# C004809 Contracting Assistant (NS) - FRI 16 Oct RELAUNCH

> EMW, Inc. · Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-10-05

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** AAS

## Description

**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.

## Apply

[Apply at EMW, Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/emw/j/5394F7D22B/apply)

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