Senior Contract Administrator - Excellent Rate and Opportunity

Purpose-
To support the EWRP Manager by carrying out day to day administration of the contracts and related matters and to ensure contractor compliance.
Fully supporting the Contract Administration Team in all aspects concerning contract management looking after the company interests towards Suppliers/Contractors as well assuring correct interpretation of contract clauses and their proper transfer to the purchasing orders and sub-contractors.

General Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Provide general contractual / commercial advice for the Contract holder, the Company Representative ,and project team members.
Prepare correspondence to the Contractors on routine contractual / commercial matters, for signature by the Contract holder or the Company Representative.
Checking the correct application of contract terms and conditions upon all invoices.
Assisting in raising of variations and other contractual amendments.
Assisting in the preparation of notices and certificates required by the contract terms.
Assisting in gathering and collation of contract reports from the Contractor.
Assisting in the filing of minutes, reports, certificates, variations etc.
Liaising with the Contract Holder and the Accounts Payable Department in the resolution of invoice queries and disputes.
Assisting in tracking expenditures against Contract Board approved limits and advising Contract Holders where re-submissions for increased approval(s) becomes necessary.
Process Contractors Invoices and Change Orders for Site approval.
Specific Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible for:
Process Contractors Invoices and Charge Orders for site approval.
Prevention of beginning of claim procedures with Contractors
Review and final approval of Contractors Invoicing
Identification and forecast of potential project problem areas
Procedural compliance of Contract Management

HSE Responsibilities:
Demonstrate a positive and pro-active commitment to HSE through the personal application of safety critical behaviors;
Compliance with Republic of Kazakhstan Statutory HSE Regulations, Codes and Standards;
Applying agip kcos HSE Policies & Management System Requirements;
Supporting/ Participating in Emergency Drills and Exercises as required;
Reporting all Accidents/ Incidents and Unsafe Acts/ Conditions in a timely manner.

Main Interfaces:
Company
Contacting all units within the department, Finance, Tax and Control

External
Contacting contactors and consultants providing assistance to the department

Required Competencies:
The job holder must have proven:
Good knowledge and understanding of Project and Corporate contract and finance procedures.
Knowledge of computer based systems including Enterprise wide applications, Excel, Word, Microsoft Office or equivalent packages.
Knowledge of checking of contractual terms against invoices.
Ability to work in an expediting role to assist the Contract Holder in the execution of his/her obligations.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and to liase with other team members in the resolution of queries and disputes.
Positive attitude & ability to work constructively within a multi-cultural team environment.

Qualifications & Experience:
The job holder must have extensive experience of working with contracts in the oil and gas industry on the similar positions.
Degree in technical field.
Demonstrate excellent competency in literacy and numeracy.
Competent in commercial negotiations
Ability to work in multinational environment;