OCO Intern – NATO STO Collaboration Support Office

About the role

The OCO Intern will support the Operations and Coordination Office (OCO) of NATO's Science and Technology Organization (STO) in Paris. Working under the Staff Officer, the intern assists the Front Office and the Scientific and Technical Committee (STC) staff with a variety of administrative and logistical tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to OCO Front Office and STC staff.
• Assist in organizing business meetings, symposia, workshops, task groups and other technical events.
• Prepare call‑for‑papers, author instructions, program announcements, preprints and meeting proceedings for distribution.
• Maintain records, contacts and databases as required.
• Support project administration, including event organization and publication processes, while respecting deadlines and priorities.
• Draft non‑technical documents for signature and execute special projects that aid forecasting, planning and control.
• Develop and test new ideas to improve the Collaborative Programme of Work.
• Represent the CSO in communications with international program participants.

Required profile

• Completed at least two years of university education in a relevant field or equivalent training.
• Ability to take accurate notes or write meeting reports.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• No prior professional experience required.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time internship based in Paris.
• Monthly stipend of €1,503.06.
• Opportunity to work within an international defence and security environment.