The contract and claims manager (CCM) will assist the PMU & PIU in managing contracts throughout the project lifecycle, including the procurement phase. The consultant will review contracts and assess risks, including reviewing existing contracts, assessing risks and strategy, and providing training and capacity building. The role of the CCA will be critical in assisting PMU in approval of variation orders and advisory role on potentially expected or actual claims. It is anticipated that the CCA will be responsible for early identification of any events leading to cost increase in implementation of the project, such as timely provision of possession of site to contractor(s), managing efforts of the Construction supervision consultant in design reviews and undertaking timely actions to mitigate any inconsistencies in designs and tender/contract documents.
The CCA will assist PMU&PIU’s in contract negotiations for civil works, consulting services, ensuring that contract documents are in manageable order, and as per World Bank and Client’s requirements. He/she shall also carry out claims prevention and management, establishing a claims management system, real-time monitoring and communication protocol. His/her duties also include claims
resolution and dispute prevention, claims assessment, dispute avoidance/award board (DAAB), support for amicable settlement and support for arbitration.
Specific focus of the Contract and Claim Manager will be early identification of issues and proposing mitigation or preventive measures in all aspects of the scope of work related to various project activities (Civil Works, Procurement, Preparation of subsequent Projects, etc);
The role of the Contract and Claims Manager will be critical in assisting PMU and PIU for approval of variation orders and advisory role on potentially expected or actual claims.
It is anticipated that the CCM will be responsible for early identification of any events leading to cost increase in implementation of the project, such as timely provision of possession of site to contractor(s), managing efforts of the Construction supervision consultant in design reviews and undertaking timely actions to mitigate any inconsistencies in designs and tender/contract documents.
CCM will assist ANE in contract negotiations for civil works, consulting services, ensuring that contract documents are in the manageable order, and as per World Bank and Client’s requirements.
He/She must be professionally qualified with a Master/ Post Graduate Degree law related areas from a recognized institution and professional registration. 15-years post-qualification experience of which 10 years shall be of relevant experience on civil works construction contracts of high complexity and quality control.
He/she must have written and spoken English skills and practical knowledge of Portuguese.
LEVEL OF EFFORT: 24 man-months (full time)
Interested profiles may send their CV before November 6th, 2026 to l.hemsen@groupeginger.com