Contract Specialist at Grid Consulting

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies and procedures for contract management and administration
• Review and monitor compliance by project team with established contracting procedures
• Work with Finance Specialist to ensure adherence to broader finance and risk requirements such as revenue recognition, pricing and discounting policies, export controls, etc.
• Draft, negotiate and evaluate the execution of Contracts such as non-disclosure agreement and public contracting
• Facilitate dialogue between project staff and also serve as the point of contact for beneficiaries, implementing partners, consultants, and contractors
• Provide recommendations on all standard and nonstandard contracts, and often negotiate directly with customer attorneys or purchasing staff until consensus has been reached
• Maintain contractual records and documentation
• Provide guidance on contract matters to MDAs' Project Implementation Units (PIUs) or other operational staff, including training to new program managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures
• Monitor competitive terms, contracting practices, and customer satisfaction with the terms and conditions, and recommend changes as appropriate
• Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, and interpret to support implementation
• Oversee compliance to service level agreements
• Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal, as applicable
• Develop rates and detailed economic proformas in support of contract negotiations
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reports on contracting activities to inform project management reports

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Social Sciences, Law, or any relevant field
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Experience working in complex matrix environment and effectively interacting with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of contract management in development program
• Practical understanding and experience of supplier contracts and ability to interpret complex contract terms
• Strong knowledge of public sector/government contracting regulations
• Very strong documentation and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment