Vacancy title:
Procurement Intern

Jobs at:
Nile Basin Initiative

Deadline of this Job:
14th October 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 9th October 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

Category: Local Position

Duty Station: Kigali-Rwanda

Reporting to: Regional Procurement Specialist

Purpose

The Procurement Intern will support implementation of NBI procurement policy, Strategy and related actions geared at operationalization of the organization’s procurement plans.

Duties & Responsibilities

The position will ensure the following duties, and key result areas are performed:

• Provide an efficient and flexible procurement service which will deliver optimum value for money, cost savings and best quality of service
  
• Support NELSAP projects on the implementation of their procurement plans
  
• Support the Regional Procurement Specialist and project procurement staff in executing procurement activities including tender process, supplier relationships and contract management processes for goods and services and works.
  
• Assist in procurement record management and documentation according to NELSAP and any applicable donor procurement guidelines
  
• Assist Project teams with purchases and order enquiries
  
• Ensure procurements are properly approved in terms of NELSAP’s authority levels and procurements are raised using the appropriate forms
  
• Assist projects and programs in ensuring compliance with procurement guidelines and reporting obligations.
  

Qualifications, knowledge, skills and years of experience required

• Possession of at least Bachelor’s degree (at least Lower Second class) in Procurement, Engineering, Laws, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration, from a recognised University.
  
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to involve key stakeholders;
  
• Ability to maintain concentration on work subject to frequent interruptions;
  
• Ability to work in a multi-task and multi-deadline environment;
  
• Ability to set goals towards meeting set deadlines;
  
• Fluency in English with working knowledge of French;
  
• Excellent writing, analytical, presentation, and reporting skills; and
  
• Demonstrated Computer Proficiency.
  
• Applicants must be below 30 years at the date of application.