Procurement Internship

Internship Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Assist in procurement activities and support unit daily tasks.

You have:

• Be enrolled in, or have recently completed a graduate school programme or a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree).
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

This Internship is full-time and in-person presence in Vienna, Austria is preferred.

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is located in the Procurement Unit, General Services Section (GSS), Division for Management at the United Nations Office at Vienna (Austria).The internship is UNPAID and full-time and is valid for six month starting as soon as possible. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. For more information on procurement in the United Nations Secretariat (of which UNOV is part), please visit the following website: https://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/welcome-united-nations-procurement-division-unpd and https://www.unov.org/unov/management_proc.html. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background, the intern’s assigned team as well as the internship period. Duties may include but are not limited to: - Assignment of at least one special project that the intern will be required to complete during the internship. - Assist in preparing and compiling the necessary documents for the event management tender, including the request for information (RFI). This involves reviewing similar terms of reference templates from other contracts, helping to draft the terms of reference for this tender, and conducting market research to identify potential event management service providers. - Support in coordinated effort among country offices in collecting information on procurement and training needs. - Assist with the development of a training package on procurement. - Support to the Unit in its everyday activities. - Document, legal and internet research related to sourcing of vendors or product research. - Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents including bid evaluations. - Other tasks as necessary.

Qualifications/special skills

· Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). · Be computer literate in standard software applications; • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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