Business Control Services Intern

Business Control Services Intern

For more than 75 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is NATO’s technology and cyber hub. We are a team of 3400 civilian and military staff, working together to connect all corners of NATO and maintain its edge from 30 locations across the Alliance.

We are a key partner in NATO's Digital Transformation, working hand in hand with industry to provide technical solutions and expertise, facilitating political consultations and decision‑making, and enabling multi‑domain operations.

Our experts provide secure static and deployable communications infrastructure, satellite communications and information technology services, connected the Alliance’s forces, and strengthening NATO’s defence and deterrence posture. Fulfilling NCIA’s missions is possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to reinforce NATO’s edge, we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.

Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join NCIA, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us ensure seamless connectivity among Allied partner nations.

The NCIA internship is a 6‑month program based at one of our key hubs in The Netherlands, Belgium or Portugal. Our internship opportunities start from either 1 March or 1 September with the start date being dependent on the timeline to secure the required security clearance to work within the NATO community. During an internship, you will join and support a diverse international team and simultaneously learn from our experts via on‑the‑job training, working independently on purposeful projects or initiatives during your tenure.

Internship duration: 6 months

Location:

The Hague, Netherlands

Finance is responsible to the General Manager and the NCI Agency Supervisory Board for all aspects of financial management and related governance for the Agency covering customer funding for services. Finance has the responsibility for customer rates and financial plan preparation, internal budgetary and fiscal activities in addition to embedding financial policy and provision of financial advice across all business and functional areas of the NCI Agency.

Financial Business Controlling Intern (Projects – TH Branch)

Working within the Financial Planning, Management and Analysis Branch, this internship supports the Hague (TH) Center of Excellence, which oversees financial business controlling of capability projects funded through common and national streams. You will assist in coordinating and monitoring project execution, supporting project closure activities, and refining dashboards and metrics that enable improved oversight. Under the guidance of the Business Controller and finance colleagues, you will liaise with COO sections to track closure progress and contribute to reducing the number of outstanding project closures requiring billing.

This role provides hands‑on experience in financial controlling, dashboard improvement, and project lifecycle management.

• Business administration:
  Performs routine administration activities in a structured environment. Follows clear procedures and uses standard digital tools. Stores and files information following agreed procedures. Makes simple travel and meeting arrangements.
• Database administration:
  Assists in database support activities.

• Deciding & Initiating Action: Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people; takes initiative and works under own direction; initiates and generates activity and introduces changes into work processes; makes quick, clear decisions which may include tough choices or considered risks.
• Creating & Innovating: Produces new ideas, approaches, or insights; creates innovative products or designs; produces a range of solutions to problems.
• Relating & Networking: Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; relates well to people at all levels; builds wide and…