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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.