C004809 Contracting Assistant (NS) - FRI 1 May

Deadline Date: Friday 1 May 2026 Requirement: Contracting Assistant Location: Brussels, BE Full Time On-Site: No Time On-Site: 50% Total Scope of the request (hours): 1114 Required Start Date: 15 June 2026 End Contract Date: 31 December 2026 Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET Duties & Role: Under the direction of the Principal Contracting Officer, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following: Addresses all contractual matters relating to the competitive and sole source procurement process, including; drafting, coordination and release of solicitations, evaluation and analysis of bids, discussions with bidders, and award of contracts in accordance with the Agency's procurement procedures; Coordinates and liaises with contractors to ensure compliance and timely performance of contract tasks; Performs contract administration tasks including processing changes and amendments, Reviews business cases (requirements, potential benefits and options) and determines appropriate procurement routes. e.g., open market or collaborative framework; Investigates, resolves or escalates procurement related issues and problems; Implements supplier service improvement actions and programmes; Supports the local internal Customers with procurement related issues; Provides high quality and timely contribution to ACQ and NCI Agency reporting; Keeps line manager informed of problems and concerns; Performs any other duties as may be required

Skill, Knowledge & Experience: The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience. Knowledge of monitoring and maintaining all required financial records for compliance and audit to all agreed requirements; Knowledge of using appropriate procurement methods; Experience with high value, high volume framework type contracts for services; Desirable Experience and Education: NATO Procurement Knowledge and experience is desirable Working in the public sector; Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements. Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization Language Proficiency: Most of the work of the NCI Agency is conducted in the English language.