We have an opening for the position of Senior Contract Specialist with one of the leading Oil & Gas Company in UAE. Position: Senior Contract Specialist Location: UAE Candidates currently Based in MiddleEast (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia) should only Apply. All the Nationalities can apply (Except Arabians) Exp: Minimum 8 Years of Experience Plans, supervises and controls a day-to-day activities of Drilling Contracts Section including: following up the Drilling Division contracts validity, available funds and performance. Participates in reviewing the Scope of Work, strategy for new tenders and technical evaluation of the submitted offers. Directs and supervises the activities of assigned personnel In the section. Includes determining priorities, allocating work assignments etc. Performs supervisor functions and assumes responsibilities at Section Head level as established by leadershp Team. Plans in advance to start issuing the official requisition (CR/CCR) through SAP System taking enough lead time prior to the expiry date of contracts for future approval by Management. Review (with Management) scope of work, contract strategy, objectives and invitation to Tender (Iff) for new tenders jolntly with Drilling Job Officers and thereafter participating intechnical evaluation of various submitted offers with Job Officers. Ensures all contracts are extended or tendered on target dates. Defines and Implements key indicators to monitor contractor performance on quarterly basis. Issues contracts close out (end of contract performance evaluation) jointly with Job Officers) and puts forward recommendation for management directives. Ensures the proper implementation of contractual terms and conditions. Monitors all aspects of contracting process implemented by Commercial Division and provides recommendations for modifications/ improvement. Provides all technical and statistical support related to Drilling Contracts to all Drilling Teams. Provides advice and assistance in all matters related to upgrading and standardization of Drilling Contract documents for new contracts. Daily contacts with contracts request initiators and Job Officers up to Team Leaders level to discuss and formulate contract requirements and to exchange information on current status of contracts. Desired Candidate Profile Minimum Requirement: 1. Bachelor Degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification. 2. Minimum 8 years of experience in drilling engineering & operations & services with sound knowledge of Drilling/Work over operations and Drilling Contracted Services. 3. Very good knowledge of English.