Area Contracts Officer

We are looking for a highly qualified, flexible, motivated with strong procurement and law experience who will be able to resolve operational critical challenges as they arise.  Who are weThe Danish Refugee Council has worked in Lebanon since September 2004, and the programs have followed the country’s needs and progress. The main focus of today’s efforts in Lebanon is to help the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, who have fled across the border to find protection from the conflict in their homeland. DRC is simultaneously maintaining the efforts toward the vulnerable groups of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. More than 200.000 Syrian refugees have received assistance from the Danish Refugee Council since the beginning of the crisis.For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the jobThe Area Contracts Officer is responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing all contracts between DRC and DRC’s suppliers, landlords and other parties in Bekaa. This includes both procurement contracts – works, services and goods – and contracts with landlords. The Area Contracts Officer manages contracting procedures and terms to maximize programme efficiency and minimize financial and operational risk, by providing advice on contracts. Duties• Continuously review and update DRC’s standard contracts and adjust contractual terms to ensure compliance with all applicable Lebanese laws, best practice, efficiency and control of risk to DRC and DRC’s values.• Review and prepare necessary amendments to contracts provided by suppliers. Draft contracts for use with suppliers and landlords as required.• Conduct contract negotiations with landlords and other contractors, to reach mutually agreeable terms within a short timeframe.• Advise DRC management in the event of any arbitration or dispute on best practices and procedures.• Plan and manage the capacity building of the Logistics & Procurement staff on contracts issues and ways of working.• Assist in building the capacity of staff working in DRC Shelter department and other relevant programme staff on policies and procedures.• Design and implement systems to improve the way that DRC contracts are drawn up and managed, including systems for the preparation of contracts; the filing and tracking of contracts; and contract closure and conflict resolution. About youTo be successful in this role you must have a degree in Law or Procurement or other related field, At least 2 years experience working with contracts or practicing contract law strong working knowledge of Lebanese contract law. Ideally you will also have Experience of building and developing the capacity of staff through the use of training; excellent interpersonal and team skills; proven experience of contract negotiation, Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English. We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant an initial 6 month contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from mid-August and be willing and able to work in Bekaa (both Zahle and Baalbek).Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. This position will be placed at level C1, equivalent to $ 1,561 per month. CommitmentsDRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). Application processInterested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies.  All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees. DRC reserve the right to offer the position prior to the closing date. Applications close 23 of August 2015. and will be shortlisted as received. The interviews are expected to take place in the following week.