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Deadline Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026 Requirement: Principal Contracting Assistant Location: Brussels, BE Full Time On-Site: Yes Time On-Site: 100% Total Scope of the request (hours): 560 Required Start Date: 30 September 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: Performs all contractual duties 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; Manages and processes a high volume of Request for Quotations (RFQs) and Purchase Orders (POs) under some urgency 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 Occasional business travel to NCIA The Hague office when required – not more than 4 times within a calendar year. The associated costs shall be included in the offer and covered by the respective rate. Requirements Skills, Knowledge & Experience: The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 4 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 6 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; NATO Procurement Knowledge and experience is desirable Desirable Experience and Education: 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 Vocational training at a higher administrative level, or equivalent combination of appropriate national qualifications and experience, supplemented by basic level contracting training courses. At least eight years' experience at a responsible level in contracting, finance or business. Demonstrated knowledge of competitive and sole source procurement procedures, price analysis techniques, contract law, contract administration and industrial practices. Experience with the procurement of software licenses; knowledge of different software models (perpetual and subscriptions). Ability to work responsibly and independently. Language Proficiency: Most of the work of the NCI Agency is conducted in the English language.