Senior Specialist - Contracts - Ports Cluster

• Liaise with cluster’s stakeholders in the development of yearly
  procurement plans and ensure compliance with procurement policies
  and procedures.
• Prepare cluster’s Request for Expression of Interest and/or Prequalification,
  evaluation of unpriced commercial aspects of the technical
  bid and the Bidders Lists.
• Examine scope of work and other information provided by cluster’s end
  users and/or consultants for completeness and consistency.
• Prepare comprehensive cluster’s ITT packages using standard forms
  and coordinate issuance to approved bidders.
• Attend cluster’s pre-tender meetings, arrange site visits with bidders,
  prepare recommendation for award and Letter of Award and handle the
  correspondence during the bidding period with the necessary input
  from end users, where required.

Responsibilities: Review and evaluate variations and claims, prepare recommendations
for corporate procurement approval and prepare contract amendments,
as required.
Perform cluster’s close-out of contractual matters upon completion.
Manage the expectations of cluster’s End User in timely processing of
tender requests through constant and pro-active engagement.
Implement cluster’s procurement initiatives and cost-effective solutions
by devising appropriate tender strategies.
Negotiate cluster’s contract terms and conditions, handle the
administrative activities (bank guarantees, insurances, invoices, etc.)
and maintain records (contract logs and contract files) conforming

• agreed changes to the ITT package.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Business
Administration or a related field. Master's degree is a plus