Purpose:
To carry out and coordinate all Contract Management and Cost Controls activities in support to Automation & Telecommunication Manager including Contract Administration, Budget Preparation and Revisions, Cost Reporting and Change management.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible for: Functional. Coordinating the contract administration activities. Ensure contractor compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract. Provide general contractual / commercial advice for the Project Managers and project team members. Supervise and coordinate the day to day administration of the contracts. Analysing, planning and coordinating the cost control activities. Applying cost control Project Methodologies. Provide Cost report, maintain trend data to support all challanges. Managing and controlling the departments budget working closely with the Budget Holder. Carrying out audits of Contractors to ensure accuracy and the content of the data received, review and challenge the VOWD figures. Coordinating Cost control for both Contractor and in-house management expenditure. Providing support during contract preparation, bid evaluation, Coordinating and contribution to the training of the junior and national staff. Attending various meetings with management, partners and auditors. Review CTRs, challenge cost report and ensure accuracy. Support ad hoc needs of the Project Manager. Coordinating invoice verification process. Coordinate between Contract Administrator and Cost Engineer to ensure all ACV values are maintained and any forecast changes are advised to Budget and Contract Holder. Assisting in preparing various reports and presentations. Monitoring of progress. Assisting in preparation of contractual and commercial sections to be used in tenders. Executing specific designated duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience:
The job holder must have University Degree Economics or Financial Accounting.
• Minimum of 7 years of Contract & cost control / accounting experience. Oil experience is necessary. Prior experience with a similar big complex project is beneficial.

Required Competencies:
The job holder must have proven:
• Ability to work in team interacting with other disciplines and third parties.
• Ability to work effectively with time constraints and constant pressure to meet deadlines.
• High level of professional and personal integrity.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Ability with basic computer programs (Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point, Ms Project ).
• SAP knowledge shall be preferable.