CARE International is an international
humanitarian aid organization, fighting global poverty, with a special focus on
working with women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities. As a
non-religious and non-political organization, CARE works with communities to
help overcome poverty by supporting development projects and providing
emergency relief. We believe supporting women and girls is one of the most
effective ways to create sustainable outcomes in poor communities.
CARE International in Somalia is providing
an opportunity for internship at its Nairobi Support Office. The intern is expected to join and work with the Procurement Team
based in Nairobi. Under the supervision of the Procurement Manager, the
internship offers the intern an opportunity to acquire direct exposure to the
functionality of procurement function as well as provide practical experience
with the objective of enhancing the intern’s educational experience through
practical work experience and allow the intern to gain insight into the work of
CARE International in Somalia.
Duties &
Responsibilities
Offer support in organizing procurement
activities related to request for proposals, sealed bids, and price quotes.
Offer assistance in review requisitions for
completeness and accuracy; follow up on discrepancies with the initiating
department; identify available suppliers for each requisitioned item.
Perform general clerical duties such as
maintaining general files, typing, data entry, opening departmental mails, and
completing and processing standard purchasing forms.
Assist the procurement assistant organize and
maintain computerized records containing vendor and bid information.
Assist process requisitions into purchase
orders in PAMODZI and any resulting change orders.
Receive, open, screen, log and date stamps
bid responses/quotations, mail as required and organize bids for review by the
procurement committee.
Correspond with vendors regarding prices,
product availability, and delivery.
Assist prepare the weekly procurement status
reports for sharing with users.
Assist the procurement assistant expedite
orders
Requirements
- degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics or
equivalent from a recognized University.
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) or equivalent
(optional)
- Excellent writing & communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, resolve issues,
operate independently and with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships within a
diverse team.
- Ability to work under extreme pressure
How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the
criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed
CVs to SOMRecruitment@care.org by January
27, 2017 . Please indicate the title of
position applied for on the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an
Equal Opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our
commitment to the protection of children from abuse.