Join us at the NATO Communications & Information Agency (NCIA) and immerse yourself in the diverse environment of an international organization. You will have the unique opportunity to work with colleagues from across the NATO Alliance and collaborate on ground-breaking projects. 

We lead NATO’s digital endeavor and help enhance the way our member nations communicate and work together. We are on the frontlines against cyber-attacks and are in the midst of a fundamental technological transformation to help fulfill our mission: preserve peace and security for nearly one billion citizens.

Through our internship program, we aim to bring new, innovative ideas into the Alliance. You will get a first-hand look at the inner workings of an international tech organization, while adding valuable skills and experience to your CV.

About the Program

We offer internships lasting between 3 and 10 months. Our internship opportunities may commence at any point during the calendar year.

Before starting your internship with us, you will have to obtain a security clearance thus we remain flexible on potential start dates. Our helpful security teams will support you with this clearance process.

During this program you will join and support different teams and simultaneously learn from our business experts via on-the-job training and shadowing.

About the Internship

Internship duration:  6 months

Location: Brussels, Belgium

The Acquisition Office provides the full range of acquisition expertise and activities which support the planning, implementation and maintenance of the required capability to support the NCIA’s strategic goals and missions. These functions include Contracting, Logistics, and Cost Estimating and Analysis, among others. The Acquisition Office implements Best Practices as it relates to all acquisition activities, including Life Cycle Acquisition and ensures impartial, unbiased, timely and accurate execution of all actions performed. We develop, implement and monitor the compliance with NCIA acquisition policy and procedures, and conduct all source selection activities of the NCIA. We also establish, process, administer, and effectively communicate NCIA policies and practices and the documents and actions necessary to implement the NCIA’s acquisitions.

As an Intern – Procurement Policy, you will support the Head of Acquisition Policy by:

• Assisting in the development of specific Contracting (and overall Acquisition) standardization guidance concerning contracting policies and procedures relative to a broad spectrum of acquisition issues.
• Assisting the Head of Acquisition Policy in procurement policy related initiatives; producing the information required to respond to management needs
• Drafting and reviewing of procurement related policies and procedures, performing research and evaluating alternatives, drawing conclusions and formulating recommendations as necessary.

Who you are:

• A recent graduate or current student in a graduate or undergraduate school program in Purchasing Management or similar business related degree (Business, Law or Public Administration) with ideally a procurement specialization

• Any experience with contract management, procurement, purchasing, or vendor management is a nice to have
• Someone who enjoys working with others and has strong written and verbal communication skills
• Someone who has strong analytical skills and innovative thinking when finding solutions to problems
• An enthusiastic team player with strong team spirit
• A willingness to learn and desire for personal growth and development

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply to our internship program, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• You are a national of a NATO member country
• You are currently studying towards a university-level degree or have recently graduated in the past 12 months
• You have strong communication skills in English, both written and oral

We also request that you please attach the following documents to your application form:

• Copy of the university degree you have completed and/or
• Proof of ongoing studies with the dates clearly mentioned if you are still studying

Compensation

You will be compensated at a fixed taxable rate of 1,235.27 EUR per month, based on 38 hours of work per week and for travel expenses.

Thank you for your patience while we consider your application.

To learn more about NCIA and our work, please visit our website.