Job Title:Contract Officer

Department:
Finance
Location:
Lagos
Job Description:


* Assist in developing policies for contract negotiation, contract review and management of suppliers or adapt company policies where they exist
* Assist in designing procedures for efficient implementation of policies
* Prepare terms and conditions of contracts based on predefined parameters in contract request form
* Maintain integrity of the contract management software database
* Advice user departments and suppliers of MTN ‘s standard commercial terms and conditions
* Provide information on contract status to user department from time to time
* Make recommendations to user department on contract renewals
* Interpret contract documents and advice user department on implication of terms and conditions
* Monitor contract execution against plan and funding and prepare periodic progress reports
* Monitor suppliers/contractors’ compliance to contract terms and invoke appropriate penalties for non –compliance
* Resolve contractual issues with suppliers
* Identify procurement saving possibilities and negotiate contract renewals on favorable terms to MTN
* Timely preparation of contract documents

Job Conditions: Open plan office Extended work hours when required Unsociable hours especially during peak periods
Reporting To: Contracts Supervisor
Required Skills:


* Minimum of 4 years post graduation work experience in a reputable establishment with minimum of 3 years dealing with commercial contracts, negotiation, suppliers or accounts
* Knowledge of Telecommunication environment will be an advantage

Employment Status :
Permanent
Qualification:
First degree in Law Business/Finance post graduate qualification will be an added advantage

This vacancy expires on 9/16/2008
Apply at www.mtnonline.com/careers