Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Effective communication skills (verbal & written) in English and local language
Mastery level of understanding of the principles of contract law, including a general understanding of laws that influence contract language, such as business, intellectual property and local tax and stamp laws
Mastery understanding and demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate investigator grant budgets within negotiation parameters
Demonstrated ability to independently train and mentor staff
Demonstrated ability to provide valuable feedback and insight to country or regional budgetary trends
Excellent problem solving, risk assessment and impact analysis abilities
Flexible and able to multi-task and prioritize competing demands/resolve complex issues
Mastery ability to effectively and efficiently escalate out of parameter issues and offer resolution suggestions
Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate contracts in the best interests and position of the company and the client
May act as first point of the escalation pathway for specialists
Liaison between Country Team and Global Site Contracts Team
Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day
Frequent mobility required
Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups
Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task
Regular and consistent attendance
