Procurement Intern

UNOPS Ethiopia Multi-Country Office ETMCO is recruiting for this position: Procurement Intern  based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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

• 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.