Team Member, Contract Management & Foreign Procurement at Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc)

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) was established to distribute quality electric power to its customers, using modern technology and tools. The company desires to build a team of professionals who will manage its operations under global best practices.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, (AEDC) the electric distribution company for the FCT, Niger, Kogi and Nassarawa States, is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Team Member, Contract Management & Foreign Procurement

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The role of Team Member, Contract Management & Foreign Procurement is to support the Team Lead, Contract Management& Foreign procurement.

Main Accountabilities

• Participate in the negotiation of contract terms on a range of procurements.
• Undertake tendering, evaluation, placement and monitoring of a portfolio of procurement.
• Develop and propose performance measures for specific contracts, ensure the implementation of same upon execution.
• Proactively engage key stakeholders for all projects, and create contract management plans as required for critical contracts.
• Plan, convene, and coordinate kick-off meetings, periodic performance reviewing meetings, and contract close-out meeting as required for key contracts, ensure that all relevant outcomes are documented, filed, and disseminated to the stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all contracts at all times, both manually and electronically.
• Monitor expenses and payments for all contracts to ensure that there are no cost over-runs, and initiate corrective action as may be required.
• Prepare all official communication required for giving updates, reporting performance, and all other formal communication that may be required for general management and administration of contracts.
• Assume primary responsibility for ensuring timely delivery of all project/contracts, including obtaining required clearances and approval.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports of milestones, commitments, and maturing obligations on all contracts.
• Ensure version control, and review all requests for contact amendment to establish business case.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Degree (Commercial) or equivalent - Completed relevant and similar certifications in purchasing.
• At least 3 Cognate years’ experience and proficient with the use of IT system. knowledge of relevant purchasing rules and regulations.

Application Closing Date
5: pm GMT 20th June, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their curriculum vitae and a cover letter and should be emailed to: hr.recruitment@abujaelectricity.com  The subject of your mail should be the position being applied for i.e.: Team Member, Contract Management & Foreign Procurement.

The cover letter should be addressed to:
The MD/CEO,
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc,
1 Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way
Wuse Zone 4,
Abuja, FCT,
Nigeria
Attention: The Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services.

NB: Only applications sent directly to the above email address and follow the above instructions will be considered