Subscribe to Job Alert
Join our happy subscribers
Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us
Since 1979, we have helped people grappling with the toughest hardships survive - and then thrive. That’s the heart of our approach: We help communities turn crisis into opportunity. Throughout our history, Mercy Corps has demonstrated innovation, timeliness and the ability to adapt quickly to changing realities.
INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION: Abuja
DATES OF INTERNSHIP: ASAP
LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: 6 – 12 months
INTERN SUPERVISOR: Procurement & Logistics Officer
Program/Department Summary:
The Operations Intern will be based in Abuja, you will be providing day-to-day support to the program operations in Abuja, under the direct supervision of Procurement & Logistics Officer, and technical supervision of Country Operations Manager based in Abuja. As part of the responsibilities the Operations Intern will undertake the tasks under procurement, administration and logistics, working in close collaboration with finance and program teams. S/he will promptly and effectively provide all required support to the programs, so to deliver the assistance to beneficiaries in a timely, compliant and transparent manner.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Support in the filing and documentation of all procurement documents
2. Conduct market survey, and assist with the collection of bids and quotes from vendors.
3. Act as receiving officer at Abuja office and maintain relevant documents
4. Support the Operations Department in other areas as required.
Qualifications & skills of an Ideal Candidate:
1. A relevant Diploma or Degree qualification is essential.
2. A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action as to not delay program activities. An interest in learning procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential.
3. Fluency in written and verbal English required.
Learning Objectives:
1. The intern will develop great interpersonal skills, as they get to interact with our various vendors, and create a network of vendors.
2. The intern will learn how the support function works, especially in an NGO context
3. Intern will improve skills and proficiency in filing and documentation of documents.
Terms & Conditions:
The Conflict Management and Peacebuilding Program Manager will have responsibility for the overall achievement of objectives, and the day-to-day administration and implementation of a peacebuilding program. This will include strengthening the capacity of local partners in the areas of peacebuilding and conflict management, training and curriculum development, reviewing the design and implementation of peacebuilding projects, facilitating clear communication between diverse groups, and ensuring rigorous measurement of program impact and timely reporting.
REQUIREMENTS:
Interested candidates should forward their CVs and cover letter to the email below with the position applied for as subject of the email: recruitment.nigeria@ng.mercycorps.org
Deadline for Application: 3rd April, 2015.
Note: shortlisting will start as soon as we start receiving applications and deadline might be changed without prior notice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.
Join our happy subscribers