CDT-0020 Business Continuity Consultancy (NS) BELGIUM - 28 Jul

Deadline Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
 
Requirement: Business Continuity Consultancy
 
Location: Brussels, BELGIUM
 
Full Time On-Site: Yes
 
Time On-Site: 100%
 
Not to Exceed: 90 EUR
 
Total Scope of the request (hours): 890 (estimate)
 
Required Start Date: No Later Than 18 August 2026
 
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
 
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
 
Please do NOT apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:

1. Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
2. Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
3. Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position

Any applications that do NOT meet all the above - and do not CLEARLY show these on the CV - will be deleted.
 
Introduction

• The Cyber and Digital Transformation Division (CDT) oversees all aspects of cyber and digital transformation across the entire NATO enterprise and is the principal institutional engine for advancing the Alliance's agenda on those issues. The division also coordinates on all aspects linked to countering hybrid actions. As a fully integrated civilian-military Division, it combines the strategic insight of the International Staff (IS) with the operational expertise of the International Military Staff (IMS), enabling coherent, credible, and actionable advice to NATO's senior decision-making bodies.
• The Digital Readiness and Operations (DROP) Section aligns digital enablers with operational requirements and ensures, in close coordination with the Capability Development and Plans Directorate, that resilient, interoperable, and mission-focused digital capabilities and services are effectively supporting Alliance readiness. This overarching objective is accomplished by providing executive support for the execution of the governance and the implementation of programmes and initiatives involving federation and interoperability of digital capabilities; governance support for the execution Education, Training, Exercises and Evaluation (ETEE); and leading NATO's efforts in Radio Frequency Spectrum (RFS) availability and management.

Tasks
 
The contractor will effectively and efficiently provide the following services, with a special focus on Business Continuity:
 
Provide support to the NATO Enterprise Business Continuity process. This includes setting the direction and requirements regarding Business Continuity for ICT, defining the NATO Enterprise part of Business Continuity maturity and other related tasks as necessary.
 
Measurement:

• Acts as the staff lead and CDT PoC for all Business Continuity (BC) aspects regarding CDT Business Continuity within NATO HQ and its CISO role for the NATO Enterprise
• Take into account the BC Programme of Work for all CDT relevant topics especially on Maturity, Discipline, BIA, S&R and CIS.
• Redraft and update the existing NATO Enterprise Directive on Business Continuity for Technology
• Redraft and update the existing NATO Enterprise Directive on Business Continuity for Technology
• Update and if necessary, redraft the related Maturity Model.

Provide continuous and quality executive advice to the CDT leadership on the ongoing work of the BCAG including current and upcoming BC challenges for CDT.
 
Measurement:  Provide tailored advice on BC to the CDT leadership, provide support to BCISOA to enable and facilitate risk-based decisions for the NATO Enterprise, taking into account BC relevant issues.
 
Provide the BC angle and expertise in support of Education, Training, Exercises and Evaluation (ETEE) accomplished or supported by CDT, in relation with BC.
 
Measurement: Supports the execution of ETEE, in relation with the BC Discipline.
 
Provide BC expertise in support of the lessons learned/lessons identified (LL/LI) from exercises, training events and operations.
 
Measurement: Captures and assesses lessons learned/lessons identified (LL/LI) from exercises, training events and operations, who included BC related topics.
 
Provide BC expertise in ICT CapabilityDevelopmentand Defense Planning (C3 domain).
 
Measurement: the "Business Continuity by design" approach is reflected in CDT advice for CPPs, JSAs, URs, NDPP etc.
 
Prepare the CDT contributions to the regular BC briefings and reports
 
Measurement: Delivery as required for the regular monthly BCAG meetings, the annual BC Conference, the annual BC Board and the BC Report to the Secretary General.
 
Provide support to unforeseen urgent requirements as necessary.
 
Requirements
Security and non disclousure agreemrnt:

• The contractor must be in possession of a NATO SECRET security clearance.

Profile 
 
Required:

• The contractor must have previous knowledge and experience with Business Continuity with a focus on ICT (minimum 2 years), preferably in the context of NATO Enterprise.
• The contractor must be able to manage multiple stakeholders and act as a point of contact, distributing tasks on behalf of his leadership, collecting and aggregating contributions to deliver the requested products.
• The contractor must be able to set up and direct meetings and workshops as appropriate.
• The applicant must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in expertise in business continuity management within ICT domains.
• The applicant must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in familiarity with NATO operational structures, protocols, and security requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to commit to a flexible working schedule as outlined above
• ISO 22301 Fundamentals of Business Continuity & Resilience certification