Assistant Contracts Manager

Job Summary:
The Assistant Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end contract management process, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts in alignment with international standards. This role requires strong legal expertise, stakeholder management, and attention to detail to ensure compliance and mitigate contractual risks. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with various internal departments and external parties to optimize contractual processes and ensure organizational objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure compliance with international standards and organizational policies.
• Manage the complete contract lifecycle, including initiation, execution, monitoring, and renewal.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of contracts within contract management systems.
• Support the procurement and legal teams in handling RFPs, tenders, and vendor agreements.
• Identify potential contractual risks and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Act as a key liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders to facilitate contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, ensuring timely renewals and modifications where necessary.
• Provide guidance on legal and contractual matters to support decision-making processes.
• Stay up to date with legal developments relevant to contract management and procurement practices.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Law is essential.
• Paralegal certification is advantageous.

Professional Qualifications:

• CIPS certification is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar role or in contracts management, procurement, or legal affairs.
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in accordance with international standards.
• Strong background in managing the full contract lifecycle, from initiation to renewal.
• Familiarity with RFP and tender processes.
• Experience working as a paralegal or in contract management, demonstrating a thorough understanding of legal terminologies and contractual clauses.
• Ability to effectively liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders, showcasing strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in contract register databases or contract management systems.

Other Requirements:

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English (Arabic proficiency is advantageous).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant contract management software.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance in contracts.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills for collaboration with various teams.
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating contractual risks.
• High level of integrity and transparency in handling contractual risks and address them effectively.
• Integrity and transparency.