Contract Management Specialist

Lead demand-driven technical assistance assignments to unblock climate-resilient infrastructure implementation across Eastern Caribbean SIDS, ensuring high-quality delivery within set programme tolerances and fostering sustainable skills exchange and regional stakeholder partnerships. The role involves specialized contract management, impact analysis, technical supervision, dispute resolution, and reporting within the RIISE Facility.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, analyze, and provide strategic advice on all matters related to contract management.
• Oversee and supervise specific contractual interpretations, ensuring an in-depth understanding of mechanisms and deadlines to provide timely responses.
• Analyze and issue opinions on the applicability of contractual clauses based on the specific case.
• Evaluate and propose modifications to contractual terms, coordinating with the project team when necessary.
• Perform cost estimations and evaluate financial impacts resulting from the application of specific contractual clauses.
• Conduct technical analyses and calculate time and cost impacts related to contractual aspects.
• Conduct technical site visits to inspect specific aspects of contract management and verify compliance with technical specifications based on applicable regulations.
• Attend follow-up and discussion meetings regarding contract management.
• Coordinate directly with the project teams upon identifying any relevant legal issues.
• Manage, evaluate, and respond to claims submitted by contractors, assessing their validity based on contractual terms, technical specifications, and project records.
• Prepare supporting documentation and defense strategies for dispute resolution processes.
• Participate in negotiations, mediation, or arbitration to resolve disputes effectively, minimizing negative impacts on the project's budget and schedule.
• Generate and submit detailed reports or technical criteria on the managed contractual interpretations.
• Deliver RIISE Helpdesk Reports for short-term assignments and comprehensive Assignment Closure or Final Technical Reports for medium-term assignments.
• Ensure final technical reports include Knowledge Transfer Summary, Safeguards and Risk Summary, and Actionable Recommendations & Limitations.
• Secure Intellectual Property (IP) Handover Confirmation before assignment financial closure.
• Complete mandatory BSAFE course prior to travel and comply with UN security directives.
• Be available for official travels and on-site deployments across participating Caribbean countries.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Law, Business Administration, Contract Management or related fields with 5 years of relevant experience is required; OR Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any of the above related fields with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Training or certification training in FIDIC conditions of contract (e.g., Red, Yellow, or Silver Books) is desired.
• Training or certification training or certification in Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms (e.g., Dispute Adjudication/Avoidance Boards, mediation) is desired.
• Relevant work experience is defined as experience in contract management and/or administrative procurement.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in managing public works contracts with international funding sources is required.
• Professional experience in construction law, claims administration, and dispute resolution for large-scale infrastructure projects is desired.
• Proven knowledge of international procurement standards and multilateral development bank regulations (e.g., IDB, CDB, World Bank, EIB) is desired.
• Proven experience in the practical application of FIDIC Contracts in complex infrastructure projects is desired.
• Prior experience in Caribbean countries (particularly OECS Member States) is desired.
• Fluent English is required.
• Intermediate Spanish is desirable.

Skills

• Contract Management
• FIDIC Conditions of Contract
• Arbitration
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Claims Administration
• Construction Law
• Public Works Contracts
• International Procurement Standards
• Procurement
• Dispute Settlement
• Technical Supervision
• Impact Analysis
• Reporting
• Multilateral Development Banks Procedures
• Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Design
• Skills Exchange
• Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships

Languages

English, Spanish