Contracts Management Officer

About the role

The Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen is seeking a Contracts Management Officer to oversee contractual aspects of procurement projects. Based in Amman, the incumbent will report to the Chief of Unit, Procurement and will ensure compliance with UN contract standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage all contractual aspects of procurement projects.
• Establish and maintain work programmes and schedules for ongoing and new contracts.
• Maintain effective relations with contractors and service providers.
• Support development and implementation of SOPs, operational plans and initiatives related to contract compliance and performance management.
• Provide input to statements of work, develop technical evaluation criteria and assist in contract drafting.
• Develop quality‑assurance plans and systematic methods to evaluate services and products.
• Participate in contract risk assessments, risk‑management plans and mitigation measures.
• Prepare contract compliance checklists and implementation plans.
• Assess contractor performance, advise on corrective actions and ensure adherence to contractual terms.
• Oversee contract close‑outs, document lessons learned and secure final performance assessments.

Required profile

• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all duties.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple contracts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with procurement, supply and legal units.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a United Nations environment on humanitarian projects.
• Professional development and exposure to international procurement standards.