Contract Officer ( Repost )

Background/International Medical Corps (IMC) Summary: International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofits organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance. Job Overview/Summary:  The contract Officer leads in the preparation of contracts and contract amendments for PHCCs and community centers supported by IMC, as well as any other external partnerships or procurement of services. Key Working Relationships: Position reports to: Finance Admin Director Position directly supervises: None   Other Internal contacts:  Program coordinators, Program Area managers, Program Assistants. JOB SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES     Prepare all contracts and amendments for all IMC contracts with second parties including but not limited to Primary Health Care Centers,community Centers, vendors, staff and consultants based on the internal rules and regulations. Coordinate actions with internal and external procurement and legal teams if needed. Regularly track and report status of all contract processes to the direct supervisor and program departments, as applicable. Internal follow up with HR and Compliance in regard to the status of submitted contracts and communicate updates to program teams Submit contracts to Headquarters for approvals and follow up as needed .Serve as a liaison between internal and external parties during contract development and negotiation stages. Negotiate terms, conditions and pricing, and ensure they are accurately executed and satisfied and as per IMC contract guidelines and protocols. In the case of health facilities, ensure that these terms are properly negotiated by the Health Field Teams and be available to support as needed.  Resolve any existing contract conflicts, in collaboration with legal counsel as needed, through follow up with Area Managers or Central Management Follow up to guarantee contractual payments have been made. Review Payment Tracking Sheet issued by Finance, flagging any issues and delays to management, and provide updates to program teams as requested. Track, record, and alert all relevant teams for contract expiration and initiate the renewal process if needed.   JOB REQUIREMENTS 2-3 years of experience, preferably in a similar position. Bachelor Degree in legal studies or business administration. Attention to detail and the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies. Excellent reading and language comprehension (English and Arabic). Ability to work with a team at all levels of an organization. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and execute contracts Exceptional communication skills (oral and written, English and Arabic) Excellent skills in Microsoft Office.  Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps. International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status. Compliance & Ethics:  Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.  Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.