This RFQ has been relaunched by NATO due to the internal delays. Deadline Date: Friday 16 October 2026 Requirement: Contracting Assistant Location: Brussels, BE Full Time On-Site: No Time On-Site: 50% Total Scope of the request (hours): 380 Required Start Date: 23 November 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 Requirements 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.