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Propcom Mai-Karfi Vacancy for a Contracts Coordinator

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Propcom Mai-Karfi, a six-year project working to improve the livelihoods of Nigeria’s rural poor through targeted market initiatives, is seeking a high-performing, results-oriented professional to serve as Contracts Coordinator Section Manager.

Propcom Mai-karfi aims to increase incomes for 500,000 poor Nigerians, including 50% women, by enhancing employment opportunities and improving productivity in selected agricultural and other rural markets in Northern Nigeria. Propcom Mai-karfi, which runs through December 2017, is managed by GRM International, in partnership with Technoserve, for the U K Department for International Development.
The Contracts Coordinator will be responsible for Propcom Mai-karfi’s contract management process including the creation and/or utilisation of relevant contracts for programme consultants, contractors and vendors; the negotiation of contract rates as well as the management of contracts in collaboration with relevant supervising officers.


Position: Contracts Coordinator
Responsibilities will include:

• Managing contracts between Propcom Mai-karfi and all service providers
• Ensuring:

Fair and proper negotiations for all programme contracts
The existence and implementation of clear programme contracting guidelines
The existence and utilisation of effective contracts and grants tracking and management systems
All contracts meet relevant legal requirements
All invoices are vetted as submitted by vendors and consultants and availability of the required supporting documents
The effectiveness of the working relations between the programme and the Contracts and Compliance section in GRM HQ
That all contractual instruments are in line with the latest GRM guidelines

• Advising the programme on legal implication of contracts or projects
• Managing the procurement tender process for the programme
• Overseeing the implementation of Grants

Required Skills & Experience:

• A Master’s degree in a related discipline
• Excellent skills in identifying relevant contractors and consultants and negotiating appropriate contract and consultancy fee rates
• Ability to develop relevant consultancy or contractual instruments and set milestones for monitoring of delivery
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong skills in business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English

In return we offer:

• A friendly and team-based working environment in Abuja
• Opportunity to collaborate with national and international colleagues
• Opportunity to make a vital contribution to an innovative Nigerian development programme
• A competitive salary with benefits

Applications are encouraged from all those who can clearly demonstrate sound evidence of success in contract management process -(developing, negotiating and managing) and a passion for development in Nigeria


How to Apply:
Please send your CV (maximum of three pages), full details of two referees, salary history and a 1 page covering letter outlining how your skills and competencies match the requirements of this post to: [email protected] .Full details of the post can be found on our website: www.propcommaikarfi.rog . The closing date for application is February 11^th 2015.

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