Contract Specialist at a Leading Indigenous Oil & Gas Company - OMJ Consult

OMJ Consult - Our client, a high-performance driven & Leading Indigenous Niche player in the EPCIC space Oil & Gas sector of the Nigerian, in response to current expansion, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Contract Specialist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the full contract lifecycle, from pre-award planning and solicitation through negotiation, award, administration, and close-out.
• The role provides leadership and supervision to contract staff, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, and best practices.
• The position supports project and operational teams by mitigating contractual risks, managing variations and claims, and ensuring value for money.
• The Contract Specialist Supervisory role also serves as a key advisor to management on contractual, commercial, and risk-related matters while fostering collaboration with internal stakeholders and external contractors.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including pre-award planning, tendering, negotiation, award, administration, and close-out.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, amendments, and variations in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project, procurement, and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, corporate governance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor contractor performance and manage contractual risks, claims, and disputes.
• Evaluate and administer change orders, variations, and claims, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Support bid and tender processes, including preparation and review of the Scope of Work, pricing structures, and commercial terms.
• Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, and documentation.
• Participate in contractual meetings, negotiations, and clarification sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for cost control, value improvement, and risk mitigation.
• Support audits by providing contract documentation and explanations as required.
• Prepare contractual reports, recommendations, and briefings for management.

For Supervisory Roles (Additional Responsibilities):

• Supervise and mentor contract/procurement staff.
• Review and approve contractual documents prepared by team members.
• Establish and improve contract management processes and procedures.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Procurement, or related field from a recognized university. Professional certification is a plus.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Contract Management and SCM.
• Professional certification in Contract Management, Procurement, or Commercial Management is required or highly desirable.
• Certification from recognized bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Discreet with confidential information and emotionally intelligent.
• Able to multitask and work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
13th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to: omjconsult42@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.