Requirement: Project and Service Management Assistant
Location: Brussels, BELGIUM
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Not to Exceed Rate: 54 EUR
Total Scope of the request (hours): 836
Required Start Date: 3 August 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Please do NOT apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:
- Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
- Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
- Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position
Duties & Role:
A Project and Service Assistant is responsible for assisting project managers and service teams with day-to-day operations, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope. They coordinate schedules, organize meetings, prepare documentation, track project progress, and maintain accurate records. The role may also handle service requests, monitor deadlines, manage invoices or purchase orders, and support reporting activities. Maintaining quality standards, resolving minor issues, and escalating more complex matters to senior staff are also key responsibilities.
Overall, the position ensures efficient project execution and high- quality service support while keeping communication clear and processes organized.
The contractor will provide support services and deliverables as follows:
- Project management support
- Support project-related presentations and documentation
- Oversee and maintain data quality in Business Management Tools
- Support issuance of Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders and Operational Level Agreement
- Produce Meeting minutes and note taking for project meetings and Project/Programme board
- Manage and coordinate project-related meetings
- Stakeholder support
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
- The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
- At least 3 years' experience in a progressively responsible project administrative support role;
- Experience in organizing and maintaining project documentation, ensuring version control, and archiving;
- Experience of documentation management systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SharePoint);
- Experience with Project management and/or Enterprise Resource Planning tools;
- Experience in the use of Business Information (BI) Tools to generate accounting and finance reports (including time accounting);
- Proven experience in preparing status reports, and providing risk assessments;
- Proficiency in tracking project milestones, timelines, budgets, and progress reporting;
- Experience serving as a liaison between stakeholders, responding to queries, and distributing updates;
- Knowledge of project budgeting and experience in tracking and reporting on financial performance;
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities;
- High attention to detail and accuracy;
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling effective communication with stakeholders at all levels;
- Ability to train and support team members on management tools;
- Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization.
- Highly motivated, team player, able to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams;
- Strong listening, writing and communication skills in English (additional languages is considered a plus);
- Advanced analytical skills;
- Experience in organizing meetings, conferences and events, coordinating with various stakeholders.
