Advisor II, Procurement Contracts
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to provide relief and development assistance, CRS operates in more than 100 countries, focusing on saving, protecting, and transforming lives in need. The organization is committed to serving individuals without regard to race, religion, or nationality, and its work encompasses various sectors including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. CRS has a collaborative, mission-driven culture and emphasizes safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. The agency employs a diverse workforce and welcomes candidates from various faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to humanitarian service.
Job Overview:
The Advisor II, Procurement Contracts position is a critical role within Global Procurement, serving as a technical subject matter expert in procurement contracting. This position is responsible for providing technical advice and capacity building in line with CRS procurement policies, donor requirements, and legal standards. The Advisor will work closely with stakeholders at global, regional, and country levels to enhance procurement contracting practices, ensuring effective risk management and contract administration. The role involves developing complex agreements and contributing to agency-wide contracting standards, templates, and tools. Through advisory support and knowledge management, the Advisor aims to improve the quality and efficiency of procurement contracts across CRS's global operations, ultimately supporting high-quality programming.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary duties and responsibilities of the Advisor II, Procurement Contracts include leading the development, review, and negotiation of complex, high-value procurement contracts. This involves collaborating with requestors and procurement teams to establish clear scopes of work and performance standards. The Advisor will provide guidance on contract structures, risk allocation, and key commercial terms, while also supporting procurement activities through document reviews and dispute resolution. Additionally, the role requires ensuring compliance with CRS policies and donor requirements, monitoring changes in regulations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement contracting templates and guidance. The Advisor will also deliver training and coaching to enhance contracting capabilities among staff and stakeholders, promoting a strong understanding of contractual obligations and good practices in contract management.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Advisor II, Procurement Contracts position must possess a Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, International Development, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in contract management, procurement contracting, or legal advisory support is required. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering complex contracts, as well as experience working cross-functionally with legal and compliance teams. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in a relevant field and professional certification in contract management or procurement.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as law, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or International Development. An advanced degree is preferred and may enhance a candidate's qualifications. Relevant certifications in contract management or procurement are also advantageous.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in areas such as contract management, procurement contracting, or legal advisory support. Candidates should have a proven track record of working collaboratively with legal counsel and operational stakeholders, as well as experience in drafting and negotiating high-value contracts.
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages such as French, Spanish, or Arabic is preferred but not required, enhancing a candidate's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is remote, and candidates must be willing to travel up to 10%. CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based staff, including medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For candidates employed outside the U.S., benefits are based on the country of employment. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to CRS's Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies, reflecting the agency's commitment to protecting vulnerable populations. The recruitment process prioritizes candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of the countries where CRS operates.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to provide relief and development assistance, CRS operates in more than 100 countries, focusing on saving, protecting, and transforming lives in need. The organization is committed to serving individuals without regard to race, religion, or nationality, and its work encompasses various sectors including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. CRS has a collaborative, mission-driven culture and emphasizes safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. The agency employs a diverse workforce and welcomes candidates from various faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to humanitarian service.
Job Overview:
The Advisor II, Procurement Contracts position is a critical role within Global Procurement, serving as a technical subject matter expert in procurement contracting. This position is responsible for providing technical advice and capacity building in line with CRS procurement policies, donor requirements, and legal standards. The Advisor will work closely with stakeholders at global, regional, and country levels to enhance procurement contracting practices, ensuring effective risk management and contract administration. The role involves developing complex agreements and contributing to agency-wide contracting standards, templates, and tools. Through advisory support and knowledge management, the Advisor aims to improve the quality and efficiency of procurement contracts across CRS's global operations, ultimately supporting high-quality programming.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary duties and responsibilities of the Advisor II, Procurement Contracts include leading the development, review, and negotiation of complex, high-value procurement contracts. This involves collaborating with requestors and procurement teams to establish clear scopes of work and performance standards. The Advisor will provide guidance on contract structures, risk allocation, and key commercial terms, while also supporting procurement activities through document reviews and dispute resolution. Additionally, the role requires ensuring compliance with CRS policies and donor requirements, monitoring changes in regulations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement contracting templates and guidance. The Advisor will also deliver training and coaching to enhance contracting capabilities among staff and stakeholders, promoting a strong understanding of contractual obligations and good practices in contract management.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Advisor II, Procurement Contracts position must possess a Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, International Development, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in contract management, procurement contracting, or legal advisory support is required. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering complex contracts, as well as experience working cross-functionally with legal and compliance teams. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in a relevant field and professional certification in contract management or procurement.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as law, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or International Development. An advanced degree is preferred and may enhance a candidate's qualifications. Relevant certifications in contract management or procurement are also advantageous.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in areas such as contract management, procurement contracting, or legal advisory support. Candidates should have a proven track record of working collaboratively with legal counsel and operational stakeholders, as well as experience in drafting and negotiating high-value contracts.
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages such as French, Spanish, or Arabic is preferred but not required, enhancing a candidate's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is remote, and candidates must be willing to travel up to 10%. CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based staff, including medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For candidates employed outside the U.S., benefits are based on the country of employment. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to CRS's Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies, reflecting the agency's commitment to protecting vulnerable populations. The recruitment process prioritizes candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of the countries where CRS operates.
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