Analyst, Contract Management

Job Title:     Contract Management Analyst Location:       Nairobi  PROFILE INTRODUCTION  Our client, an international non -governmental organization seeksto bring on board a Contract Management Analyst, who will be responsible as an individual contributor for accurateand timely contract request reviews and execution in collaboration with a teamof 4 others. He/she will be responsible for ensure requestors and approversfollow procurement policy and standard contracting procedures. In addition, to enteringaccounts payable vendor master bank data into the ERP system.  And also participate in ad hoc projectsincluding ERP data and contract tracker cleansing as requested.   ROLES ANDRESPONSPONSIBILITIES    ·   Be available as per service level agreements and business hours inthe Shared Services business model.·   Respond to queries in and escalate issues on a timely manner.·   Buildcross -functional relationships with other departments within the organizationto facilitate execution and impact in your role. ·   Deliver timely and accurate contracts including master serviceagreements (MSAs), statements of work SOWs)and purchase orders (POs) to Business Units(mainly internal stakeholders) throughout the Foundation.·  Ensure the correct contract document is used and that it containsthe correct information that is on the contract request form. · Assign contracts for review and signature according to theorganization delegation of authority (DOA) approval matrix.· Ensuring, where appropriate, Internal Subject Matter Experts (ISMEs) have reviewed the documents (e.g.      Legal, Compliance, IT,P&C).·   Work alongsidethe Accounts payables Team on enquiries regardingcontract payments.·  Workalongside the Finance business partners on enquiriesregarding open contract balances and upcoming payments.·    Corresponding with internal colleagues on a timely basis in followup on issues.·   Correspond with internal stakeholders, as required, to clarifycontract issues.·    Monitor the group Pulse inquiries to ensure satisfactory closure.·  Training stakeholders on Procurement processes and policiesincluding but not limited to Delegation of Authority and contract processingrequirements.·  Cleanse data as necessary in preparation for ERP testing and Go -Live.·    Enter vendor master bank data in the ERP system for approval.·    Any other tasksas assigned. Requirements ·   2 to 5 years of experience working in a Procurementor Accounting (preferably in Procure to Pay) role, working     towards a designationis considered an asset. ·  Fast learner and ability to take direction andaccept feedback. ·     Attention to detail, flexible, adaptable, and ableto execute on a range of projects and competing priorities within deadlines.·   Demonstrated time management orientation andability to prioritize and multi -task in a hybrid, multi -office work     environmentoperating across multiple time zones.·   Demonstrated ability to recognize needs based on availablefacts and data, evaluate alternatives and present  ideas, information, andsolutions in a clear, concise, and organized manner.·  Team player with a roll -up your sleeves attitude.·    Strong interpersonal skills with an ability tobuild and maintain relationships based on authenticity, credibility, trust andteamwork.·   Excellent listener with a strong customer serviceattitude and orientation.·    Excellent communicator, both verbal and written, withthe ability to articulate information to a variety of stakeholders acrosscultures and time zones.·   Embodies MasterCard Foundation's values andvision.·     French language skills are an asset.·    Strong Microsoft 365 skills (SharePoint, OneDrive,Teams, ServiceNow, Excel).·  Experience using ServiceNowconsidered an asset