Location: Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), Mons, Belgium
Salary: 5,043 EUR per month
Grade: NATO Grade G11
Deadline: 4 May 2025, 10:59 PM
Job Summary:
The Digital Media Specialist will manage and develop NATO’s Arabic and/or Farsi-language social media presence to support strategic communication objectives. The role involves audience analysis, content creation, campaign management, and engagement with Middle East audiences to promote NATO’s missions and values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement social media strategies targeting Arabic and/or Farsi-speaking audiences.
- Create culturally relevant content including posts, graphics, and videos.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on social media engagement and trends.
- Collaborate with NATO information operations and psychological operations teams.
- Engage with audiences in English and Arabic and/or Farsi, ensuring timely and sensitive communication.
- Develop and refine social media protocols and best practices for NATO forces.
Qualifications:
- University degree in Marketing, Public Affairs, Digital Publishing, Information Science, or related fields (with one year of relevant experience), or equivalent advanced vocational training (with two years of experience).
- Fluent in English; fluency in Arabic and/or Farsi highly desirable.
- At least one year of experience in social media strategy and content creation.
- Experience analyzing digital media engagement data.
- Understanding of Middle Eastern cultures and current geopolitical issues.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to deploy for up to 180 days for missions or exercises.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and analytical skills.
- Commitment to NATO values including diversity, inclusion, integrity, and transparency.
Contract Type:
Three-year definite duration contract under NATO’s 2030 Agenda, subject to possible extension.
For further information or application please see NATO’s website.
