Manager - Contracts & Procurement

able to translate complex legal / compliance topics for a non-specialist audienceHighly organized, independent, and capable of managing multiple priorities.Comfortable working across time zones and remote teams.Additionally : Chartered Secretary (ICSA) qualification or equivalent is a plusPrior experience in the nonprofit or international development sector.Spanish language skills are desirable but not essentialExperience working with a globally distributed team.What should you be comfortable with?Navigating complex, dynamic environments with shifting priorities.Leading cross-functional initiatives independently and collaboratively.Operating in global, multicultural teams with asynchronous communication.Thinking strategically while managing operational execution.Problem-solving in high-pressure or ambiguous situations.Perks of working with usThere are plenty of benefits at GBL, here are some examples : Flexible leave policy : Time away from work can be extremely helpful for maintaining a healthy work / life balance. GBL encourages managers and leadership to set the example by taking time off when needed and ensuring their team members do the same. We don't have a strict limit on paid leaves, only suggested ( extremely liberal) averages. Flexible working hours : We recognize that a better work-life balance can improve employee motivation, performance, productivity, and reduce stress. The basis of our norms pertaining to this is a system of trust in each other and our common goals.GBL Care Systems : As an organization, we are committed to ensuring the wellbeing of our team members and creating a thriving work environment- because that gives us, together, the best chance at achieving our shared mission and sparking joy at work. We do this by partnering with organizations such The Mindclan, Therapize among others for workshops and other wellbeing-related initiatives. Growth-oriented review policy : To foster collaboration, we have adopted regular reviews and check-ins among team members. We see a manager's role beyond what is expected from them by conventional management thinkers. Apart from delivering high-quality work, managers are responsible for the holistic development of their team members. This can be achieved through practices inspired by coaching philosophy.Additional benefitsWellbeing budget : This includes an individual budget for each team member that they can claim reimbursement for things such as therapy, any physical-health related activity and home office setup. Additionally, there's a separate budget for Managers for care packages or any other team activities. There's also a budget for our People Operations team to organize team-wide activities or provide mental health services in collaboration with organizations like Therapize and Mindclan.Informal virtual and in-person hangs and activities!Recent projects and blog posts : To acclimatize yourself with some of our work, you can read our blog posts on Medium, and also go through our LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.The process : We are glad you’re interested in applying for this role!After each step, we decide whether to invite you to the next one. Our interview process for this role has the following steps : CV and Cover Letter screening Introductory First-Round InterviewTake-home assignmentFit Interview Depending on the candidate pool, we may add any additional interviews to make a well thought through decision.