What do MGIC Policies cover?

MGIC Policies are organized under five folders, each with multiple specific policies and associated procedures. Click on a folder to view the policies and procedures within that category.

1. USE AND ADMINISTRATION: This section covers a range of administrative and operational functions carried out by a country office and not addressed in other policies and procedures, including requirements and guidance specific to establishing and closing field operations. It includes direction on legal affairs, facilities management, insurance, property management, travel, fleet management, communications, confidentiality and data security, and record retention. 
2. GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS: This section outlines MGIC’s governance, legal, and ethical requirements for country offices, including roles, responsibilities, and compliance with applicable local and U.S. government regulations. It covers the MGIC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, conflicts of interest, equal opportunity, whistleblowing, prevention of harassment and discrimination, anti-trafficking requirements, and child safeguarding.
3. HUMAN RESOURCES: This section directs and guides country offices’ management of their human resources, from development of job descriptions and recruitment through transfer and termination of employment. It also lays out timekeeping and effort reporting requirements and standards for performance management and professional development.
4. FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT: This section provides guidance on financial management, procurement, and award compliance in the country office, with a focus on meeting US Government (USG) funding requirements. It covers financial policies, internal controls, reporting, cash management, payroll, procurement, and award and subaward management from application through closeout, including key compliance requirements related to research, conflicts of interest, intellectual property, and human subjects
5. SAFETY AND SECURITY: This section describes requirements related to MGIC’s duty of care. It covers the role of the CO security lead, the importance of timely and complete incident reporting, and the requirements for safety and security of facilities, transportation safety, and prohibition of firearms and other weapons.

6. POLICY DEFINITIONS: This section describes the definitions defined in this consolidated list. Certain definitions have been taken verbatim from the public domain.