United Nations is looking for temporary interns in policy & compliance monitoring. If you are passionate about Procurement, Logistics, Fleet Management, Property Management Warehouse Management and other related topics, in support of making a lasting difference for Palestine refugees, an internship with UNRWA will give you the opportunity to work on the provision of advice, training and assistance on matters and policies relating to UNRWA’s mandate and areas of operation within the Central Support Services Division, in UNRWA-HQ Amman.
UNRWA human development and humanitarian services encompass primary and vocational education, primary health care, relief and social services, infrastructure and camp improvement, microfinance, and emergency response, including in situations of armed conflict. The mandate of the Central Support Services Division (CSSD) is to ensure continued efficient, effective, and high-quality support for substantive programs in Headquarters and Field Offices in the areas of procurement, travel management, and other general administrative services. CSSD is composed of 70 staff members.
The Intern will be responsible for the following duties:
• Provide support to the development, re-design, and/or the update of Policies (directives, manuals, SOPs, guidelines, instructions) related to Procurement, Property and Asset Management, Transport and Fleet Management, Supply Procedures and Warehouse Management, Logistics, and other related areas.
• Assist and contribute to the drafting and preparation of periodical and ad hoc statistical reports for agency-wide activities related to Procurement, Property and Asset Management, Transport and Fleet Management, Supply Procedures and Warehouse Management, Logistics, and other related areas aiming at enhancing monitoring and compliance.
• Provide direct assistance and contribution to presentations, accuracy, completeness, and correctness of data available in information systems, platforms, and tools used by UNRWA (HQ and field offices) to manage activities related to Procurement, Property and Asset Management, Transport, and Fleet Management, Supply Procedures and Warehouse Management, Logistics, and other related areas.
• Assist in the drafting and preparation of a variety of procurement-related documents, contracts, communications, guidelines, instructions, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Interns are not financially remunerated by the UNRWA. Costs and arrangements for travel,
visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring
institutions.
Location:
JordanBenefits
- The Intern will be provided with an in-depth orientation and ongoing guidance and supervision by the team leader of the Policy and Compliance Monitoring Section. Other team members and CSSD staff will work with the Intern on a day-to-day basis to ensure that the selected incumbent assimilates and understands his/her duties and responsibilities and performs his/her work with due diligence.
- The Head of the Policy and Compliance Monitoring Section will hold Performance Appraisal
sessions with the incumbent at scheduled intervals. Constructive feedback will be provided on
how the Intern can improve his/her skills and further development
Eligibilities
- Applicants must be students enrolled in or have recently completed (i.e. commence internship within one year of graduation date), either a graduate school program (i.e. second university degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent), with a major area of study in economics, business administration, supply chain, logistics, international trade or related field.
Application Process
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required.
The Cover Note must include:
- Degree Programme (What are you currently studying? Include any relevant coursework)
- Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the program?)
- Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship, including any relevant internship or other experience.
- Explain your interest in the UNRWA Internship Programme.
- In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work and academic experiences, and three references.
Application Deadline: June 4, 2023
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