Contract Management Specialist at Rwanda Public Procurement Authority (RPPA)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice and interpretation on public procurement laws and regulations, ensuring institutional compliance and sound decision-making.
• Support contract management by reviewing, advising on, and monitoring contractual processes, including negotiations, execution, and dispute resolution.
• Lead the drafting and review of legal instruments, policies, and agreements, ensuring alignment with the national legal and regulatory framework.
• Manage legal inquiries and provide guidance to RPPA and procuring entities on procurement and contract-related matters.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice and other relevant institutions on legal matters, including representation and coordination on litigation and policy processes.
• Maintain proper legal records, documentation, and precedents to support institutional memory and compliance.
• Conduct legal research and propose reforms or amendments to strengthen the public procurement legal framework.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director General.

JOB Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and advisory support on contract management across the procurement cycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and close-out.
• Develop and promote standardized contract management policies, guidelines, and performance frameworks aligned with national laws and international best practices.
• Provide strategic oversight on the implementation of contracts, particularly high-value projects, ensuring compliance, performance, and value for money, and regularly brief the Director General on the status of contract management across procuring entities.
• Analyze contract performance data and identify risks, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement, recommending corrective measures and policy interventions.
• Support procuring entities with expert guidance on contract-related matters, including dispute prevention and resolution.
• Lead research and assessments on contract management practices to inform continuous improvement and institutional reforms.
• Strengthen stakeholder capacity and coordination through technical guidance, training, and dissemination of best practices.
• Prepare high-level analytical reports and strategic recommendations to inform RPPA management decision-making.