Associate - Contract

About us

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. Know more: https://wri-india.org/

What you will do:

Contract Processing and Documentation:

• Review all contract requests and perform due diligence.

Event contract processing:

• Process all event related documents including but not limited to agreements, contracts, work orders, purchase orders and letters.
• Coordinate conference and event logistics for all workshops.
• Process all documents including but not limited to agreements, contracts, work orders, purchase orders and letters.
• Document processes effectively to maintain clarity and traceability.
• Follow up with respective teams to facilitate timely processing of contracts.
• Actively coordinate and collaborate with all stakeholders to maintain the accuracy of data.

Due diligence and Compliance:

• Verify all information provided for processing of any documents as mentioned above including but not limited to Scope of work, procurement document, payment terms and all other institutional requirements.
• Provide guidance and address queries on all compliance and due diligence requirements raised by internal or external stake holders.

Contract life cycle Management:

• Candidate will be responsible for complete contract life cycle management.
• Maintain contract checklist data and procurement documents
• To maintain and continuously update internal management tool
• Support in generating monthly reports and all other reports as required

Negotiation Support:

• Assist and coordinate with legal team in negotiating clauses and terms.

Administration

• Coordinates and schedules team meetings and assists in coordination of team's annual planning processes
• Update and maintain new hire consultant information with operations.
• Coordinate with stake holders for new consultant hires and process the consultancy engagements.
• Manage various program, department, and organizational trackers
• Other duties may be assigned

What you will need:

A bachelor's degree in business administration/law/finance

Minimum 2 to 3 years in contract processing and contract life cycle management.

Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.

Proficient in in Microsoft tools esp. Excel, Word, Power point and Share Point.

Ability to work proactively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Potential Salary and Benefits: INR 950,000 to 1,250,000

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Mumbai

Duration: 1 Year (Extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Start date: As soon as possible

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. Only select applicants will be contacted for interview. There will be a writing test conducted with final candidates. Please do not contact program staff directly for this position.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

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People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the center of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs

Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member

Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance

Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle

Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job

Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities

Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.

Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

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Equal employment @WRI India

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.