Saturday, 24 March 2018

Plan International Job Vacancy : Procurement Internship

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Role Purpose

Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.  We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.  We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Dimensions of the Role

To consolidate and track annual procurement plans and purchase requests, to keep the user informed of the procurement progress. In addition this role generates and shares various SCM reports with the SCM team and the user departments. To carry out procurement activities for goods and services as per laid down procurement policies procedures and processes while maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability

Areas of Learning/ Duties

  • Management of Supplier Database and Contracts
  • Stores and Logistics
  • Consolidation of annual Procurement Plans.
  • Tracking of Purchase Requests and Purchase orders.
  • Procurement reports
  • Management and follow up of Purchase Requests (PRs) & Requests for Quotations
  • Timely processing & dispatch of purchase orders
  • Cost Savings & other initiatives
  • Capacity Building and Support.
  • Supplier Relationship management

 Education Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supplies Management or Supply Chain Management
  • Knowledge and Skills that the Intern will demonstrate at the End of the Period
  • Be able to qualify and work as a procurement officer

Criteria for eligibility

Those eligible to apply to participate in the internship program shall be Kenyan citizens who meet the following criteria:

  • Graduates from Kenyan universities
  • Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the last 24 months.
  • Graduates who are below 25 years old and willing to commit their time on the program for the entire year
  • Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn
  • Graduates who are currently not in employment

Type of Role: Internship

Closing Date: 5th April, 2018

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