Job Title: Procurement Intern (No Experience Jobs)
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.
Job Summary: Under the guidance and supervision of the Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Intern ensures execution of transparent and efficient procurement services and processes in CO. The Procurement Intern promotes a client-focused, quality and results- oriented approach in the Unit.
The Procurement Intern works in close collaboration with the operations programme and project staff in the CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex procurement-related issues and information exchange.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the registration of new vendors;
- Assisting in contacting vendors and supporting them in the finalization of their request;
- Assisting in managing vendor databases;
- Sending communications to vendors;
- Support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Procurement Plans, monitor progress and make suggestions for overcoming bottlenecks;
- Assist with the preparation of documents and implementation of the document/file management system;
- Conduct research on best practices and potential solutions to identified issues;
- Support in preparation of the procurement plans for the office and Projects and their implementation monitoring;
- Participating in team meeting;
- Conducting research on best practices and potential solutions to identified issues;
- Preparing reports and statistics; and
- Other related initiatives and activities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
- Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree; or
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or
- Have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent studies.
- Field of study: Procurement or Logistics and Supply Chain, Law, Economics or equivalent
Competencies
- Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
- Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
- Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set;
- Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
- Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 25th May 2022
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