.
- Support on-site event delivery, ensuring smooth execution and addressing any issues as they arise.
- Evaluate event outcomes and prepare post-event reports with recommendations for improvement.
- Manage and consolidate customer and stakeholder feedback received through multiple channels, including events.
- Analyse feedback and engagement trends to provide recommendations for improving communication effectiveness and stakeholder experience.
- Coordinate with internal and external departments to implement improvements based on feedback.
- Prepare reports and presentations on communication and event performance for senior management.
- Provide guidance to staff on handling feedback and stakeholder interactions in a consistent and professional manner.
- Support Senior Management in developing and implementing effective communication strategies.
- Assist in communicating key messages and strategic priorities to internal and external audiences.
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate communications across all channels.
- Lead and manage key communication and event-related projects and initiatives.
- Plan and oversee the design, content, and production of communication and marketing materials to support events and broader initiatives.
- Manage internal communications, including memos, newsletters, and announcements.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and distribute communication materials.
- Ensure all communications are aligned with organizational branding and messaging.
- Build and maintain the organization's image and media library, including event coverage.
- Manage and update the Chief's blog with relevant communications and event highlights.
- Work closely with the IKM Officer to ensure SharePoint content is accurate, current, and engaging.
- Collaborate with internal teams and partner entities to generate innovative communication and event strategies.
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
- The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
- A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and up to 1 year post-related experience;
- Experience in communications and/or event management.
- Proven ability to plan and deliver events effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
- Ability to develop and deliver communication activities across multiple channels.
- Analytical skills to assess feedback and improve outcomes.
- Ability to produce clear reports and presentations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
- Professional, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Extensive working experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) toolsetS
