فرصة تدريب في الأونروا

Org. Setting and Reporting If you are passionate about Procurement, Logistics, Fleet Management, Property Management and Warehouse Management and other related topics, in support of making a lasting difference for Palestine refugees, an internship with UNRWA will give you the opportunity to work on the provision of advice, training and assistance on matters and policies relating to UNRWA’s mandate and areas of operation within the Central Support Services Division, in UNRWA-HQ Amman.

UNRWA human development and humanitarian services encompass primary and vocational education, primary health care, relief and social services, infrastructure and camp improvement, microfinance and emergency response, including in situations of armed conflict.

The mandate of the Central Support Services Division (CSSD) is to ensure continued efficient, effective and high-quality support for substantive programmes in Headquarters and Field Offices in the areas of procurement, travel management, and other general administrative services.

CSSD is composed of 70 staff members.

Responsibilities The Intern will be provided with an in-depth orientation and on-going guidance and supervision by the team lead of the Policy and Compliance Monitoring Section. Other team members and CSSD staff will work with the Intern on a day-to-day basis to ensure that the selected the incumbent assimilates and understands his/her duties and responsibilities and performs his/her work with due diligence.

The Head of Policy and Compliance Monitoring Section will hold Performance Appraisal sessions with the incumbent at scheduled intervals. Constructive feedback will be provided on how the Intern can improve his/her skills and further development The Intern will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide support to the development, re-design and/or the update of Policies (directives, manuals, SOPs, guidelines, instructions) related to Procurement, Property and Asset Management, Transport and Fleet Management, Supply Procedures and Warehouse Management, Logistics and other related areas.

• Assist and contribute to the drafting and preparation of periodical and ad hoc statistical reports for agency-wide activities related to Procurement, Property and Asset Management, Transport and Fleet Management, Supply Procedures and Warehouse Management, Logistics and other related areas aiming at enhancing monitoring and compliance.

• Provide direct assistance and contribution to presentations, accuracy, completeness and correctness of data available in information systems, platforms and tools used by UNRWA (HQ and field offices) to manage activities related to Procurement, Property and Asset Management, Transport and Fleet Management, Supply Procedures and Warehouse Management, Logistics and other related areas.

• Assist the drafting and preparation of a variety of procurement-related documents, contracts, communications, guidelines, instructions, etc. • Performs other duties as assigned. Competencies

• Advanced level of analysis and understanding skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office • Communication skills • Analyzing Education Applicants must be students enrolled in, or have recently completed (i.e. commence internship within one year of graduation date), either a graduate school programme (i.e. second university degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent), with major area of study in economics, business administration, supply chain, logistics, international trade or related field.

Job Specific Qualifications 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. Applicants must be students enrolled in, or have recently completed (i.e. commence internship within one year of graduation date), either a graduate school programme (i.e. second university degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent), with major area of study in economics, business administration, supply chain, logistics, international trade or related field. (Required) Specialization in Procurement, Property and Asset Management, Transport and Fleet Management, Supply Procedures and Warehouse Management, Logistics and other related areas. (Desirable). Experience in a professional office environment is an asset (Desirable). Knowledge of Arabic is an asset (Desirable). Languages Applicants should demonstrate excellent English communication skills, both orally and in writing, including the ability to draft documents in English. Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration. Special Notice Interns are not financially remunerated by the UNRWA. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship. A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: •Degree Programme (What are you currently studying? Include any relevant course work •Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?) •Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship, including any relevant internship or other experience. •Explain your interest in the UNRWA Internship Programme. In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work and academic experiences, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. Only those applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.