Exercise Planner/NATO Joint Operations, Lecturer
Baltic Defence College
Full-time
Permanent employee
43,200 - 54,600 € per year
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking an experienced professional with deep expertise in exercise planning, capable of delivering high-quality education and contributing to curriculum development. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and communication skills with relevant military experience and a collaborative, innovative mindset.
Your Responsibilities
- Coordinate the planning, preparation, execution, and analysis of BALTDEFCOL joint and strategic level exercises (both intra- and interdepartmentally).
- Develop and teach modules, electives and/or classes to students of all courses in the area of NATO Joint Operations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for both staff and students.
- Supervise and evaluate student research activities.
- Conduct research in the expertise area.
Required Qualifications
- Experience and expertise in planning, preparation, execution, and analysis of military exercises (national and international, operational and strategic level).
- Experience delivering education or training in an academic or military environment.
- English proficient user: STANAG 6001, level 3.3.3.3. or equivalent.
- Security clearance level: NATO/EU Secret.
What We Offer
- 35 days of paid vacation per year;
- a stimulating working environment;
- a comprehensive attractiveness programme (incl. additional health benefits and relocation support);
- and excellent opportunities for professional development.
Position Details
Applicants are accepted only from NATO countries.
Application deadline: 17 September 2026
About us
The Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL) is a multinational centre of excellence for professional military education and defence-related research located in Tartu, Estonia.
We educate military officers, civilian experts, and government professionals from NATO and partner nations, contributing to the development of future leaders and strengthening international defence cooperation.
We educate military officers, civilian experts, and government professionals from NATO and partner nations, contributing to the development of future leaders and strengthening international defence cooperation.
BALTDEFCOL is the only English-language professional military education (PME) institution in continental Europe.
Our international staff combines military expertise, academic excellence, and professional support services to deliver high-quality education, research, and institutional support. We offer a unique working environment where collaboration, professionalism, innovation, and continuous learning are valued.
Joining BALTDEFCOL means becoming part of a diverse international community dedicated to advancing defence education and regional security.
Our international staff combines military expertise, academic excellence, and professional support services to deliver high-quality education, research, and institutional support. We offer a unique working environment where collaboration, professionalism, innovation, and continuous learning are valued.
Joining BALTDEFCOL means becoming part of a diverse international community dedicated to advancing defence education and regional security.
Questions about working at BALTDEFCOL or the recruitment process? Contact our Head of HR and Administration at kaisaliisa.kruuse@baltdefcol.org.