Job Type : Contract
Industry : Procurement
Education Level : Senior level
Company Description
Since
the 1970s, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has been engaged in
critical global health initiatives worldwide.
In
September 2009, the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) was formed
as a nonprofit affiliate of UMB to help support the implementation of UMB international
programs. UMB, through MGIC, is registered in Botswana, the Democratic Republic
of Congo, Haiti, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and
Zambia.
MGIC’s
administrative operations support the research and clinical programs of UMB.
Job Description
The
Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) is currently recruiting for an
International Procurement Specialist/Sr. Specialist.
The
Specialist/Sr. Specialist supports the operations of the University of
Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) International Operations (IO) department and the MGIC
office in the United States of America (MGIC US).
The
IO department serves the UMB community as it engages in the international
implementation of global education, research, and service. Through the UMB
Global Hub, IO provides specialized services to UMB units in travel, safety and
security, procurement, finance, audit, ethics, human resources, and other
operational areas. IO activates the MGIC, a UMB affiliate charged with
supporting UMB international activities and projects that may require a
sustained international presence in the form of dedicated personnel in-country,
physical office space, a bank account, or similar infrastructure. IO sets UMB
standards for international operations and oversees operational compliance. Across
all its work, IO facilitates and promotes robust risk management. As partners
in the Global Hub, IO and the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) work together
to ensure seamless support of UMB's global activities.
The
IO department and its personnel are guided by the WISER guiding
principles.
In
their role, the Specialist/Sr. Specialist assists the office and the UMB
community by procuring international goods and services to ensure an
uninterrupted supply of health and non-health commodities that fulfill UMB and
MGIC’s international research and clinical objectives programs. The
Specialist/Sr. Specialist will perform all of its procurement activities in
compliance with UMB and MGIC policies and procedures and US government rules
and regulations, including 2 CFR 200 and the Federal Acquisition Regulations
(FAR).
The
Specialist/Sr. Specialist will report to the International Finance and
Procurement Manager.
MGIC
is recruiting and considering applications from candidates in Abuja, Dar es
Salaam, Lusaka, and Nairobi. MGIC will not sponsor visas for this role.
Duties and Responsibilities
Procurement of Goods & Services
Procurement Planning
Procurement Training
Vendor Management
Compliance
Performance Management
Support & Collaboration
Other
duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
Language
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
Experience
Specialized
Knowledge
Skills
and Abilities
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