Contracts and Compliance Trainee – PanamaAt EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.EF Tours offers professionally guided tours to the world’s greatest sights and landscapes. Itineraries can be tailored to the needs of North American teachers and students at any level: elementary, high school, or university. We also handcraft adventures and active vacations for North American adults of all ages and interests.We are currently looking for a detail focused, service oriented and ambitious candidate to join EF’s operations hub in Panama City, as a Contracts and Compliance trainee. The Role As a Contracts and Compliance trainee, you will work within the Contract and Compliance Management team and be responsible for contract management and compliance monitoring duties. In this position, you will be part of a highly multicultural and dynamic organization and work closely with colleagues from the Procurement team and suppliers across the globe, while supporting several Senior Managers.The duration of the traineeship is 9 months starting in January 2022, with possible access to a permanent full-time position.Main responsibilitiesMaintain and coordinate the use of vendor contract templates in compliance with internal guidelinesReview, draft and escalate contract variationsCoordinate the contracting and signature workflow with internal and external stakeholdersBe the go-to person for contract and compliance related questions, with the support of your Manager and the Legal teamMonitor and report on various compliance KPIsOwn and lead process improvement and enhancement opportunities
Qualifications & Skills Background/experience in Paralegal, Law, Business Administration or similarProficiency in English and Spanish (C1/C2 or equivalent), written and oral; knowledge of French, German and/or Italian would be a plusProficient user of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)Customer-friendly and service orientedCommitted, reliable and with a strong “can-do” attitudeFlexible and adaptableStrong attention to detailThrives in an international environmentWillingness to improve processesWell-organized; able to prioritize and manage a changing workload and meet deadlines Application Please submit your CV & Cover Letter in English online.To be considered for this role, applicants must either be Panamanian citizens.
About EF Education First
At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.