Procurement Intern

The internship is a learning and working opportunity that targets fresh graduates. The Procurement Intern will assist the Procurement Specialist and support the Ethiopia Multi-Country Office (ETMCO). The intern will be exposed to practical learning and working experiences that foster development of his /her path. The Intern will work full time and follow the same working hours as UNOPS employees.

The Procurement Intern will assist in:

• Specification revision, preparation of solicitation documents and evaluation of bids

• Contract management and documentation

• Logistics management & support

• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Major responsibilities:

The procurement Intern will have the opportunity to learn and work on how to:

• Facilitate filing of contract documentation, and ensure completeness of files per their respective checklist

• Assist in the preparation of reports, solicitation documents, and contracts 

• Assist in bid evaluation and price/quotations comparison analysis; 

• Assist in the receipt, verification, and acceptance of goods and services procured on behalf of partner organizations,

• Assist in the collection of customs clearing, fund transfers, and permits review of payments and verify completeness of the documents and adherence to  internal procedures,

• Assist in the handover of procured items to partners

• Assist in updating asset record and periodical verification; and

• Perform other duties as assigned by the team.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.