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MGIC is a non-profit affiliate of UMB with a mission to administratively support international operations of UMB Principal Investigators. Our purpose is to provide the administrative infrastructure for sizable and sustained operations outside of the U.S. Currently, MGIC operates in Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia, with registration applicati...
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
Additional Information
All 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 Nairobi.
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