#NC25___181333 - Senior Contracting Assistant - Closed
Deadline: August 17, 2025
Requester: NATO
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Job type: Contractor
Start date: September, 2025
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
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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;
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Coordinates and liaises with contractors to ensure compliance and timely performance of contract tasks;
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Performs contract administration tasks including processing changes and amendments;
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Reviews business cases (requirements, potential benefits and options) and determines appropriate procurement routes. e.g., open market or collaborative framework;
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Investigates, resolves or escalates procurement related issues and problems;
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Supports the local internal Customers with procurement related issues;
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Provides high quality and timely contribution to ACQ and NCIA reporting;
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Keeps line manager informed of problems and concerns;
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Performs any other duties as may be required.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
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Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience;
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Knowledge of monitoring and maintaining all required financial records for compliance and audit to all agreed requirements;
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Knowledge of using appropriate procurement methods;
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Experience in automated data processing tools;
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Advanced skills with spreadsheet and word processing tools;
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Proven ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing;
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Experience with high value, high volume, high speed framework type contracts for services;
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Experience with output / performance base contracts including reviewing Statement of Works and providing advice as needed;
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Knowledge of NATO policies, rules, regulations, procedures, particularly Procurement but also Personnel, Contracting and Financial;
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Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
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