IDA – Contracting Officer
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The Organization
The International Disability Alliance (IDA) is the global voice of persons with disabilities, bringing together over 1,500 organizations of persons with disabilities and their families across eight global and six regional networks. With members worldwide, IDA represents the estimated 1.3 billion people living with disabilities.
IDA is mandated to advance the rights of persons with disabilities and promote disability inclusion in development, including through engagement with the United Nations. The Alliance supports OPDs to advocate for change and hold governments accountable at the local, national, regional, and international levels.
More information: www.internationaldisabilityalliance.org
The Position
IDA is seeking a Contracting Officer.
Start Date: 1 April 2026
Location: Remote
Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026 (3‑month probation period)
Employment: Remote, full‑time
Level: 7
Line Manager: Contracting, Procurement & Due Diligence Manager
Staff Supervision: None
The Contracting Officer strengthens IDA’s strategic and operational capacity by coordinating procurement and contracting processes. The role supports the full lifecycle of consultant and sub‑grant contracts, ensures audit‑readiness, manages procurement of goods and services, and supports internal coordination related to membership and IT systems. This position is essential for ensuring procedural compliance, institutional accountability, and efficient project and financial operations.
Duties & Key Responsibilities
1. Consultant Contracting
• Support consultant procurement in line with IDA and donor policies
• Draft contracts, manage signature workflows, update filing systems (Teams/SharePoint)
• Maintain consultant database and ensure audit‑readiness
• Anticipate consultancy needs and propose relevant profiles
• Support project teams with progress tracking and project management updates
• Ensure compliance with IDA Procurement Policy and other relevant IDA and donor policies (cost‑effectiveness, sanctions, fraud, AML/CFT, anti‑terrorism)
2. Sub‑Grant Contracting
• Support dissemination of calls for applications and collect submissions
• Prepare applicant mapping and support compliant selection
• Support due diligence for sub‑grantees and assist with drafting contracts and annexes
• Maintain sub‑granting database and filing; support timely signatures
• Support sub‑grant implementation monitoring and flag compliance risks
• Ensure compliance with IDA procurement and donor policies
3. Procurement of Goods and Services
• Support procurement processes from ToR development to contract signature
• Ensure compliance with procurement and donor requirements
• Prepare quote comparisons, budget planning support, and value‑for‑money evidence
4. Cross‑Functional Support
• Maintain accurate and updated records in IDA systems and Microsoft Teams
• Assist in external evaluations (interviews, platform preparation)
• Support audit preparation and documentation reviews
• Track Mastercard payments and online platform subscriptions
5. Administrative and Technical Coordination
• Review and format outgoing official documentation
• Assist with access controls (Teams permissions, mailbox management, IT asset logs)
• Support inventory and IT procurement (quotations, validation, delivery, setup)
• Support membership management, including mailbox handling and panel preparation
• Assist in reviewing and filing grant agreements and IDA profiles
Skills and Requirements
1. Education and Qualifications
• Degree in Business Administration, Law, International Relations, or related field
2. Experience
• 3–4 years of professional experience in grants, procurement, contracting, or operations
• Experience in international, multicultural, or donor‑funded environments
• Experience supporting audits, donor compliance, and institutional documentation
3. Technical and Functional Skills
• Fluency in English (C1 level required)
• Strong organizational and workflow management abilities
• Proficiency in contract drafting and procurement procedures
• Strong document management and coordination skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, IT inventory systems, shared platforms
• Ability to manage complex priorities in a multicultural remote environment
• Comfort working across time zones
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Adaptability and flexibility in fast‑paced settings
4. Additional Assets (Desirable)
• Lived experience of disability or experience with disability rights environments
• Experience working with OPDs or on disability inclusion
• Fluency in an additional UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese)
• Knowledge of EU/UN donor compliance frameworks
Other Requirements
IDA operates in multicultural environments and with persons with disabilities who may experience high rates of discrimination, violence, and abuse. All staff, consultants, and collaborators must fully comply with IDA’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct, available at:
https://www.internationaldisabilityalliance.org/reporting-fraud-abuse
IDA has zero tolerance for abuse, violence, fraud, corruption, or policy breaches.
The application deadline is 16 March 2026.