Summary
General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is seeking a Contracts Officer in Abu Dhabi. The role involves developing RFPs, preparing and reviewing contracts, responding to vendor queries, and supporting negotiations. Duties also include managing contract variations and expirations, maintaining contract records, and preparing reports. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or an equivalent field, with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
The posting
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DESCRIPTION
Request for Proposal (RFP) Development
- Develop, review, and finalize RFPs documents in coordination with the concerned business units.
- Respond to vendors’ queries with regards to RFP document in consultation with the concerned business units.
Contract Drafting & Review
- Develop standards for contracts in conjunction with legal department.
- Prepare contracts and agreements in accordance with approved templates.
- Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and attachments and ensure adequacy and completeness of technical terms.
- Discuss, negotiate and serve as primary contact during contract negotiations with vendors.
Contract Variation & Termination management
- Identify and analyse the need for contract amendment when requested by BU.
- Prepare and issue Variation Order and engage with Business Unit, Finance & Legal as per GCAA process / Authority matrix
- Support in recommend technical, legal, financial actions according to performance.
Contract Expiration management
- Ensure that contracts and proposals are properly entered into Contract Repository and securely maintained.
- Update the status of the contract in the contract register.
- Review the bond release/ liquidation notification.
Reporting
- Ensure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet GCAA requirements and quality standards.
Knowledge and Experiences:
Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, Engineering or equivalent with 0 – 2 years’ experience in a relevant function.