OPERATIONS INTERN Program Manager – Conflict Management and Peacebuilding

INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION: AbujaDATES OF INTERNSHIP:  ASAPLENGTH OF INTERNSHIP:  6 – 12 monthsINTERN SUPERVISOR: Procurement & Logistics Officer
Program/Department Summary:
The Operations Intern will be based in Abuja, you will be providing day-to-day support to the program operations in Abuja, under the direct supervision of Procurement & Logistics Officer, and technical supervision of Country Operations Manager based in Abuja. As part of the responsibilities the Operations Intern will undertake the tasks under procurement, administration and logistics, working in close collaboration with finance and program teams. S/he will promptly and effectively provide all required support to the programs, so to deliver the assistance to beneficiaries in a timely, compliant and transparent manner. 
Essential Responsibilities:
1.    Support in the filing and documentation of all procurement documents2.    Conduct market survey, and assist with the collection of bids and quotes from vendors.3.    Act as receiving officer at Abuja office and maintain relevant documents4.    Support the Operations Department in other areas as required.
Qualifications & skills of an Ideal Candidate:
1.    A relevant Diploma or Degree qualification is essential.2.    A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action as to not delay program activities. An interest in learning procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential. 3.    Fluency in written and verbal English required.
Learning Objectives:
1.    The intern will develop great interpersonal skills, as they get to interact with our various vendors, and create a network of vendors.2.    The intern will learn how the support function works, especially in an NGO context3.    Intern will improve skills and proficiency in filing and documentation of documents.
Terms & Conditions:

Intern will be expected to support the project 40 hrs per week.
Intern will be expected to strictly adhere to Mercy Corps rules, regulation and work ethic
Intern will be given support and mentoring from his/her supervisor

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Interested candidates should forward their CVs and cover letter to the email below with the position applied for as subject of the email: recruitment.nigeria@ng.mercycorps.orgDeadline for Application: 3rd April, 2015.Note: shortlisting will start as soon as we start receiving applications and deadline might be changed without prior notice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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recruitment.nigeria@ng.mercycorps.org