Contract Management & Liaison Lead Job Vacancy 2026 – SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia

About SOS Children's Villages

SOS Children's Villages is one of the world's largest international non-governmental organizations dedicated to supporting children and young people who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it. Operating in more than 130 countries and territories, the organization works with families, communities, partners, and governments to ensure every child grows up with care, protection, and opportunities to thrive.

SOS Children's Villages is currently seeking an experienced and strategic professional to join its global team as a Contract Management & Liaison Lead.

Position Details

Job Title: Contract Management & Liaison Lead

Organization: SOS Children's Villages

Location: Ethiopia (Preferred locations also include Nairobi, Kenya; Faridabad, India; La Paz, Bolivia; and Dakar, Senegal)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Contract Management & Liaison Lead will provide strategic leadership for contract governance, stakeholder engagement, partnership management, and service coordination across the SOS Children's Villages federation. The role serves as a key link between Member Associations (MAs), donors, and internal support teams to ensure effective planning, contracting, implementation, and monitoring of support agreements.

The successful candidate will lead contract management processes, oversee service demand planning, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive digital transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency and contract governance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead and manage the Contract Management and Liaison Unit.

• Provide strategic guidance to globally distributed teams.

• Advise senior leadership on contract governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

• Strengthen collaboration between Member Associations, donors, and internal departments.

Contract Management & Governance

• Oversee Support Domain Agreements, Cooperation Agreements, Externally Funded Agreements, and other contractual frameworks.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and governance standards.

• Monitor contract performance, amendments, reporting, and closure processes.

• Coordinate with legal, finance, and operational teams on contractual matters.

Stakeholder & Member Association Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Member Associations and supporting partners.

• Act as a key focal point for contract-related communication and coordination.

• Address operational challenges and escalation cases proactively.

• Support service delivery planning and partnership sustainability.

Service Planning & Coordination

• Lead support demand planning and resource allocation processes.

• Align operational capacity with organizational priorities.

• Support funding scenario planning and service optimization.

• Improve coordination frameworks across multiple support domains.

Digital Transformation & Operational Excellence

• Lead modernization of contract management systems.

• Support workflow automation, e-signature solutions, and reporting tools.

• Utilize dashboards and analytics platforms for performance monitoring.

• Promote process improvement and operational efficiency.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Uphold the organization's Code of Conduct.

• Integrate safeguarding principles into all aspects of work.

• Report safeguarding concerns promptly.

• Promote a safe and respectful working environment.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, International Development, Law, Finance, or a related field.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Contract Management, Procurement, Project Governance, or related discipline.

• Professional certifications such as CCMP, PMP, PRINCE2, Procurement Certification, or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of professional experience.

• At least 4 years in senior leadership or management roles.

• Experience within international NGOs, donor-funded projects, or multinational organizations.

• Strong background in contract management, compliance, governance, procurement, and stakeholder coordination.

Required Skills

• Contract Lifecycle Management

• Compliance and Governance

• Contract Negotiation

• Risk Management

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Leadership and Team Management

• Strategic Planning

• Business Process Improvement

• Communication and Relationship Building

• Project Coordination

• Digital Transformation

• Problem Solving and Decision Making

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application in English through the SOS Children's Villages online recruitment portal.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Apply Here

SOS Children's Villages is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward fraud, corruption, harassment, exploitation, and abuse.

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