Supply Chain Intern
World Food Programme
- Nairobi
- Training
- Full-time
- Under direct supervision of the Logistics Officer or delegated authority, provide support to Logistics operation and activities, following the standards processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
- Support invoice processing in coordination with Country Office, liaise whenever necessary with service provider/partner/retailer to expedite the process
- Support the planning and implementation of innovative supply chain operations, initiatives and services to ensure timely, cost-effective cash Based Transfer (CBT) operation.
- Provide technical advice and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation initiatives analyzing best practices from the humanitarian and private sector.
- Support the management of logistics retailers' contracts, including performance monitoring and measurements.
- Assist in Contracting operations, analysis, contract awards, performance evaluation of vendors.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sitreps, supply chain dashboards and reports on supply chain country office operations
- Assist in monitoring the inventory management process to track trends and account for the inventory status from receipt to dispatch to final delivery points.
- Other logistics related tasks as required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Management or other relevant field.
- Graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a Bachelor's degree or equivalent studies.
- Adaptable to an international, multicultural, and multilingual environment
- Adaptable to an international, multicultural, and multilingual environment
- Availability and willingness to travel as required to different areas in Kenya
- Good communication skills and be able to work in a team
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Quality reports.
- Timely processing of documentation.
- Successful support in missions.
- Supply Chain and Logistics operations
- Supply Chain Systems
- Quality reporting
- Contracting Operations.
- Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP depending on the duty station of assignment.
- WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
- WFP will recognize candidates' educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
- The internship duration is 8 months, full-time.
- The deadline for receiving applications for this position is 29 April 2024
- Applications for this position will close at 11:59 p.m. (East African Time) on the deadline date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
- WFP embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that celebrates diversity and inclusivity in all ways.
- Employment is decided on the basis of competitive selection, qualifications and merit.