Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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.
• Well-Being and Sustainability
• Innovation and Discovery
• Service Excellence and Accountability
• Equity and Justice
• Respect and Integrity
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
Performance Management
• Monitor, and review the status of tasks and update management on the progress of the department’s functions.
• Evaluate international procurement performance using key performance indicators used to monitor the procurement process
Support & Collaboration
• Liaise with UMB and MGIC finance and other departments to ensure invoice payments are properly documented and processed in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned,

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related fields
• Professional certifications such as CIPS or other from a recognized professional body
Language
• Required level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing)
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
Experience
• Five (5) years of international procurement experience in international development
Specialized Knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of procurement of international goods and services
Skills and Abilities
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to US government and generally accepted accounting principles, such as 2 CFR 200
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and with cross-functional teams
• Highly proficient with accounting software, i.e., Quickbooks, etc.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position location – The position may be located in one of the following locations – Abuja, Dar es Salaam, Lusaka, and Nairoi.
About the Organization
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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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