Procurement/Logistics Intern at USAID
Seeking: Intern
Procurement/Logistics department
USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program
The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials.
TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.
The TIS program is currently seeking an effective and highly motivated Intern.
As our Procurement/Logistics intern you will be part of the Procurement/Logistics department and work closely with Procurement/Logistics team, Operations Specialist and Operations Manager.
The intern will be based at the TIS DAI support office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Qualifications and skills sought:
- Student pursing first degree in Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent.
- Excellent writing and communications skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work.
- Independently and cooperatively with team members.
- 2 – 3 months relevant experience preferably with International NGO/UN is highly desirable.
- Excellent computer skills (Outlook express, MS Office, emails).
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and self-manage.
- Ability to work with multi-ethnic team in a culturally appropriate manner.
- Must have a good command of English in both oral and writing skills.
- Somali speaking preferred.
- Be able to interact with partners and peers.
- Ability and willingness to learn and work with teams based in Nairobi and field sites.
Do you have the above qualifications and skills? Please send 1) a CV and 2) three professional references to TIS@dai.com.
Closing date: Monday, May 13, 2013.
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
