Paid Internship Opportunity: Join Green Climate Fund as a Procurement Intern (US$ 1,300/month)
Closing Date: 12 January 2025
Paid Internship Opportunity: Join Green Climate Fund as a Procurement Intern (US$ 1,300/month)
Introduction
About the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart. GCF funds transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities.
GCF country-driven approach ensures that its actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation we support. Besides channeling public and private sector investment through a broad range of financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme ensuring countries are increasingly well-equipped and financed to manage their climate futures.
Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people.
Internship Assignment
The Procurement Internship will provide operational and administrative support to the Department of Corporate Services (DCS) – Procurement Unit. The Procurement Intern will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experiences by providing assistance in the daily operation of the procurement activities.
Under the overall guidance of the Procurement Specialist within the DCS – Procurement, the Intern is expected to:
- Review procurement requests to ensure appropriateness of technical specifications and seek clarifications.
- Assist with research for price comparison and new sources of supply or service providers.
- Provide support to preparation of a variety of procurement-related documents, contracts, communications, instructions, reports, etc.
- Assist preparation of tender documents and support all aspects of bid/proposal evaluations .
- Support preparation of various procurement-related reports.
- Ensure the procurement processes are in compliance with the procurement guidelines.
- Ensure that all procurement documents are filed and records are up to date.
Requirements and qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Master’s or PhD program in business administration, law, procurement, or related fields;
- Knowledge and experience with any procurement related activities will be an asset;
- Good understanding and experience in operations of international organizations is an added advantage;
- Proficiency in using standard software programs: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access;
- Excellent writing and presentation skills;
- Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of another United Nations languages an advantage.
Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
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