Procurement Intern

Category:

Intern – National

Work Location:

National – Based in Tripoli (With Frequent visits to North Lebanon, South, and other fields)

Supervisor:

Agriculture Value Chain Project Manager

Job Summary:

CARE is a leading relief and development non-governmental organization working to end global poverty. Established in 1946, it is now a confederation composed of 14 members and 4 affiliates. Working in over 95 countries around the world, CARE is reaching more than 83 million people through its programs. With more than 11,000 employees worldwide, we have a strong local presence: 95% of our staff are nationals of the countries where our programs are implemented. 

CARE International in Lebanon (CiL) is part of a regional response to the Syrian Crisis to meet the immediate and most urgent needs of those who have fled Syria and provide support to local vulnerable host populations. CARE’s programs are also designed to meet longer term needs. Working with partners in WASH, Shelter, Protection, Livelihoods and economic opportunities in the North, South, Beirut, and Mount Lebanon Governorates CARE has a special emphasis on working with women and girls.

CARE is implementing a capacity building and livelihood community-based agriculture project that seeks to address critical capacity gaps along targeted value chains at both the individual, communal and institutional levels This position is responsible for the outreach, implementation, follow up, and quality maintenance for the Agricultural Training activities, VT, OJT, Apprenticeships, and GMP according to donor’s request with the support of the team.

Contract Type:

Internship

Other contract elements:

The direct supervisor reserves the right to adapt this job description at any time during employment according to needs.

Any extension of this contract is dependent on performance review and funding availability.

Education & Certification:

BS in Business, IT, Engineering (completed or ongoing), or related majors

Minimum Education Level:

Vocational Degree, Bachelor degree, (completed or ongoing),  or equivalent

Proven Experience:

• At least 6 months’ experience working with the private sector, an INGO, UN, local organizations and/or donor community in the domain of Livelihoods.

• Familiarity with data collection and analysis

IT / Software / Technical Skills:

Familiarity with MS Office software, such as Excel

Language Skills:

Language                Speaking                                Reading                  Writing

Arabic                     Fluent/Mother tongue               Professional           Professional

English                    Professional                           Professional            Professional

French                    Optional                                  Optional                  Optional

Competencies

• Good knowledge of both English and Arabic (written and verbal).
• Outstanding organizer
• Strong team player and experienced collaborator
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment, devotion, and integrity
• Solution-oriented.

Detailed Responsibilities & Task

Procurement Intern

• Sourcing new suppliers through site visits and online search
• Updating the procurement trackers an following it up with the procurement department;
• Collecting information from the filed about equipment specifications and descriptions;
• Writing BoQs and Purchase requests.
• Assist on photocopying, scanning & achieving procurement files.
• Assist in reception of goods that are being delivered (cross count/receive items).
• Work closely with procurement team members by providing the necessary support as deemed necessary.
• Attend meetings and draft minutes
• Engage in filing and archiving activities when needed
• Assist in gathering of monitoring data for project report
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to CARE and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Any other tasks assigned.