Agreements Manager

DT Global•Ottawa, ON

About The Position

The Agreements Manager leads the development, negotiation, execution and management of SEAG2G’s Australian Government agency agreements. Working closely with the Partnerships Manager and Partnership Leads, the role drives agreement streamlining initiatives, ensures compliance with DFAT, DT Global and agency policy requirements and legal parameters, and also oversees the effective delivery and monitoring of agreement milestones, including through associated work plans developed by other team members. The position also supports strong stakeholder relationships, timely information flows and continuous improvement of agreement management systems and processes. A range of agreement types may be employed to engage Australian agencies as appropriate, including but not limited to Activity Schedules under Records of Understanding (ROUs), and simple and complex grant agreements.

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in related discipline, legal and/or agreement and contracting experience strongly preferred
Minimum five years of relevant experience drafting and managing contracts, grants and agreements, preferably in a DFAT-funded development program.
Fluency in DFAT procurement processes and policy requirements and the Australian Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
Highly developed interpersonal and relationship management skills, ideally including supporting DFAT and/or Australian Government agency partners.
Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal English language skills; the role will involve drafting, including the need for attention to detail and editorial skills.
Strong project management and organisational skills and preferably experience with program MIS or project management software.
Commitment to advancing gender equality, disability equity and rights, and social inclusion.
Ability to work under pressure and, at times, meet multiple deadlines.
Ability to work as part of a dispersed team, including online with team members in different locations.
Flexibility and adaptability to work with multiple stakeholders and interrelate with various cultures and sectors.
Highly developed interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and an instinct for negotiations and innovative solutions, working within complex institutional structures.

Nice To Haves

legal and/or agreement and contracting experience
experience with program MIS or project management software

Responsibilities

Leads the development, negotiation, execution and management of SEAG2G’s Australian Government agency agreements.
Drives agreement streamlining initiatives.
Ensures compliance with DFAT, DT Global and agency policy requirements and legal parameters.
Oversees the effective delivery and monitoring of agreement milestones, including through associated work plans.
Supports strong stakeholder relationships.
Ensures timely information flows.
Drives continuous improvement of agreement management systems and processes.