Associate, Grants & Contracts (short-term through 9/30/2022)
Global Communities

Job Info

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Overview

Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community.

Global Communities is seeking an Associate to join the Grants and Contracts team at the headquarters in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland.

This is a full-time short-term position through 9/30/2022.

NOTE :

As an organization working to advance public health, Global Communities has an obligation to model best practices and to do all we can to protect each other, our partners and the communities where we work. To ensure the continuity and effectiveness of our business operations, Global Communities is adopting a policy to safeguard the health of our visitors, employees, families, and the larger global community from COVID-19. Effective January 3, 2022, all U.S.-based Global Communities employees are required to provide proof of having received full dosage of COVID-19 vaccine that is FDA approved, approved for emergency use authorization, or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with Global Communities, as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Procurement

• Assists with processing G&A and donor-funded procurement actions managed out of Headquarters:
  • Prepares procurement documentation, including completing Procurement Summary Memoranda.
  • Obtains quotes from vendors when competition is required.
  • Responds to informal competition questions and inquiries from vendors.
  • Analyzes and compares quotation costs and pricing.
  • Drafts agreements for review and signature using approved templates.
• Assists with personal effect shipments of expatriates traveling to or from post within organizational guidelines using pre-approved shippers.
• Assists with procurement training for headquarters and field staff based on organizational policies, procedures and norms.

Consultant Engagement

• Assists with Consultant Agreements and Amendments.
  • Reviews backup information and maintains records.
  • Ensures agreements and amendments are compliant according to policies and procedures.
  • Drafts and issues amendments to Consultant Agreements.
  • o Liaises with consultants and Global Communities staff to execute amendments and responds to related inquiries.

SharePoint Management

• Helps to maintain OGC's SharePoint interface, including the Awards Repository, revising templates and adding resource materials.

Support for Digital Initiatives

• Assists with the design and configuration of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Grants and Contracts interface, including establishing lists of qualified organizations capable providing goods and services.
• Supports other digital initiatives underway at Global Communities in FY22.

Other :

• Undertakes all other duties and projects as may be assigned from time to time.

POSITION SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prioritizes understanding the drivers of and contributing to OGC performance and success as a compliance-minded business unit.
• Promotes a culture of excellence, inclusion, learning, support, diversity and innovation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Organized and ability to prioritize projects and manage time.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and ability to sit at a computer and operate a keyboard.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field or four years of related work experience.
• Relevant professional experience highly preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• A passion for the mission and values of Global Communities.
• Must have U.S. work authorization.

Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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