Background of the company

Kerchanshe Trading P.L.C is the leading producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia. It has a proud history of providing quality coffees to the local and international markets.  Currently our company needs a dedicated and motivated candidate

General Job Description 

• The job holder is expected to provide professional advice, expertise and practical assistance to the staff of designated end-users of AM AM INVESTMENT’s Construction PLC in contracting strategies, reviewing scope of work, and contract negotiation, finalizing contract documents, contract controls and contract administration. He/she is responsible to ensure that the overall quality of tender and contract administration effort is in accordance with the established company procedures and expectations.

Major tasks & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the effective and efficient administration of contracts to deliver the potential opportunities provided through the tender process; identifies commercial   risks   and   opportunities   before   entering   into   contractual agreements and maintains contract performance through out the project cycle.

• Responsible  for  identification  of  AM AM Investment contractual  obligation  following awards of contract and/or before the project commencement; prepares short summary of clause that need special attention by the project management berore the commencement of projects.

• Responsible for preparing contract agreements and submit to his/her supervisor for comment.

• Ensures the best overall Contract Administration that fulfills the commercial, technical & contractual requirements.

• Prepares financial offer document

• Responsible for developing, maintaining, reporting and monitoring contract

• Performance and instigating corrective actions to improve and enhance performance.

• Provides   direct   input   to   proposals,   client   presentations   and   contract negotiations

• Understands and identifies the scope, terms and conditions of the Request for

• Proposal (RFP) and determine the risks and contingencies through structured risk analysis and to manage the delivery of Proposals that meet the objectives of the RFP.

• Reviews developed estimates based on historical data, engineering take offs, vendors, subcontract proposals, site conditions, clients expectations and requirements.

• Provides feedback to procurement and Company’s Legal Advisor   to enable continuous improvement of the Company’s contract documentation.

• Interfaces with Sub contractors on scope and pricing issues as a

• Representative of the Company and to develop and hand over to Operations complete packages to build awarded projects including budget.

• Gives approvals to sub-contractors’ payment

• Prepares technical qualification documents

• Ensures that the decisions taken regarding the contract administration.

• Activities are optimal for the delivery of the AM AM investment vision and goals

• Develops and maintains relationships with procurement and legal colleagues, business leads, internal customers, contractors, suppliers and the supply chain.

• Ensures processes and systems are established for the appropriate storage

• of all contractual documentation. To be responsible for contract relationship management to foster a collaborative and trusted approach

• Supports, and where necessary leads, key negotiations with prospective

• Customers, partners, contractors and suppliers.

• Performs all related duties as required.

Job Requirements

 Qualification

• 6/4 years of experience for MSc or BSc Degrees respectively preferably in the Construction

• Industries, particularly in a Contract Administration role

• Work  experience  as  a  multi  discipline  professional  in  Engineering  /  Project Tendering and contracts, Business Administration and Management is advantageous

Special Skill and Knowledge

• High  level  of  negotiation  skills  with  proven  experience  in  directing  and motivating a skilled team of professionals, in the effective management and administration of major contracts

• Significant   experience   and   detailed   practical   knowledge   of   contract management and administration

•  Excellent   interpersonal   skills   and   ability   to   form   effective   working relationships

• Ability to negotiate at the highest level

• Excellent knowledge in tendering, proposal and contract development and

• Ability to draft complex commercial contracts and present for legal review

How to Apply

Submit your detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing via email: hr@kerchanshe.com

Note: Write 'Senior Tender and Contract Administration Engineer' on the subject line of your email

Deadline: July 13, 2023 up to July 20, 2023

‘’ only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.’’