DCB Programme Assistant

PRIMARY LOCATION: Chisinau, Moldova
ORGANIZATION: NATO Liaison Office (NLO) in the Republic of Moldova
TITLE : DCB Programme Assistant
GRADE : Locally Engaged Staff Grade 6
WORKING HOURS: Full time, 38 hours per week
APPLICACTION DEADLINE: 23:59, 24.09.2025
SALARY: 2,095.09 €, paid in local currency at fixed conversion rate + applicable adjustment(s) and allowance(s), subject to local taxation
CONTRACT DURATION: 3 years
1. SUMMARY
The NATO Liaison Office (NLO) is a diplomatic mission that promotes political dialogue and practical cooperation between NATO and the Republic of Moldova and facilitates NATO’s advice and assistance in support of ongoing reforms and joint projects, as requested by the authorities of the Republic of Moldova. The Defence Capacity Building (DCB) cell of the NLO facilitates delivery of practical cooperation to Moldova in nearly twenty areas of cooperation.
The DCB Office works under the Operations Division (OPS), specifically the Defence Security and Cooperation Directorate (DSCD), which facilitates political-military decision-making and programme implementation with partner nations to strengthen resilience, promote integrity, transparency, accountability and good governance in the defence and related security sector. This enhances the institutional and defence capabilities of partner nations so that they can better respond to crises at home and abroad.
The DCB Programme Assistant provides support for a broad range of organizational and administrative activities, in support of all defence capacity building projects and activities run by the OPS DCB cell in Moldova.
Full Vacancy Notice including Qualifications and Experience, Main Accountabilities, Competencies, Contract and Remuneration Package can be found by following this link.

2. HOW TO APPLY
Applications are to be sent to the following email address: admin.hr@NLO-Moldova.HQ.NATO.INT
with subject line [Last Name, Frist Name of the Candidate], [DCB Programme Assistant]. Applications submitted by other means (e.g. post, fax, etc) will not be accepted.
The application should be in English and contain your latest relevant CV and a cover letter answering the following questions:
- What is your motivation for applying for this post
- What experience and skills make you a successful candidate for this post?
Please provide the names and contact information of three referees who know you professionally (no family relatives) in your CV.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for selective assessments (e.g., practical/written test, interview).
The deadline for application is: 23:59, 24.09.2025.
The successful candidate will be offered a contract following a medical and background/security check.