UN WOMEN Jobs - 85400- Procurement Intern

Procurement Intern

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

DAKAR, SENEGAL

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

03-Jun-2019

Application Deadline :

27-May-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 mois renouvelable

Languages Required :

English French

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The UN Women Regional Office for West and Central Africa (WCARO) is looking for a dynamic intern to work directly under the supervision of the Procurement/Administrative Associate, in support of procurement activities for a duration of 3 months. The internship will be an opportunity for the successful candidate to gain valuable experience and learn skills such as planning, time management, procurement processes, document and knowledge management, managing interpersonal relations, networking, and developing communications skills suitable for work in an International organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Procurement/Administrative Associate, the intern will:

Be given an opportunity to gain knowledge on established Procurement principles and practices of UN Women.

Undertake tasks related to procurement for the UN Women Regional Office.
Support the implementation, monitoring, updating and reporting of the 2018 Procurement Plans, monitor progress and make suggestions for overcoming bottlenecks.
Assist with the preparation of documents and implementation of the document/file management system.
Provide efficient and effective planning and administrative support for staff travels, meetings and events of the Country Office.
Assist in the recording of all steps to ensure full transparency and accountability;
Support in the management of vendor performance.
Assist in the registration of new vendors;
Conduct research on best practices and potential solutions to identified issues;
Support in updating the rosters of suppliers and consultant
Support in preparation of the 2019 procurement plans for the office and Projects and their implementation monitoring;
Any other related activities.

Competencies

Core values and Guiding principles:

Integrity:

Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity:

Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Certification:

Must be enrolled in a post-secondary degree programme (License or equivalent preferred) or graduate with a university degree in which case must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation at the time of application and during the internship.

Experience:

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) will be an asset.

Language Requirement:

Fluency in written and spoken English and French.

UN-Women Internship Conditions:

UN WOMEN will not pay for the internship; all the expenses connected with it will be borne by the intern;
UN WOMEN accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship; The Intern must provide proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan;
The Intern will not be eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UN WOMEN during the period of my internship or for the six months immediately following the expiration date thereof;
The Intern will be personally responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed.