Contract Director

Remote – UK

Starting salary for this position is £54,588 per annum (plus contributory pension)

About the role:

The Contract Director will be responsible for overall management and monitoring of complex, multi-country contracts (this will initially include UK FCDO and Dutch MFA contracts). You will be the key focal point for relevant donor contacts, partners and programmes in the delivery of these contracts and will ensure delivery is in line with contract requirements and project objectives. You will also ensure that internal monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken to ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met, as well as assessing and demonstrating the outcomes and impact of the activities undertaken.

About you:

You will have proven experience of developing complex multi-country contracts, particularly in partnership / consortium structures and a strong understanding of contract management, compliance and due diligence processes and donor reporting requirements. Essential skills encompass knowledge of project management tools, partner contracting arrangements and MEAL structures, such as project monitoring structures like Logframes, Theories of Change and KPIs. Communication skills are key to this role as you will have the proven ability to work with and through partners to deliver concrete outputs and outcomes.

Further Information:

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding hereand background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:

MAG – Contract Director Candidate Information Pack

Please return the application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 26^th November 2023. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.