Analyst, Contract – ENOWA

ENOWA aims to establish itself as the world’s most advanced renewable energy hub and the first large-scale fully renewable energy system. The energy sector’s primary goals include:

• Achieving a 100% renewable energy system.
• Becoming a global leader in new energy technology manufacturing, installation, innovation, and talent development.
• Developing clean energy-intensive industries, such as green hydrogen production and brine processing, powered by low-cost renewable energy.

ENOWA plans to utilize various technologies, including large-scale solar PV, wind power, pump hydro-station, geothermal energy, and clean-fuel gas turbines – as an integrated decentralized solution to meet the increased electricity demands due to a high degree of electrification. 

The candidate will work on projects involving these technologies and various execution strategies, with construction starting in August 2024 and continuing through 2030. 

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge energy generation initiative and make a significant impact on the future of clean energy in the world.

Expectations

Support the contracting manager manage the lifecycle of the contract from signature to closure and helps drive the contract performance and compliance.

Key competences:

• Business Insight
• Financial Risk Analysis
• Cost Management
• Contract Authoring
• Contract Negotiations
• Contract Start-Up
• Contract Execution and Compliance
• Contract Management
• Operational & Service Excellence
• Contract and Supplier KPIs, Metrics, and Analysis
• Strategic Partnerships & Supplier Development
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Passive Cycle Competence (PO Mgmt., Good/Service receipt, Payment process)
• Stakeholder Management

Key Accountabilities:

• Effectively deal with basic contract related queries from proponent, buyers, and stakeholders
• Review and analyze contracts to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain, update and upload all required contract documentation via the standardized templates
• Identify any deviations / red flags that indicate supplier instability, or poor performance
• Maintain acceptance and payment registers
• Maintain Project specific contract log
• Keep track of the availability and validity of insurance policies
• Keep track of the availability and validity of bonds
• Develop spend visualizations which interprets the data, providing trends, demand drivers, themes, and insight

• Draft contract amendments and modifications as needed
• Monitor compliance with contract management plans
• Administer contracts to ensure accuracy of pricing, scope variations, updates to terms and conditions
• Monitor and report on contract milestones and outcomes
• Support the relevant stakeholders in developing related materials to implement innovative performance and measurement metrics, such as KPIs
• Flag any contract deviations affecting payment process
• Update MoMs regularly to keep track of interactions, changes, and alignment with involved stakeholders
• Support in stakeholder communications and provide guidance on contractual matters
• Support Contract Manager in managing the contract lifecycle from initiation through contract closure

Required Skills:

• BSc in Business Administration, finance, commercial law or a related field; additional qualification is a plus
• Proven experience in contract management (3 – 6 years)
• Relevant experience in EPC-projects in the Energy sector
• General knowledge in the Procurement cycle
• Basic financial acumen
• Knowledge of legal and financial requirements pertaining to contracts
• Excellent writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical and organization skills
• Ability to liaise and coordinate with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

The following skills could be considered a plus:

• Arabic speaker
• Knowledge of contract management workspace on SAP Ariba

Additional skills

• Knowledge of SAP ERP system
• Fast learner, flexible, pragmatic and committed.
• Self-driven and pro-active attitude, ability to work independently.
• Systematic and results driven.
• Target and quality driven.
• Interested in working in international environment in procurement area.
• Critical thinker and creative problem solver.
• Continuous improvement mindset

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