Organization: UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Addis Ababa
Grade: Internship – Internship
Occupational Groups:
Procurement
Closing Date: 2024-11-14
Job categories Procurement
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5333/29174
Department/office AFR, ETMCO, Ethiopia MCO
Duty station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract type Intern
Contract level Intern
Duration Six months
Application period 01-Nov-2024 to 14-Nov-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
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.