A. Background
GIZ has been working in Kenya on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) since 1975 and up to now implements programs in a wide variety of areas, including economic development, green energy, governance, food security, and peace and security.
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is our main commissioning party, but we also work closely with the private sector, fostering successful interaction between development policy and foreign trade.
In the framework of the German Development Cooperation (GDC), GIZ cooperates closely with the German Development Bank, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, KfW, and other agencies.
GIZ supports capacity development for individuals, organisations and institutions, to enable the people to improve their lives through their own efforts. We have developed guidelines for pro poor development and carry out our projects in close cooperation with civil society on the basis of intergovernmental negotiations.
A. Responsibilities
The Procurement and Contracts Intern is responsible for:
supporting the Procurement and Contract Specialists to ensure delivery of key procurement duties
providing administrative support to the various projects in line with procurement of goods and services.
B. Tasks
With the guidance and assistance of the Procurement and Contracts Specialist, the Procurement and Contracts Intern will perform the following tasks:
Maintains and updates data relevant for of Goods and Services (supplier
database, market rates rates).
Maintains and updates the filing system for LPO & Contract folders according to GIZ procedures in consultation with the Procurement & Contract specialists.
Carry out market research for suppliers and consultants where necessary – checking additional status online with government institutions related.
Ensure completeness of files in each project’s files (both physical and scanned for the records manager to upload on GIZ Document Management System – DMS).
Assist on sending of opening protocols to Tender Opening Committee (TOC).
Assist on arranging of files in the store according to PN (Project Number) for easy access.
Update the Goods & Contract files with fully processed invoices (with winpaccs numbers from Finance) and original delivery notes/ contracts and close the files in the system. Liaise with
projects to ensure all original delivery notes for goods & materials are submitted and filed.
Maintains and updates the filing system for all contracts according to GIZ procedures.
Liaise with the customs officer on the filing of import documents upon project confirmation of receipt.
Carry out a check on completeness of contract files and update them where necessary under the guidance of Contract Specialists.
Assist on location of completed files in the store whenever requested for audit.
Assist in other administrative duties upon request.
C. Profile
Qualifications
- Just completed within one year, a Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a bachelor’s degree in business administration or any other relevant field.
- Background experience or knowledge in procurement and procurement principles.
Other knowledge, additional competence
- High proficiency in the use of ICT technologies and computer
applications. - Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational competence
- Able to work in a multicultural environment
- Good coordination competencies and ability to multi-task
- Excellent command of English & Somali.
D. Duration of Assignment
The duration of the internship will be six months.
E. Duty location
The duty location is Nairobi.
F. Submission of Application
Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/CO/02/04/2024
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and applicants abled differently are highly encouraged to apply.
All applications should be received by 25th April 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
