Global Commercial Contracts Manager – Donor Negotiations

World Vision; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision seeks a Commercial Contract Manager to lead acquisition, negotiation, and compliance across donor-funded programmes, balancing organisational protection with program delivery and impact.

The role emphasizes post-award support, donor relationship management, and governance, requiring 7+ years in international development contracting and familiarity with major donors; travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in commercial contract management in international development or government contracting.
• Experience negotiating contracts with major institutional donors.
• Strong knowledge of cost principles and procurement regulations (FAR, AIDAR, OMB Uniform Guidance, EU Financial Regulation).
• Experience with fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time-and-materials, and IDIQ contracts.
• Ability to structure teaming arrangements, subcontracts, and consortium agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations with donors and partners, shaping terms to protect World Vision and enable delivery.
• Manage full lifecycle of contracts from pre-award to close-out with compliance.
• Scan for opportunities from donors and private entities, advise on bid/no-bid decisions.
• Develop and review cost proposals and pricing aligned with donor policies and cost principles.
• Build relationships with contracting officers and donors; contribute to teaming strategies.
• Implement contract management systems and dashboards for portfolio visibility.

Job description

World Vision seeks a Commercial Contract Manager to lead acquisition, negotiation, and compliance across donor-funded programmes, balancing organisational protection with program delivery and impact.

The role emphasizes post-award support, donor relationship management, and governance, requiring 7+ years in international development contracting and familiarity with major donors; travel up to 25% is expected.