Contracting Coordinator at Intrepid Group

The world needs more Intrepid people: 

As a Contracting Coordinator you will provide support and coordination assistance to the Contracting Manager to maintain and implement contracting systems and processes which meet Intrepid’s business needs and aligns with the global business. This includes assisting the Contracting Manager to consistently improve Intrepid East Africa’s contract rates and profitability levels. 

This is a permanent, full-time, office-based position. To provide the best experience to our people, this role will be operating out of our office in Nairobi, Kenya.  

A love of travel is a must have! With it you’ll bring: 

• Diploma in tourism management or its equivalent 
• Extensive travel experience in East Africa and a passion for travel 
• Proven experience in contracting, pricing, sourcing, and contract management 
• Experience in analysis and creating reports 
• Strong knowledge and experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint  
• Be able to communicate in English and Swahili 

You’ll have excellent negotiation skills and interpersonal skills across a variety of cultures. Your organizational skills and attention to detail will be the catalyst to your success in this role. Most importantly, you’ll ensure every day you approach work by sharing in Intrepid’s core values of integrity, innovation, fun, passion, growth, and responsibility.    

A bit about our people:

Our team reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit. Our team is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and Intrepid recognises that diversity makes us a stronger business. With a commitment to breaking down barriers, we support a culture where people can be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, people living with a disability, people from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, and people from different ethnicities, races, and religions. 

Work perks:

• We offer flexible work options, including work-from-home, and work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks a year
• Employees receive a free Intrepid trip every year! As well as generous discounts available for families, and close friends
• 5 extra days of leave annually, for use when travelling on an Intrepid trip
• Our global leave benefits are aimed at supporting gender equity, so we offer a minimum of 10 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions. 
• Access to incredible e-learning platforms, and professional development via our Elevate Mentor program
• We provide an Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family
• We want to support the causes that are important to you, that’s why we offer 20 hours of volunteer leave every year.

If you’re here to inspire, create, share, and lead in what you do, we want to hear from you. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible – we may close advertising early if the right person is identified.