Contract Manager at Alfred and Victoria Associate

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Contract Manager

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

Job Description
This position has the following core responsibilities:

• Preparing, negotiating, and recording business contracts on behalf of the group entities.
• Managing all contracts that the group is negotiating and intends to get into.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Leadership:

• Contribute to the management of company to support business growth.
• Support the implementation of the Group’s policies and procedure manual.
• Coach and mentor direct reports to ensure professionalism and ensure company’s core values are maintained.

Core/Technical:

• Craft, evaluate, negotiate and execute a wide variety of different contracts covering a range of transactions.
• Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts.
• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.
• Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters.
• Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension, or renewal according to what’s best for the company.
• Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the company itself.
• Assisting in the preparation of various contracts
• Approving all contract and contract management materials
• Ensuring all contract documentation is up to date.
• Ensuring contract compliance with the company’s policies and procedures
• Informing internal and external stakeholders of the status of contracts
• Investigating and addressing contract issues
• Collaborate with Legal in resolving legal disputes.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment:

• Drive compliance with Occupational Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies, processes, procedures, and applicable laws/legal requirements across company business.
• Take responsibility for their health & safety and those of stake holders across company business

Academic & Professional Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Contract Management and/or Administration, Engineering, or any relevant field
• 15-year experience in Contracts Administration/Management, preferably in EPCIC Projects in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Excellent analytical mind
• Excellent administrative skills
• Firm understanding of contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to pay attention to minutest detail.
• Skilled in contracts management and contracts law
• Ability to communicate at all levels without hitches.
• Firm understanding of Contract Scope
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft suits.

Skills & Competencies:
The key competences and proficiency levels required for the position of Contracts Manager are listed below:

• Communications - Skill
• Teamwork - Skill
• Change Management - Mastery
• Problem-solving - Mastery
• Results–oriented - Mastery
• Leadership – Mastery
• Analytical thinking – Mastery
• Contract Management - Mastery
• Negotiations – Mastery
• Excellent multitasking - Skill.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.