Intern - Administration - Supply Chain Services (Procurement) - Requisitioning at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The PASU provides seamless integration in operational areas which support and enhance programme delivery on behalf of Corporate Services Division (CSD). Under the supervision of the Head of PASU, Corporate Services Division, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting supply chain research activities including but not limited to (market research, established contract analysis);
• Assist in the development of supply chain services unit's progress reports;
• Monitor established contracts utilization against agreed thresholds;
• Assist in archiving of supply chain cases, compilation and filing vendor performance reports;
• Support in the preparation of supply chain official communication;
• Contribute in the preparation of supply chain information papers, guidelines, SOPs;
• Assist in updating the supply chain information portal;
• Utilize supply chain service data to visualize and create reports for management review; create data visualization on various KPIs;
• Assist with other supply chain service related tasks in the UNEP Supply chain service team;
• Study information material and provide briefing summaries;

Competencies

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Applicants to the United Nations Internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Have graduated with a university degree.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal
• commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural
• backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of
• differing opinions and views.

Work Experience

• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Closing: 18 January 2023