Job Specifications
Primary Location
Belgium-Brussels
NATO Body
NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)
Schedule
Full-time
Salary (Pay Basis)
1,334.96
Grade
INTERN
For more than 75 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliancefor nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is NATO’s technology and cyber hub. We are a team of 3400 civilian and military staff, working together to connect all corners of NATO and maintain its edge from 30 locations across the Alliance.
We are a key partner in NATO's Digital Transformation, working hand in hand with industry to provide technical solutions and expertise, facilitating political consultations and decision-making, and enabling multi-domain operations.
Our experts provide secure static and deployable communications infrastructure, satellite communications and information technology services, connected the Alliance’s forces, and strengthening NATO’s defence and deterrence posture. Fulfilling NCIA’s missions is possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to reinforce NATO’s edge, we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.
Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join NCIA, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us ensure seamless connectivity among Allied partner nations.
About The Program
The NCIA internship is a 6-month program based at one of our key hubs in The Netherlands, Belgium or Portugal. Our internship opportunities start from either 1 March or 1 September with the start date being dependent on the timeline to secure the required security clearance to work within the NATO community. During an internship, you will join and support a diverse international team and simultaneously learn from our experts via on-the-job training, working independently on purposeful projects or initiatives during your tenure.
About The Internship
Internship duration: 6 months
Location: Brussels, Belgium
The Office of the Chief of Acquisition (COA) provides the full range of acquisition expertise and activities that support the planning, implementation and maintenance of the required capability in support to the Agency’s strategic goals and missions. These functions include Contracting and Acquisition Lifecycle, which includes Integrated Product Support and Cost Estimating and Analysis. COA controls all NCI Agency procurement activities to ensure effective risk management and protects the legal and financial liabilities of the Agency by implementing the best practices to all acquisition activities, including Lifecycle Acquisition.
This internship within the Industry Relations Team (IRT) supports the Chief of Acquisition and the NCIA General Manager on industry engagement aligned to the Industry Strategic Engagement Plan (ISEP). You will help implement the ISEP by conducting research, analysis, and stakeholder coordination; collecting and analyzing market and company data from sources such as databases, surveys, and open-source platforms; and developing actionable, data-driven recommendations. You will present complex information in formats tailored to diverse audiences, collaborate with cross-agency teams and external industry representatives, and prepare reports, background materials, correspondence, and meeting minutes while managing follow-ups to ensure timely execution. The role also includes assisting with the planning and implementation of industry engagement activities or visits in alignment with the ISEP, contributing to strengthened relationships with the private sector and improved organizational insight into market dynamics.
About You
The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role is:
Business administration : Performs routine administration activities in a structured environment. Follows clear procedures and uses standard digital tools. Stores and files information following agreed procedures. Makes simple travel and meeting arrangements.
Business intelligence : Assists with the creation of regular business intelligence reports using standard tools. Supports data preparation from existing sources.
Data science : Under guidance, applies given data science techniques to data. Analyses and reports findings and remediates simple issues, using algorithms implemented in standard software frameworks and tools.
Behavioural Competencies
Deciding & Initiating Action: Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people; takes initiative and works under own direction; initiates and generates activity and introduces changes into work processes; makes quick, clear decisions which may include tough choices or considered risks
Creating & Innovating: Produces new ideas, approaches, or insights; creates innovative products or designs; produces a range of solutions to problems
Relating & Networking: Easily establishes good relationship
About the Company
Working for peace, security and freedom for one billion people.
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