Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract type: Intern
Closing Date: 14-Nov-2024
Job Description
Background Information – Job-specific
UNOPS Ethiopia Multi-Country Office ETMCO is recruiting for this position: Procurement Intern based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply.
The internship is a learning and working opportunity that targets fresh and prospective graduates. The Procurement Intern will assist the Procurement Specialist and support the ETMCO team. The intern will be exposed to practical learning and working experiences that foster development of his /her path.
Functional Responsibilities
Reporting to the procurement specialist, the Procurement Intern will be responsible for the below listed tasks.
Assists in:
- Specification revision, preparation of solicitation documents and evaluation of bids
- Contract management and documentation
- Logistics management & support
- Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
The Procurement Intern will have the opportunity to learn and work on how to:
- Facilitate filing of contract documentation, and ensure completeness of files per their respective checklist
- Assist in the preparation of reports, solicitation documents, and contracts
- Assist in bid evaluation and price/quotations comparison analysis;
- Assist in the receipt, verification, and acceptance of goods and services procured on behalf of partner organizations,
- Assist in the collection of customs clearing, fund transfers, and permits review of payments and verify completeness of the documents and adherence to internal procedures,
- Assist in the handover of procured items to partners
- Assist in updating asset record and periodical verification; and
- Perform other duties as assigned by the team.
Training components and learning elements
The intern will be exposed to practical learning with the supervision of a senior person in the team.
Participation in missions or training courses
The intern will take online courses available on the intranet and attend workshops related to the procurement field.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- To qualify, candidates must either be currently enrolled in a university degree program or have graduated within the last three years. Applicants should be studying or have studied preferably one of the following fields: Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. Please attach your educational documents with your application.
Work experience
- Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.
Language
- Fluency in written, reading and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
Computer Literacy
- Knowledge & usage of Google suite applications is an asset.
