Request for Applications – Internship to support PIND’s Project Support Services Unit

CLOSED:

PIND is seeking to engage an intern to support the PSS team in managing PIND’s contract solicitation, preparation and administration.The Internship opportunity is at the PIND Office in Abuja, Nigeria. It is expected that this assignment will run for a total of 6 months starting from October 3rd, 2022, and be renewable for another 6 months after satisfactory performance.

SCOPE OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES

At the end of this internship period, the intern would become knowledgeable in procurement and grant making processes after performing the following functions:

Assist in drafting bidding documents, evaluation reports and contract award submissions, ensuring consistency in format and content.
Assist in processing invoices for goods and services delivered ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation.
Maintain proper records in all contract and grants as approved by Management
Undertake routine follow up action on procurement request.
Publish procurement advertisements and awards.
Support the management of the PIND organizational document storage
Any other task that may be assigned by the Project Support Service Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of B.Sc./H.N.D in Business Administration, Public Administration or any relevant subject, with not more than two years post-graduation or twoyears post the national youth service (NYSC). A part qualification/ qualification of a recognized supply chain management
professional body would be an added advantage.
A self-starter with good time management, organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be computer literate with strong analytical and numerical skills.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent knowledge of data analysis and word processing tools (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

Entry level.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should email the following documents to internships@pindfoundation.org with ‘PSS Intern’ as subject of email.

Application letter of not more than two pages stating understanding of the assignment and suitability for the role.
CV
Candidates should clearly indicate their state of origin in the submitted CV.