Contract Management specialist at RPPA :Deadline :Apr 17, 2026

– Provide strategic legal advice and interpretation on public procurement laws and regulations, ensuring institutional compliance and sound decision-making. – Support contract management by reviewing, advising on, and monitoring contractual processes, including negotiations, execution, and dispute resolution. – Lead the drafting and review of legal instruments, policies, and agreements, ensuring alignment with the national legal and regulatory framework. – Manage legal inquiries and provide guidance to RPPA and procuring entities on procurement and contract-related matters. – Liaise with the Ministry of Justice and other relevant institutions on legal matters, including representation and coordination on litigation and policy processes. – Maintain proper legal records, documentation, and precedents to support institutional memory and compliance. – Conduct legal research and propose reforms or amendments to strengthen the public procurement legal framework. – Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director General. JOB Responsibilities. – Provide strategic oversight and advisory support on contract management across the procurement cycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and close-out. – Develop and promote standardized contract management policies, guidelines, and performance frameworks aligned with national laws and international best practices. – Provide strategic oversight on the implementation of contracts, particularly high-value projects, ensuring compliance, performance, and value for money, and regularly brief the Director General on the status of contract management across procuring entities. – Analyze contract performance data and identify risks, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement, recommending corrective measures and policy interventions. – Support procuring entities with expert guidance on contract-related matters, including dispute prevention and resolution. – Lead research and assessments on contract management practices to inform continuous improvement and institutional reforms. – Strengthen stakeholder capacity and coordination through technical guidance, training, and dissemination of best practices. – Prepare high-level analytical reports and strategic recommendations to inform RPPA management decision-making.