Deadline of this Job: 30 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:Competencies
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors' language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent
• Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office).
• Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• 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.
• Preferred areas of studies: Land Administration, Land Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Environment and Natural Resource Management, Urban and Rural Development, GIS and Planning or related field.
Work Experience
• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
• Experience in project planning, monitoring and management is desirable.
• Knowledge of urban development, land management, and information systems is required.
• Experience in research and knowledge management is desirable.
Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is desirable.
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Deadline of this Job: 15 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:Job Description
To support the procurement function, SNV Kenya is seeking an intern to support with the day-to-day procurement activities for the organization.
The position holder is expected to adhere to the SNV procurement policy while undertaking the following specific activities:
• Support with the day-to-day procurement requests for various projects across the organization.
• Source for quotations and negotiate with suppliers in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Receive and evaluate quotations from suppliers and make recommendations for award.
• Prepare Purchase Orders in line with SNV Kenya policy and send dully approved copies to all the relevant parties.
• Coordinate delivery of goods from vendors and dispatch to various SNV offices.
• Ensure timely delivery of items from various vendors and dispatch to various SNV Kenya country offices.
• Support with carrying out basic due diligence checks for suppliers.
• Coordinate with Finance Department to ensure that payments to vendors are made on time.
• Any tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in procurement /supply chain management
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili; written and oral.
• Intermediate /advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Some previous experience in procurement not required but preferred
• Experience in SAP By Design preferred
• A fast thinker with creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative, learn quickly and be accountable for results.
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter
• A person of integrity