Internship Opportunity: Procurement and Logistics Intern

• Position Title: Procurement and Logistics Intern
• Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Department: Operation
• Reports To: Department Head
• Contract Duration: Three (3) months
• Required: 1 vacancy

Organizational Context

PAPDA is seeking qualified and motivated interns to support its Operational Departments, specifically within Procurement and Logistics, units. The internship aims to provide hands-on professional experience while supporting the organization’s operational and programmatic objectives.

Purpose of the Internship

The internship is designed to support the delivery of efficient, timely, and quality operational services. Interns will contribute to day-to-day departmental activities, assist in coordination and documentation processes, and support effective collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, in line with organizational policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities of Procurement and Logistics Intern

• Assist in preparing procurement documents such as purchase requests, RFQs, and bid analysis summaries
• Support vendor communication and maintain procurement records
• Assist in ensuring procurement activities comply with PAPDA and donor regulations
• Support tracking and filing of procurement documentation
• Support inventory and asset management, including updating stock cards and asset registers
• Assist in coordinating transportation, distribution, and dispatch documentation
• Support warehouse organization and stock control processes
• Assist in preparing logistics and asset reports

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Marketing Management, Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Experience

• 0 years of work experience/ internship experience

Core Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and team-oriented environment
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Strong time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality work

Core Values

• Integrity and accountability
• Respect for diversity and inclusion
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Commitment to learning and professional development