Contracts Management Officer

Manages contract performance, compliance, risk and reporting for UN Secretariat procurement projects and corporate contract management systems at UNGSC.

Department: Field Contract Management Team, Planning & Sourcing Support Section

• Plan and manage contractual aspects of procurement projects
• Develop operational plans, procedures and initiatives for contract compliance and performance management
• Support procurement requirements, performance standards, evaluation criteria and contract drafting
• Develop quality assurance plans for monitoring contract performance
• Prepare contract risk assessments, mitigation measures and compliance checklists
• Assess contractor performance and address poor performance or non-compliance
• Coordinate claims, disputes, warranties and contractual remedies with UN stakeholders
• Administer CPRT and IFS, including access management, maintenance, data integrity and system enhancements

• Advanced university degree in business administration, public administration, engineering, law or a related field, or a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain, project or contract management, logistics support or procurement of contracts
• English is required

• Initial appointment is for one year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds