Procurement Intern

Dutystation: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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 evaluationand price/quotationscomparisonanalysis;

• 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.