Senior Contract & Claims Engineer

About the role

AFL - Africa Global Logistics Mozambique, a logistics, freight forwarding, shipping, warehousing and stevedoring company, is looking for an experienced Senior Contract & Claims Engineer to join its team in Maputo. The role plays a key part in managing commercial contracts, contractual risks, claims and dispute prevention across the group's logistics, port, transportation, mining and energy activities. It is a permanent, full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the review, drafting and negotiation of contracts with customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage contractual claims, change orders, variations and contractual notifications.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, commercial and operational risks.
• Support bid preparation, tenders and commercial negotiations.
• Review liability, indemnity and insurance provisions.
• Advise management and operational teams on contractual matters.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution strategies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, Commercial Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in contract management, claims management or commercial management.
• Experience in logistics, ports, transportation, mining, energy, construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Fluent English (mandatory).
• Portuguese and/or French would be an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.

What we offer

• Work on major industrial and logistics projects.
• Exposure to international customers and strategic contracts.
• A dynamic, multicultural environment.
• Attractive remuneration and career development opportunities.