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Lead Contracts Engineer Field Operations (FOPS) and Logistics

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CONTACT is recruiting a Lead Contracts Engineer Field Operations (FOPS) and Logistics, to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.
Duties
  • Reporting to the C&P Manager and the C&P Site Operations Manager, the Lead Contracts Engineer Field Operations (FOPS) and Logistics’ main responsibilities include to:
  • Introduce contracts practices and/or procedures for the establishment of contractual documents, in cooperation with the partners entities; supervise and train contract engineers through field training;
  • Help manage the workload, the assignments and competences update of his/her team of contract engineers and contract administrators;
  • To keep informed or best practices in contracts procedures in other entities for improvement of contracts practices in TEPMA1;
  • To ensure that all insurance issues of company assets and personnel are dealt with;
  • Use frame agreements signed by shareholders;
  • Ensure that the activities are carried out in compliance with company policies and procedures, relevant laws and regulations, and good industry practices;
  • To prepare and maintain an up-to-date list of qualified contractors/suppliers/potential tenders/contracts with updated information in order to perform market studies;
  • To liaise with the relevant packages manager(s) to ensure that relevant technical aspects are adequately incorporated into the tender process;
  • To supervise the creation of CFT package, including commercial documents;
  • To participate in terms & conditions and commercial bid complex analysis and negotiations to ensure that a clear definition of responsibilities is developed;
  • To assume a leading role in RTAs evaluations and in managing contract committees’ strategy and award validation;
  • To intervene in the settlement of claims and lawsuits, in relation with the juridical, insurance, finance and TEPMA1 management by proposing strategies and actions and participating to the negotiations;
  • To ensure project team are kept up to date with tender progress, obtain any necessary attendance at meetings and obtain all necessary approvals;
  • To ensure monitoring of on-going contracts status, participate in contract renewal and amendments discussions;
  • Review supplier performance;
  • Verify that company’s contractual policies and applicable laws and regulations are adhered to, especially related to ethic and transparency;
  • Verify that purchasing, contracts and procedures comply with the standards of the company and the agreements with the partners;
  • Take the necessary measures to avert immediate threat of danger., exercising caution as necessary to avoid danger to persons and installations;
  • Participate actively in H3SE meetings, training sessions and drills and co-operate actively in the execution of H3SE plans.
Requisites
  • Diploma in a relevant area for the job;
  • Intermediate level in Contracting and Procurement Technical Competencies is required;
  • A C&P tools advanced certification is required;
  • Between 06 to 10 years' of experience (Minimum of 05 years in the technical contracts domain) with exposure on Operations and Logistics;
  • Fluency in English language (written and spoken);
  • Advanced Management and Human Relations skills;
  • Abilities in Problem Solving and Planning / Organizing / Coordinating / Controlling;
  • General knowledge and understanding of commercial, legal and insurance issues affecting the company in general;
  • Customer support and result-oriented, good negotiation skills;
  • Good communication, organizational skills;
  • Capabilities to take workload & work under pressure;
  • Able to work in a multicultural and cross-functional environment;
  • Living in the local area of the job will be an advantage.
Benefits
  • The possibility of working in a Company that offers salary conditions compatible with the level of experience and level of responsibility of the role, as well as opportunities for personal development.
Notes
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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  • Published 27.05.2026
  • Expires 04.06.2026
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