Business & Contracts Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Contracts and Financial Management

• Manage the full award cycle for a portfolio of contracts: from review and negotiation to execution, monitoring, invoicing, and closeout.
• Coordinate with Finance and Program teams to ensure timely disbursement, reporting, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Maintain a central database of contract details, funding deadlines, and partner/subcontractor information.
• Track and reconcile project budgets and receivables; pursue outstanding payments.

Business Development & Proposal Support

• Identify new business opportunities, funding calls, and RFPs from bilateral, multilateral, and government sources.
• Share relevant opportunities with leadership and program teams and maintain a pipeline of prospects.
• Support the preparation and submission of technical and financial proposals, including review of budgets, documentation, and institutional credentials.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing scopes of work, terms of reference, and partnership models.

Partnership and Relationship Management

• Cultivate, manage, and strengthen relationships with clients, donors, implementing partners, and consultants.
• Serve as a key point of contact for contract-related communications and compliance tracking.
• Support due diligence, onboarding, and monitoring of sub-recipients/partners.
• Ensure partner reporting and utilization of funds are in line with contractual terms and organizational policies.

Compliance, Procurement, and Risk Mitigation

• Ensure procurement and contracting processes are compliant with organizational and client requirements.
• Monitor compliance with all contractual obligations and raise alerts on risks or deviations.
• Support internal audits and maintain documentation for external audits and client reviews.

Eligibility Criteria (Education / Experience / Skills):

Education:

Postgraduate in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, or related field. A degree in Law or certification in Contract Management/Procurement will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract and client management, business development, and proposal coordinationpreferably in a consulting or development sector organization.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying RFPs/funding opportunities and coordinating end-to-end proposal submissions.
• Proven ability to manage client and partner relationships, including contract negotiation and compliance.
• Familiarity with funding mechanisms from government, bilateral, and multilateral donors.
• Sound knowledge of statutory and regulatory frameworks applicable to development projects and contracting.