VACANCY: Mercy Corps recruitment for a Graduate Procurement Intern 393 views

Mercy Corps recruitment for a Graduate Procurement Intern

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In a disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action – helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Intern

Reference Number: MDG/HUMOPS/2020/00039
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Length of internship: 6 months
Interns Supervisor: Procurement Officer

Project Description

• The Procurement Intern will be based in Maiduguri and will work under the direct supervision of the Procurement Officer to support the Operations department of Mercy Corps Nigeria. The successful candidate will undertake Procurement duties working in close collaborations with other operations team members as well as Programs.

Intern Responsibilities

• Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with his/her Internship in Mercy Corps Nigeria
• Assist in the maintenance of thorough procurement files in line with the FP3.
• Learn Purchase Request (PR) review and numbering.
• Assist the procurement officer during tender opening sessions
• Follow up with suppliers, vendors and third parties to ensure delivery of goods/service
• Follow up with suppliers for prompt submission of an invoice after goods/service delivery
• Regularly produce purchase status and completed purchases reports using the Ongoing PR Master List and PR Master List
• Maintain files on market prices for commonly bought items.
• Scan a soft copy of all documentation before it is handed over to program and finance for payment
• Perform any other reasonable duties that deem necessary as assigned by the supervisor

Learning Objectives:

• At the end of the internship period, the intern should have acquired the following skills and knowledge:
• Learning goals
• Cultivate interpersonal skills
• Develop negotiating and public speaking skills
• Read all assigned literature
• Develop a working knowledge of procurement
• Attends seminars and meetings relative to procurement function

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• A B.Sc or HND in the Business related field.
• Ability to use the following Microsoft Productivity tools Excel and Word
• Fluency in the English Language
• A demonstrated ability to multitask and process information into action in a timely manner

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply by using the “Login as candidate” button below and should submit no more than 4 pages of CV and Cover Letter in one document, clearly indicate the Job Title in the provided message box.

Important Information & Notice

• Mercy Corps interns and volunteers represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs, and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
• All applications must include the position title and Reference Number in the subject line.
• CV and cover letter and should not be more than 4 pages.
• Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and we are an equal opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position

Application Deadline  16th July 2020.