Contract and Compliance Officer at Palladium Group

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Contract and Compliance Officer

Ref No: req24010
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment type: Full Time
Reports to: C & C Manager

Job Summary

• The Contract and Compliance Officer will support with the Propcom + contract and compliance management process including the issuance and checking of due diligence documents for all sub-contractors, partners, consultants, service providers, etc. 
• The officer will provide support to ensure that all procurement, contracting and due diligence meets the needs and expectations of the client, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and Palladium International Ltd (and Palladium International Development Nigeria Ltd).

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and track the Due Diligence register for all service providers, subcontractors, grantees and consultants.
• Support to ensure completion of all due diligence assessment documentation before contracting.
• Ensure close out of all Due Diligence improvement plan by partners and support with Capacity Building of partners
• Drafting contracts and amendments to all service providers, partners, subcontractors, and consultants when due.
• Conduct on-site visit to verify partners Due Diligence documentation assertion, report findings with recommendations.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with Palladium Corporate Contract and Compliance function.
• Support to develop and maintain clear program contracting / procurement processes, guidelines and contractual instruments that are in line with the latest relevant FCDO requirements.
• Support to ensure fair and proper negotiations for all program contracts including service agreements, partnership agreements, subcontracts, and consultant agreements.
• Support with maintenance of effective contracts, partnership, and procurement tracking and management systems and a due diligence tracker.
• Support to ensure that all service providers, subcontractors, partners, or consultants are fully aware of FCDOs and Palladiums contractual requirements. This will be done through regular meetings, regular correspondence, face-to-face meetings, etc
• Support with the maintenance of all relevant due diligence for all partners, service providers and subcontractors in the Touchstone (Metrics Led) system and coordinate with the Grants Team on Grantee Due Diligence.
• Support with external audits and internal spot checks to ensure Propcom+ remains compliant with the standards of FCDO and Palladium International Limited
• Ensure maintenance of electronic documentation systems for all related records ensuring that they are kept in line with project data protection and confidentiality policy.
• Maintain good working relationships with the Grants Management and Finance teams.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.