Primary Purpose Of The Job:
The functions and responsibilities of the position involve the following:
Providing guidance and advice on contractual and commercial matters.
Assist in negotiating, analyzing and drafting terms and conditions and contracting frameworks.
Review tender and contract documents, variations and committee submissions.
Identify contractual commitment risks and advise on management thereof.
Assist in development and implementation of internal control framework for contracting processes in order to enhance business effectiveness and efficiency.
This entails participation in the development of model contracts, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines and other tender/ contract related documents.
Regularly review and analyze tendering/ contracting processes and procedures to identify areas of improvement.
Participate in claims evaluation and resolution enhancement.

Requirements:
Education:
University Law Degree preferably with majors in inter alia, contracts and commercial law and further qualifications in Commerce/Business Studies.

Experience & Skills:
10 - 15 years experience, 5 years in a senior position, in the Oil and Gas or Petrochemical industry.
Knowledge of international contracting principles, commitment risks, contract formats and commercial practices in the oil and gas/ petrochemical industry.
Knowledge of commercial, contractual and legal aspects of a broad spectrum of commercial contracts and agreements in the oil and gas/ petrochemical industry.
Well experienced in negotiating, drafting and analyzing terms and conditions of commercial contracts and tender documents in the oil and gas/ petrochemical industry.
Experienced in the analyzing and evaluation of tenders in the oil and gas/ petrochemical industry.
Experienced in the negotiating and resolution of contract claims and disputes.
Experienced in formulating contract and commercial procedures, policies, strategies and regulations.
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, in the English language.
Ability to lead issues and proactively obtain resolution to problems.
Ability to work on own initiative, without close supervision.
Good negotiation skills.
Computer literate.