Head of Commercial Contracts (1703)

Working at Oxfam

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

 

Do you have experience in tendering for large commercial contracts?

 

Do you have a strong understanding of contractual and financial management principles?

 

Are you a clear thinker who is able to manage multiple competing demands and make effective decisions under pressure?

 

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

 

The Role:

 

In this role, you will lead and develop the commercial contract strategy for Oxfam with a focus to grow this funding stream, operationalise the implementation of new commercial contracts and framework agreements, and build capacities across Oxfam to successfully implement commercial contracts and framework agreements.

 

What we are looking for:

 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

 

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

 

  • Demonstrable experience in tendering for and/or implementing large commercial contracts funded by FCDO, World Bank, and others, either for non-profit or for-profit organisations. This includes strong knowledge of the regulations and procedures of major institutional donors.
  • Strong understanding of contractual and financial management principles and systems applicable to various contracts and sub-contract types, including but not limited to cost reimbursement, time and material, fixed price, framework and performance-based programme management.
  • Clear thinking and sound judgement-able to manage competing demands, make effective decisions under pressure and think creatively to come up with solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated ability, tact, and sensitivity in working across institutional boundaries, business units, and teams in an effective and productive way.
  • Highly collaborative with the ability to develop excellent working relationships and practices that enable various internal stakeholders to meet their goals and objectives.
  • Ability to negotiate and influence various stakeholders.

 

We offer:

 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 

Flexfam:

 

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

 

How to apply:

 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

 

 

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