- Name: Jason Wiseman
- Age: 28
- Current location: Brussels, Belgium
- Home town: Toronto, Canada
- Education: BAH, Political Science, Queens, MA Specialization in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security, Inter-Disciplinary Center (IDC), Israel
- Current position: Secretary General
- Organization description: The Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA) is an umbrella organization that acts as a network facilitator in the Euro-Atlantic and beyond. ATA draws together political leaders, academics, military officials, journalists, and diplomats in an effort to further the values set forth in the North Atlantic Treaty, namely: democracy, freedom, liberty, peace, security, and the rule of law. ATA is, however, an independent organization separate from NATO.
- Bio: Secretary General of the Atlantic Treaty Association, Jason Wiseman has been with the ATA Headquarters since 2012 and worked as a National Security Analyst with the NATO Association of Canada since 2011. He holds an MA in Government with a Specialization in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security and a BAH in Political Science. His areas of expertise include Counter-Terrorism, State Failure, and Transnational Organized Crime.
- Countries I've worked in: Canada & Belgium
- Sector / subsectors: Security, Multilateral organizations, Defense
- Areas of expertise: Counter-Terrorism, State Failure, and Transnational Organized Crime.
- Region: Europe
- Sector: Government
- Degree subject: Political science
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Who are you and what do you do?
Jason Wiseman's job title reflects the importance of his position. As the Secretary General of the Atlantic Treaty Association, he works with a network of think tanks and NGOs that work on security and defense issues in 37 different countries.
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What's a day-in-the-life like for you?
Jason doesn't have a lot of normal days. Security challenges change rapidly. So what are the two most important skills that Jason needs to survive in his position?
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It's an elected position, what does that mean? And how did you get your job?
An internship in Canada led to a full-time position in Brussels. Jason explains how he scored his job.
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How did you get a visa to work in Belgium?
Working abroad is exciting. What's not exciting? Paperwork. Jason explains how he landed his work permit in Belgium.
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What do you enjoy about working internationally?
Working abroad is not about playing tourist. The airports and hotel rooms has long since worn off; Jason explains what keeps him going.
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What are some challenges that you've faced?
What is it like to work in someone else's country? Jason explains the one core skill needed to succeed.
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What skills does it take succeed in a career abroad?
It doesn't take a crystal ball to plan out your international career. However, looking forward doesn't hurt.
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What types of opportunities are available in this field?
Want to work with the Atlantic Treaty Association? Jason explains how you can land a job.
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How can you develop the skills needed to work in your field?
A degree isn't enough. Jason reveals that secret hidden weapon that sets applicants apart.
