Specialist, Contract Management at Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Specialist, Contract Management;

Location: Lagos, NG

Job Summary
Facilitate the tendering and contracting processes for general goods (e.g. office supplies, consumables, diesel, etc) organisation-wide and services in line with Etisalat procurement policies.

Principal Functions

• Contracts (various: including formal, short form, and annual contracts) - Drafting, tenders, Evaluation, Negotiation and Execution:
• Non-Disclosure Agreements, Sales / Purchasing Agreements, Subcontracts, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Master Agreements, review of customer proposed terms and conditions
• Technical and Commercial Contracting
• Serve as the support resource for internal customers on contractual matters and escalate as appropriate.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.
• Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness.
• Maintain records of Performance and Bank Guarantees and Manage their receipt, monitoring and release
• Support contract close-out, extension or renewal activities.
• Carry out tendering and evaluation process in accordance with Etisalat policies and procedures.
• Receive proposals, tenders from relevant vendors
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.
• Keep abreast of global and local best practice with respect to tendering and contract management.
• Identify and report potential conflict of interest conditions in the tendering and contracting process.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Contracts Managers, (IT & Network Contract / Commercial & Outsourcing)
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Contracts Manager, (IT & Network Contract / Commercial & Outsourcing)

Educational Requirements

• First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Three (3) - Five (5) years work experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• A proficient Contracting & Procurement personnel with ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural /diverse environment.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following commercial, technical and
• interpersonal areas:
• Application of contracting and procurement processes and tools.
• Forms of Contracts and their application.
• Supporting interface with internal customers.
• Effective communications at all levels of management both internally and externally.
• Basic knowledge of contracting phases, including post-award contract management Creative thinker capable of developing innovative solutions and a motivated self-starter with a track record of delivery.
• Basic understanding of legal, finance, taxation and commercial issues related to contracting.
• Ability to analyze information and come up with insightful recommendations.

Application Closing Date
24th March, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online