STAVANGER, Norway – As part of the recruitment initiative launched earlier this year, NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) is preparing to recruit 20 new staff members to the organization before the end of 2026.
“We are recruiting to fill 20 NATO international civilian vacancies to augment the JWC’s existing workforce,” says Major Prittany, the JWC’s Human Resources Management Branch Head. “These vacancies will be announced on the NATO Talent Acquisition Platform as well as on the JWC’s website.”
“Nationals of all NATO member countries are eligible to apply,” she adds. “And we will be excited to see applications from countries where we currently have fewer staff, such as Finland and Sweden, NATO’s newest members.”
Major Prittany explains: “Our Nordic neighbours participate in all JWC-directed exercises, providing their expertise on topics such as the total defence concept or Arctic security. By working together to strengthen NATO’s readiness here at the JWC, we can positively impact our important mission and future growth.”
A unique NATO command in the North
Established in 2003 in Stavanger, Norway, the JWC remains one of the most ground-breaking organizations within NATO. A central enabler for warfare development and training, the JWC delivers NATO’s largest and most complex multi-domain exercises at the strategic and operational levels.
“It gives me great pride to see the dedication and effort the team brings to JWC’s mission every day. We have a shared purpose to make NATO better,” says Major Prittany.
“Together we make NATO better” has been the Joint Warfare Centre motto for a number of years, highlighting the important role it plays in strengthening NATO’s readiness and advancing the Alliance’s warfare expertise.
“I heard this JWC motto when I arrived here in August 2025 and I think it is truly inspiring. This is a place where NATO trains for Allied interoperability and readiness. To do this, the JWC partners with national training organizations and non-NATO entities. It is a place for professional growth, learning, great camaraderie and innovation.”
Our recruitment effort is to ensure our organization is fit for the future and delivers outputs at the complexity, scale and scope NATO requires.
– Major Prittany
JWC’s Human Resources Management Branch Head
“NATO is adapting to a changing world to keep the Alliance’s one billion people safe. To do this, we continue building our One Team with skilled and motivated people for various employment opportunities.”
Major Prittany notes that these opportunities include specialized expertise in “opposing forces, modelling and simulation, and artificial intelligence.”
Join the team that shapes tomorrow
Before joining the JWC as its Human Resources Management Branch Head, Major Prittany served as the Director of Operations at the 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron in New Mexico, United States.
Her previous assignments include mission support flight commander; senior protocol officer at the Pacific Air Force Command, and military personnel section commander at the 50th Force Support Squadron.
“I deployed in support of NATO operations several years ago, prior to this assignment. I enjoy working with people from different walks of life. It broadens my perspective of the world. The Joint Warfare Centre has people from 21 countries, of which 18 are also represented among the military staff,” she says.
“We have already welcomed 10 staff members to the organization this year as part of our recruitment initiative. Our staff is the JWC’s most valuable asset and the foundation of our future success and growth. Join the team. Go to the JWC’s website to find our current vacancies and information about how to apply.”
Asked how she feels about this era of change and transformation, Major Prittany says:
“It’s very exciting to be a part of this effort, knowing that the JWC is prepared to meet its mission and NATO’s future requirements with the right people and the right expertise.”
She adds: “It also helps that the JWC is located in an area with strong historical identity and surrounded by breathtaking views of the mountains and the fjords. Norway has a proud NATO heritage as a founding member of the organization since 1949. The city of Stavanger has been hosting NATO since 1994. Our region is vibrant and offers many attractions. Overall, it’s a great place to live and work.”
Known as “the oil capital of Norway,” Stavanger is located on the country’s southwestern coast and boasts a highly international population. Together with its neighbouring city of Sandnes, it makes up Norway’s third-largest metropolitan area. With its picturesque mountains and fjords, the region is home to some of Norway’s most famous natural sights.
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