Contract Manager - Hydropower Project - Malawi
Contract Manager - Hydropower Project | Malawi
- Location: Malawi (Site-based)
- Contract Type: Fixed-Term
- Duration: 12-24 months (potential for extension)
- Sector: Renewable Energy / Hydropower
About the Role
Our client, a leading international renewable energy developer, is delivering a flagship hydropower project in Malawi. They are seeking a skilled Contract Manager to lead contractual and commercial oversight throughout the project lifecycle-from contractor procurement through to execution and completion.
This role will play a critical part not only in construction-phase contract management but also in the tendering, evaluation, and negotiation of the EPC contractor.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of contract administration, from tender stage to project close-out
Support and advise during the tendering, technical evaluation, and commercial negotiation phases of contractor selection
Ensure contract execution aligns with technical and commercial expectations
Administer FIDIC-based contracts, ensuring compliance and performance
Identify, assess, and manage variations, claims, and disputes
Liaise closely with legal, engineering, and project management teams
Prepare contractual reports and participate in regular progress meetings
Proactively identify and mitigate risks across the project lifecycle
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, or related discipline
Minimum 8 years' contract management experience within energy or infrastructure projects
Demonstrable experience with FIDIC contract forms, particularly Yellow and Silver Book
Experience in EPC procurement, including contractor tendering, evaluation, and negotiation
Previous involvement in large-scale hydropower or renewable energy projects
Excellent commercial, legal, and stakeholder management capabilities
Prior experience in East Africa or comparable emerging markets is an advantage
Fluent in English (French an asset)
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and expatriate benefits package
On-site accommodation, local transport, and support services
Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant renewable energy project
Collaborative international project environment with long-term growth prospects
Contact: [email protected]
This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of Malawi's most important hydropower developments. If you bring strong FIDIC contract experience, a strategic mindset, and the ability to operate in a dynamic international setting, we encourage you to apply and be part of a transformative infrastructure project in East Africa.
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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