Job Description

Procurement Specialist
Millennium Challenge Account-Belize (MCA-Belize)
About MCA-Belize
The Government of Belize (GoB) and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) signed a
US$125M grant agreement on September 4, 2024. MCC is a U.S. government agency focused
on assisting countries and is dedicated to good governance, economic freedom, and investing
in people. The goal of the Compact is to reduce poverty through economic growth in Belize by
implementing an Education project and an Energy Project. The Compact is expected to enter
into force in 2026 and be implemented over five years. The Parliament of Belize established an
independent executing agency called the Millennium Challenge Account - Belize (MCA-Belize)
to undertake the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the Government of Belize under the
Compact. The MCA-Belize is located in Belize City.
Procurement Specialist
Position Objective
The Procurement Specialist, under the supervision of the Procurement Director, is responsible
for the day-to-day execution and monitoring of the Compact’s delivery and implementation of
procurement-related services.

Responsibilities
 Supports the overall Procurement and Grants function of the MCA-Belize, including
managing the Procurement Agent, and ensures that sufficient support is provided to the
operational and programmatic functions of the Procurement unit to strengthen its ability
to deliver on the targets of the Compact in accordance with MCC Accountable Entity
Procurement Policy and Guidelines and MCC Program Grant Guidelines.
 Under the supervision of the Procurement Director, serves as a liaison between the
MCA-Belize, Procurement Agent, MCC, and outside entities on all procurement and
grant activities and facilitates the interconnected operations between and among all
elements of the procurement and grant processes. Synchronize the substance and
process elements of procurement and grant activities within required timelines.
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 Support the procurement team and ensure compliance with MCC’s policies and relevant
Belize laws. Endorse positivity, sustainability, equity, and trust within the procurement
team. Embrace diversity and inclusion within the team.
 Analyse MCA-Belize operational and programmatic needs and oversee that developed
procurement and grant plans and budgets are consistent with the overall plans and
budgets of the Compact and aligned to the needs of MCA-Belize.
 Support coordinated efforts to prevent fraud and corruption within MCA-Belize’s
procurements and contract management processes and to conduct regular training for
MCA-Belize staff to clarify procedures and strategies for fraud and corruption prevention.
 Represent MCA-Belize as a procurement lead in implementing the Compact program,
including identifying initial procurement needs, organizing procurement operations, and
reviewing and approving reports
 Organize market outreach events.
 Under the supervision of the Procurement Director, lead MCA-Belize’s efforts to ensure
that all procurements are conducted in a manner consistent with MCC program
procurement policies, requirements, and guidelines, and that all grants are consistent
with the MCC’s program grant policies, requirements, and guidelines.
 Sustain the high quality of the procurement and grants documents and contract and
grant administration documents throughout the life of the Compact and recommend any
necessary changes or improvements to ensure it responds to the operational reality of
MCA-Belize.
 Guide MCA-Belize procurement and program staff, and implementing entities, on MCC
procurement and grant policies, guidelines, and reporting requirements to ensure
compliance and transparency, adapting the guidelines as needed to local legislation and
Compact requirements.
 Use strategic thinking while creating and monitoring planned procurements and grants,
including works contracts, identify delayed procurements and grants, and provide
recommendations to improve procurement planning. Ensure the procurement plan is
updated regularly. Ensure MIS entries are timely, and data is of high quality. Conduct
data analysis.
 Sustain quality delivery by examining procurement requests, quality of goods, and other
relevant documentation to ensure compliance with established work plans, as well as
MCC/MCA-Belize standards.
 Evaluate MCA-Belize’s and implementing entities’ procurement systems and determine
their compliance with MCC standards and identify issues and risks to support internal
and external audits.
 Support in the development and implementation of bid challenge and contractor past
performance reporting procedures for MCA-Belize procurement, including advising and
timely reporting to MCA-Belize’s management and MCC on issues of non-compliance.
 Perform other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the Director of Procurement
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Required Competencies
 Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, law, finance, or a related field
is required.
 A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a relevant position that required
procurement of goods and services is required.
 Proven abilities as a result-oriented specialist who understands procurement and grants,
collaboration, compliance, and international development.
 Demonstrated experience with procurement policies of international development
organizations, including but not limited to World Bank, Inter-American Development
Bank, or MCC.
 Proven fluency and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Preferred Competencies
 A master’s degree is preferred but not required.
 Experience in drafting, reviewing, and/or approving works procurement and grant
documents.
How to Apply
To submit applications, please email hr@mcabelize.gov.bz. The following documents
should accompany your application:
1. Curriculum vitae containing detailed work experience.
2. Cover letter confirming interest and availability.
3. Soft copies of higher education and professional certificates, as applicable.
Applications can be submitted via email with the subject: Vacancy – Procurement
Specialist, to the address above. The closing date for receiving applications is
Friday, October 10, 2025.
Only applications received through the email above will be considered. Any
application received through any other channels will not be considered. Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Skills Required

• Adaptability skills
• Agile decision-making
• Analytical thinking