As the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia, Kerchanshe Trading has a proud history of providing quality coffees to the local and international markets. Founded on the principles of bringing fairness and transparency to the coffee value chain while satisfying customer demand, Kerchanshe is also a company with heart and vision.

About Job

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 : BSc/MSc in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or related

Work Experience

• 6/4 years of experience for BSc/MSc 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