Procurement Intern
Rome
- Organization: IDLO - International Development Law Organization
- Location: Rome
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Closing Date: Closed
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
IDLO internship programs are designed to provide a mutually beneficial relationship between IDLO and university students, young graduates, post-graduate students, or persons similarly situated (collectively referred to as Interns). IDLO offers interns an exceptional learning experience in an international organization and increases their awareness and knowledge of legal issues in the development arena. Internships also benefit IDLO by allowing participants to contribute their skills and competencies to the realization of IDLO’s strategic goals and mission. Interns are fully involved in the work program of the Unit or Department that has selected them to carry out assignments relevant to their studies and experiences under the supervision of IDLO staff.
IDLO provides all full time interns with a monthly stipend of €600. Internships are offered for 3 months and are renewable up to a maximum of 6 months. Full-time placements (5 days a week) are strongly preferred. Applicants available for less than 3 days a week will not be considered. For more information about IDLO’s Internship Program visit: http://goo.gl/ZeG1un.
THE INTERNSHIP
IDLO’s Global Procurement is responsible for ensuring that IDLO undertakes procurement for goods and services to enable and facilitate IDLO’s execution of its mandate.
A Procurement Intern is sought for an interesting professional learning opportunity to contribute to the work of the IDLO Global Procurement function with an immediate start. Under the supervision of the Global Procurement Lead, HQ and in collaboration with relevant colleagues, the intern will be asked to support the function with the following duties:
- Assisting with setting up procurement documentation protocols and systems
- Assisting with monitoring global bid account and ensuring prompt action by the requesting office
- Assisting with review and preparation of procurement submissions for senior colleague review
- Assisting with template and tool development including the project for the automation of the procurement function
- Assist in reviewing support requests from country offices and programme colleagues
- Other similar duties as assigned by Supervisor
Ideal Candidate Profile
Educational qualifications
- Undergraduate level degree or high school diploma preferably in related field.
- Currently enrolled in, or completed, a university degree with a focus on Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics Management or a related field is desirable
Languages
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required. Any additional languages such as French or Russian would be an advantage.
Work experience
- Experience in and/or in-depth knowledge of Supply Chain Management principles particularly regarding public sector procurement.
Technical competencies
- Good level of ICT proficiency, particularly with Windows 7/10, Microsoft Office, Adobe products and other popular applications is highly desirable
Behavioral competencies
- Good team player, positive attitude, flexible mind, comfortable working in multi-cultural settings; and
- Demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently, as well as in a small team, and doing so in a well-organized manner and exercising sound judgment.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the intern assigned to this work. This may not be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The Director-General of IDLO reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities or even to cancel the recruitment to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process. All applications must include (as an attachment) an updated Resume/CV and a Cover letter.
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