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Internship HQ JFC Brunssum - Office of the Political Advisor (POLAD)

CompanyNATO
LocationBrunssum
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will monitor, analyze, and assess international security issues to connect military operations with the broader political context. Responsibilities include drafting policy papers, delivering briefings, and representing the office at internal meetings.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
6795
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
38 hours
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About the Role

Internship - Office of the Political Advisor (POLAD)

Primary Location:         Brunssum, the Netherlands

NATO Body: Headquarters Joint Force Command (HQ JFC) Brunssum

Office: Political Advisor (POLAD)

Schedule: Full-time

Closing date: 23 October 2026

Stipend: € 1477.30 (2026 rate) per month (taxable)

 

Description:

As an intern in the Office of the Political Advisor (POLAD) at HQ JFC Brunssum, you will help to monitor, analyze and assess the international security issues relevant to the JFC’s responsibilities. Part of that will be to ensure that the military focused work of the HQ is connected with the political context in which NATO operates. As such, you will be tasked with clarifying and analyzing the relevant political drivers and factors, and in this way contribute to the work of the HQ. In your time at JFC Brunssum, you will have the unique opportunity to work on classified projects and join a team of dedicated experts.

 

About the internship:

During this 6-month programme starting 30 August 2027 until 25 February 2028, you will join the Office of the POLAD where you will be tasked with some of the following activities:

1)    Conducting pertinent political and economic analysis on foreign policy and international security issues;

2)    Delivering written and oral briefings on political issues and events  that affect the HQ;

3)    Producing and assisting in the drafting of policy papers on those  issues;

4)    Representing the POLAD at internal HQ meetings.

The ideal candidate must:

1)     Hold a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Public Policy, Political Affairs, International Relations/Security Studies or similar;

2)    For the whole period of the internship be enrolled in a Master’s study in the field of Public Policy, Political Affairs International Relations/Security Studies   or similar;

3)    Possess knowledge of international organizations including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

4)    Have good analytical skills;

5)    Be able to produce policy papers in a timely manner;

6)    Have a strong grasp of, and interest in, current events related to  world politics and international security;

7)    Be able to effectively plan and organize the working time;

8)    Have the ability to work under pressure.

 

In addition, we are looking for candidates ideally having the following desirable skills:

1)    Strong computer skills (e.g. ECDL) including use of Microsoft Office package;

2)    Be dynamic, self-motivated and personable with an ability to work in a team environment with people from diverse backgrounds.

Stipend:

            1)   You will be compensated at a fixed taxable rate of € 1477.30 (2026 rates), per month based on 37.5 hours internship work hours per week.

            2)   We will also compensate you for travel costs to/from your university to HQ JFC Brunssum (within set cap rates).

            3)   Interns will be entitled to 2 days of leave for each full month (of 37.5 hours a week) of internship.

How to apply:

           1)   Complete the application form in the NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP) using following link:

           https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/5/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

           In the NTAP internship list, please select the HQ JFC Brunssum Office of the Political Advisor internship opportunity and apply.

          2)   Add a motivation letter and CV/Resume as mandatory attachments to the application in NTAP. This one-page essay should include your                       motivation for an internship at NATO / HQ JFC Brunssum, your interests, expectations and objectives.

Please note that only candidates fulfilling all eligibility criteria will be taken into consideration.

Please visit https://jfcbs.nato.int/contact for more information on internship criteria and requirements.

 

Key Skills
Political analysisEconomic analysisForeign policyInternational securityPolicy draftingBriefingAnalytical skillsPlanningOrganizationMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkCommunicationResearchInternational relations
Categories
Government & Public SectorSecurity & SafetyConsultingAdministrative
Benefits
Travel cost compensationPaid leave
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