Project Officer Contracted Services
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- Grade
- Not specified
- Contract
- Seconded National Expert (SNE)
- Basic salary estimate
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- Deadline
- January 12, 2027 at 11:59 PM · Europe/Brussels
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
European Defence Agency
The European Defence Agency supports member states in developing defence capabilities and strengthening European defence cooperation.
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The Project Officer Contracted Services manages the EDA AIRMEDEVAC project and the full lifecycle of framework and specific contracts supporting participating Member States and CSDP missions and operations. The strongest stated requirement is at least seven years of relevant professional experience combined with proven procurement and contract management experience.
The role directly supports participating Member States and CSDP missions and operations by managing the AIRMEDEVAC project and contracted services that deliver operational support.
What you would do
- Manage the EDA AIRMEDEVAC project and related contracted services in support of participating Member States and CSDP missions and operations, ensuring effective project governance and service delivery.
- Manage the full lifecycle of framework and specific contracts, from identification and consolidation of user requirements to procurement documentation, evaluation support, contract implementation, performance monitoring and administrative closure.
- Coordinate the operational, contractual and financial implementation of specific contracts, including budget planning and monitoring, calls for funds, allocation of funds, verification of supporting documents, invoice processing and reporting.
- Maintain close working relationships with contributing Member States, end users, EU stakeholders, service providers and other partners, acting as a focal point for timely resolution of contractual and operational issues.
- Prepare and coordinate project governance activities, including Project Management Group meetings, briefings, decision documents, presentations, minutes, action tracking and follow-up with stakeholders.
- Monitor service delivery and contractual performance, identify risks and corrective actions, and coordinate EDA follow-up in the event of operational changes, incidents or other unplanned developments affecting contract execution.
- Contribute to the development of new contracted solutions in support of operations and missions, including market engagement, business-case development, requirements definition and coordination with relevant EDA support functions.
- Ensure accurate, traceable and up-to-date project records and contribute to lessons learned, process improvement, knowledge management and internal coordination across the Contracted Services function.
Eligibility snapshot
Must have
- A university degree (or equivalent academic degree) in a field relevant to the post.
- At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven experience in the management of complex projects and service contracts involving multiple stakeholders in an international or multinational environment.
- Proven experience in procurement and contract management, including preparation of tender specifications or equivalent contractual documentation and monitoring of contract implementation.
- Proven experience in financial management, including budget planning and monitoring, verification of invoices or supporting documents, and financial reporting.
- Good understanding of aeromedical evacuation, aviation support services or comparable operational support services, including challenges associated with service delivery in operational environments.
- Good knowledge of the EU security and defence environment, including CSDP and the wider international defence environment, and a good understanding of EDA's role and activities relevant to the post.
- A very good command of written and spoken English, with strong drafting and briefing skills.
Advantageous
- Hold a recognised project management or contract management qualification.
- Professional experience related to AIRMEDEVAC, fixed-wing or rotary-wing aviation services, medical support to operations, or comparable contracted operational services.
- Understanding of EDA activities relating to contracted services in support of military and civilian operations and missions, or knowledge of European public procurement rules.
- Experience of supporting organisational or process change and of developing new service-delivery solutions.
- The following will be considered an advantage.
Contract and workplace context
Seconded National Expert post. Applicants normally require sponsorship from an eligible public administration; verify the notice.
Source notice
Status: Open Opening date: 2026-10-09T12:00:00+00:00 Application page Details Status Open Opening date 9 October 2026 Deadline 12 January 2027, 23:59 (CET) Department European Defence Agency Agency EDA - European Defence Agency Vacancy Type Public and Inter-Agency Type of Contract Seconded National Expert (SNE) Grade…
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