Contract Specialist at the Programme Coordination and Monitoring Unit (PCMU) - GRID Consulting

GRID Consulting - Our client, the Programme Coordination and Monitoring Unit (PCMU), an establishment of Yobe State Government, supported by World Bank, Multi Sector Crisis Recovery Project. It has the mandate to oversee implementation of World Bank and other donor funded multi-sectoral Crisis Recovery Projects in the state.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Contract Specialist

Location: Yobe

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies and procedures for contract management and administration
• Review and monitor compliance by project team with established contracting procedures
• Work with Finance Specialist to ensure adherence to broader finance and risk requirements such as revenue recognition, pricing and discounting policies, export controls, etc.
• Draft, negotiate and evaluate the execution of Contracts such as non-disclosure agreement and public contracting
• Facilitate dialogue between project staff and also serve as the point of contact for beneficiaries, implementing partners, consultants, and contractors
• Provide recommendations on all standard and nonstandard contracts, and often negotiate directly with customer attorneys or purchasing staff until consensus has been reached
• Maintain contractual records and documentation
• Provide guidance on contract matters to MDAs' Project Implementation Units (PIUs) or other operational staff, including training to new program managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures
• Monitor competitive terms, contracting practices, and customer satisfaction with the terms and conditions, and recommend changes as appropriate
• Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, and interpret to support implementation
• Oversee compliance to service level agreements
• Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal, as applicable
• Develop rates and detailed economic proformas in support of contract negotiations
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reports on contracting activities to inform project management reports

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Social Sciences, Law, or any relevant field
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Experience working in complex matrix environment and effectively interacting with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of contract management in development program
• Practical understanding and experience of supplier contracts and ability to interpret complex contract terms
• Strong knowledge of public sector/government contracting regulations
• Very strong documentation and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment

Application Closing Date
12th May, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (cover letter & most recent resume) to: pcmu@gridconsulting.net stating the position applied for as the subject of the mail.

Note: Any applications without the appropriate job title as email subject will be rejected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.