Grant Acquisition Management Talent Pipeline - Commercial Contract Manager

World Vision

Global
On-site
Commercial contract negotiation
Contract lifecycle management
Donor compliance
World Vision is seeking candidates for a Grant Acquisition Management Talent Pipeline position as a Commercial Contract Manager, aimed at managing and negotiating commercial contracts for donor-funded initiatives. The role requires significant experience in contract management within international development and the ability to build relationships with institutional donors

Job Summary

  • The Commercial Contract Manager leads the acquisition, negotiation, and compliance management of commercial contracts, fee-for-service agreements, and non-traditional funding instruments.
  • This role ensures World Vision can compete effectively, negotiate favourable terms, and manage contract performance to protect organisational interests while delivering programme impact.
  • The position requires advanced proficiency in post-award support, grant process management, and donor relationship building, with a commercial contracting lens applied across all competency areas.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

World Vision is seeking candidates for a Grant Acquisition Management Talent Pipeline position as a Commercial Contract Manager, aimed at managing and negotiating commercial contracts for donor-funded initiatives. The role requires significant experience in contract management within international development and the ability to build relationships with institutional donors.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commercial contract negotiation
  • Contract lifecycle management
  • Donor compliance
  • Cost proposal development
  • Relationship building with donors

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with faith-based NGOs
  • Understanding of grant to contract shift

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial contract management
  • Experience negotiating with major institutional donors or prime contractors
  • Strong knowledge of FAR, AIDAR, OMB Uniform Guidance, EU Financial Regulation
  • Experience managing fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, T&M, and IDIQ contracts
  • University degree in law, business administration, public administration, finance, or related field

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter