Abdelrahman Elsadig Mahdi

Personal Data:
 Gender : Male Email: abdoish17@gmail.com
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 DOB: 10 of July 1987 Nationality: Sudanese
 Mobile: +249912323244 Status: Married

Professional Summary:
 Highly motivated qualified Engineer with 11 years’ experience both in Procurement & Contract Management &
Consultancy services gained from working in major national multi-million USD Project. Exceptional communication and
interpersonal skills with in-depth understanding of arbitration procedures, negotiation processes, and conflict resolution.
Strategic problem-solving skills to understand project objectives and create proposals to meet equipment and labor
requirements while maintaining budgetary and timeline goals.

Education:
 Sudan University Of Science & Technology 2003- 2008
Bachelor of Science (Honors’) in Petroleum Engineering
 University of Bahri - College of Private Law of the Law Department 2015
Vocational Arbitration Diploma

Professional Experience:
 Zain Sudan Khartoum Sudan
Contract Administration Team Leader 17th November 2016 – present time
 Preparing, reviewing, administering, managing, finalizing and approving contracts in collaboration with all
related vendors and Zain Sudan departments and sections.
 Insuring all commercial and legal conditions in all contracts are adhere to the statutory legislation and
regulations in Zain Sudan and Sudanese Laws.
 Negotiating contract terms and conditions with suppliers to identify opportunities for better contractual terms
and conditions.
 Examine applications resulting from major tenders and Requests for proposals (RFPs) jointly with end user
departments, conduct analysis and negotiation for better contractual terms.
 Responsible for establishing the contract process and procedures as to be followed by all concerned
departments, and monitor compliance by company employees with established procedures.
 Training new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures.
 Prepare and circulate the contract templates based on each contract in order to be standardized per commodity/
or service type.
 Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and
awareness, interpretation to support the implementation.
 Responsible for Finalizing claims and variation order investigation, or any complex contracts Problem escalated
from vendors with an appreciation of the cost-effectiveness solution and proper recommendation to assist the
top management to take the right decision.
 As necessary liaise with company legal Department, for clarification and direction about legal aspects and
liabilities.
 Motivation and development of team resources by liaising closely with key line management personnel and
other relevant parties within the department, to ensure problems/issues are identified and resolved or
appropriately escalated at an early stage.

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 Hawatif for Multi-activities Khartoum - Sudan
Outsourced to “Zain Sudan”
Contract Specialist 15th June 2015 – 16th November 2016
 Examine applications for the major Tenders and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) jointly with end user
departments, conduct analysis and make initial recommendations of Contracts Template to be used.
 Assisting in Preparation of the standard template for all drafted contract.
 Review scope of work, SLAs and commercial documentations to ensure accuracy and compliance with
company internal procedures and local laws.
 Redrafting of Contracts template to ensure the requested requirement is prepared in a legally effective way.
 Assist in reviewing, negotiating and finalizing Contracts in collaboration with Zain Sudan departments and all
related Vendors.
 Administering, Contracts signed by the company to make sure what was agreed in every given Contract is being
followed and successfully maintained.
 Report any issues /special circumstances or breaches of contract have taken place to the Contract
Administration section head.
 Assisting in updating and maintain Contracts Data Base register and reports
 Assisting for Tracking Reports for the status of Contracts/Service /Supply Orders and underlined projects
progress/status.
 Assisting in Finalising claim / change request investigation and update information in the Change requests
register.
 Follow the application of contract process and procedures by all departments and issue the needed contractual
advices.
 As necessary liaise with Company Legal counsel, for clarification and direction about legal aspects and
liabilities.
 Kenana Engineering and Technical Service Khartoum Sudan
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Contract Administrator 13 April 2014 – 13 April 2015
 Drafting of commercial terms for design, engineering, Supply and/or procurement services for Kenana Project
Management Office, in addition to:
o Assist in clarifications and evaluation of Bidder’s bid proposals. The deliverables for these tasks
include the preparation of evaluation criteria, final evaluation reports and assisting Employer to
perform the techno-commercial evaluation.
o To assist during the pre-award negotiation with potential Contractors for the Contracts, for which the
deliverables include the preparation of negotiation points, meeting agendas and the minutes of
meetings.
o Prepares and completes all tenders and contracts required documentation. Develops appropriate
technical specifications and commercial models, identifies opportunities to design the ‘Scope of
Work’ and ‘Schedule of Compensation’ by implementation of standardization, value analysis and
provide guidance to End User on their implementation prior to issuing a call for tender.
o Prepare contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements and obligations.
o Assess any contractual risks and consider appropriate risk mitigation solutions to prevent any
potential impact on tenders or projects overall.
o To assist Employer in Contract Change Order process (VO, ADD, & Amendment) in dealing with
KETS/KSC Contractors.
o Administer, Follow up and advice in all submitted claims, contractual letters and Engineer
correspondences; gain input from other internal stakeholders, and seek solutions to resolve it.

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 o Review contracts’ close-out activities, analyzes the activities, drafting the recommendation and insure
implementation of extracted tender committee decisions.
o Review payments certificates and give Recommendations for Release of Retention and Bonds.
o Prepare weekly/monthly Contract progress report/status for each contract/tender which will include
original contract price, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, claims, and payment
schedules.
 White Nile Sugar Company Khartoum Sudan
Contract Administrator 2nd March 2010 – 31rd March 2014
Manages, provides advice on and administers all activities concerned with FIDIC contracts for works and services
associated with the factory facilities projects carried out under various contract forms and modes of reimbursement, in
addition to the following:
 In conjunction with other concerned parties, reviews and evaluates potential bidders’ capabilities for the vendor
registration. Refers to the Company's list of vendors/contractors, taking into account End User remarks
concerning suitability of services provided. Determines the bidders list who are nominated to be invited to
submit bids for tender in order to steer bid process to the most appropriate bidders.
 Manages the drafting of Invitation to Tender packages for contracts for large O&G facilities projects. Review
and, if necessary, proposes comments on and propose alternative text/clauses to client contract conditions;
 Responsible for pre – award activities including bid invitation preparation, processing queries from bidders,
preparation of bid evaluation programs, evaluation of bids, negotiation, contract preparation and award
formalities;
 Develops, interprets, communicates and monitors documented policies and procedures for procurement and
supply that should be implemented to ensure ethical practice and all communications are appropriate and
prompt, providing accurate and timely flows of information.
 Responsible for post – award activities including conducting kick – off meetings, coordinating all contract
submittals and correspondence, preparation and processing of variation orders, claims and close out;
 Monitors and ensures the business provisions of assigned contracts are administered to ensure compliance with
contractual terms and conditions. Keeps the Projects Contracts Manager advised as to the scope, financial, and
risk features of applicable contracts;
 Assist in preparation of the correspondences between employer and contractors.
 Attends Tender opening meetings, signs tender opening form, takes notes of unclear bids and follows-up with
bidders to obtain clarification of bid received. Arranges technical and commercial evaluation of bids with tender
working team. Also attend progress meetings and preparing monthly Contract progress report.
 Review claims and variations and act accordingly.

Consulting Services:
 SUDACHAD MUL Tl ACTIVITES Location: Tchad 1st April 2019-31st Jan 2021
Main activates are:
 Preparing, reviewing, administering, managing, finalizing and approving contracts in collaboration with all
related vendors and client departments and sections.
 Provide clients with recommendations for improvements based on international standards on Contacts
management, operation, system development and business process.
 To engage with customers in cooperation with Business Consultants /Account Managers to define and develop
contract recommendation.
 MAXNET Wireless Broadband Location: Khartoum 16th Aug 2020-31st June 2021
Main activates are:
 Revision and pointing the issues with the current contracts signed by the company.

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  Provide clients with recommendations for improvements based on international standards on Contacts
management, operation, system development and business process.
 Preparing, reviewing, administering, managing, finalizing and approving new customers and products contracts
in collaboration with all related vendors and client departments and sections.
 Core For Smart Solution Location: Khartoum 20 Jan 2019-2nd Feb 2021
Main activates are:
 Provide clients with recommendations for improvements based on international standards on IT management,
operation, system development and business process.
 To act as an integral part of the Sales and Services Teams and closely work with the Sales Professionals to
provide specialist knowledge for an identified sales opportunity.
 Work w/various stakeholders to develop systems, processes, solutions w/the intent to develop their business.
 Develop and execute a work plan obtaining authorized resources to ensure all activities are performed.
 SYBER expertise Location: Khartoum 1 Apr 2018-30 June 2018
Main activates are:
 Provide clients with recommendations for improvements based on international standards on IT management,
operation, system development and business process
 Work w/various stakeholders to develop systems, processes, solutions w/the intent to develop their business.

Professional Certificates:
 Contract Risk Management 6th Mar 2022 – 10th mar 2022
Provided by ……………….. GESCO Group
 Finance For Non Finance 1th Aug 2021 – 5th Aug 2021
Provided by ……………….. Aloula Training Center
 Negotiating and Drafting IT Contracts 15th Feb 2021 – 17th Feb 2021
Provided by ……………….. Falconbury
 Advance Excel 6th Sep 2020 – 10th Sep 2020
Provided by ……………….. Xlup Zone Training Center
 Vendor Management 14th April 2018 – 15th April 2018
Provided by ……………….. VIGOR Academy
 Communication Techniques 22nd August 2017 – 23rd August 2017
Provided by ……………….. VIGOR Academy
 Advance Interviewing Skills 2nd May 2017 – 3rd May 2017
Provided by ……………….. INFORMA Training Center
 Communication & Personal Effectiveness Skills 29th October 2014
Provided by ……………….. ICQ
 Effective Time Management, Planning and Organizing Skills 27th October 2014
Provided by ……………….. ICQ
 Project Management Fundamentals 21st September – 24th September 2014
Provided by ……………….. RAM Education
 International Association of Contract and Commercial Management July 2013
Provided by ……………….. IACCM Organization
 Electronic Contract 15th June – 19th April 2012
Provided by ……………….. UHRDA Organization
 Project Planning and Management 8th May – 5th July 2011
Provided by ……………….. Brain Power Center

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 FIDIC Conditions of Contract 17th April – 20th April 2011
Provided by ……………….. Brain Power Center
 First Aid 1st January – 7th July 2010
Provided by ……………….. Red Crescent Society
 FUNDAMENTAL OF RESERVOIR ENGINEERING 29th June – 3rd July 2008
 Mud logging 29th June – 3rd July 2008
Both Provided by ……………….. OIFC Center

TRAINING:
 HIGLIEG PETROLEUM FOR SERVICES AND INVESTMENT: 22nd April 2009 – 4th October 2009
In my compulsory national service period, I worked in HIGLIEG PETROLEUM in the projects department, water rig section.
 PETRONAS MARKETING SUDAN LTD: 15th November 2009 – 11th February 2010
During compulsory national service period, I also had a training period at PETRONAS in the Supply & Distribution Department-
SHAGARA Depot.

Memberships:
 Member of Sudan Engineering Council.
 Accredit Member of International Association of Contract and Commercial Management (MCCM).
 Certified Arbitrator for Sudanese Center for Conciliation & Arbitration

Competencies:
 Excels at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, Fast learner and capable to adopt new ways of doing things
 Excellence experience in claim management, analysis and dispute resolution
 Excellence experience on complex Engineering project management
 Good experience in managing high value and complex capital investment project
 Good understanding of Internal process, procedures and other associated tools development
 Excellent time management skills
 Good negotiation skills

Skills:
 Fluent in English
 Highly organized and detail-oriented
 Have excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office programs
 Dedicated, focused and energetic, self-motivated with strong communication skills; work well independently or on a
team.

Contacts:
 Mahmoud Mohamed Saeed Elassad Tel: 00249912338351
Title: KSH CEO Emil: Mahmoud.Elassad@ms.sd.zain.com

 Safeldin Gaffar Mohamed Salih Tel: 00249912335539

Title: Zain Procurement, Contract & Logistics Director Emil: Safeldin.Gaffar@sd.zain.com

 Mesoun Elfatih Mohamed Ali Tel: 00249912357066

Title: Zain Contracts Administration & Compliance Manager Emil: Mesoun.Ali@sd.zain.com

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