Office: NATO Liaison Office (NLO) in the Republic of Moldova

Title: Intern (six positions)

Working Hours: 6 months, full-time (38 hours/week)

Salary (Gross): 350 EUR/month (paid in local currency at fixed conversion rate)

Location: Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Application Deadline: 23:59, 08 April 2026

1. Summary

The NATO Liaison Office (NLO) in the Republic of Moldova is a diplomatic mission representing NATO in the country. It facilitates political-military dialogue and cooperation between NATO and Moldova, supports reforms, and contributes to public diplomacy initiatives.

The NLO offers six internship positions in the following areas:

• Defence Capacity Building (DCB): Support project development and implementation.
• Professional Development Programme (PDP): Assist in organizing and evaluating training activities.
• Public Diplomacy (PD): Support communication initiatives and public outreach.

Candidates applying for multiple positions should submit a single application and indicate preferences in the motivation letter.

2. Qualifications and Experience

a. Essential

• Citizen of the Republic of Moldova
• Minimum age: 21
• Enrolled in or recently graduated (within 1 year) from relevant fields (IR, political science, law, etc.)
• Proficiency in Romanian and fluency in English
• Knowledge of political and security context
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Understanding of NATO and Moldova cooperation
• Strong learning orientation
• Ability to pass security screening

b. Desirable

• Project management experience
• Experience in public affairs and social media (for PD)
• Event planning experience

c. Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
• Adaptability and ability to work under pressure

3. Main Accountabilities

• Event management (training, seminars, logistics)
• Programme support and data analysis
• Drafting correspondence (English and Romanian)
• Preparing information notes
• Media monitoring and news bulletins (PD only)
• Social media content support (PD only)
• Other assigned duties

4. Benefits

• Development of project management skills
• Exposure to NATO procedures and international cooperation
• Experience in public diplomacy and communications
• Participation in event organization
• Understanding NATO–Moldova relations
• Professional international work environment
• English language improvement

5. Competencies

• Achievement orientation
• Clarity and accuracy
• Customer service orientation
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organisational commitment
• Self-control
• Teamwork

6. Terms of Recruitment

The internship is full-time for 6 months, including a 1-month probation period. A stipend of 350 EUR/month is provided. This position does not guarantee future employment.

7. Application Process

Step 1: Submit documents via email to:

admin.hr@NLO-Moldova.HQ.NATO.INT

Subject line: Position – SURNAME NAME

• CV
• Motivation letter (max. 300 words, in English)
• Two reference letters

Step 2: Shortlisted candidates (up to 25) will be invited for interviews.

Additional Information

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, sexual orientation, or disability.