Procurement Clerk Intern

Description

• The U.S. Embassy Maputo is recruiting one Procurement Clerk intern to be based in Maputo, Mozambique
• Open To:   All qualified Mozambican students who meet the education requirements below
• Under the supervision of the Procurement Specialist, the incumbent serves on a team of Procurement Agents, as a learner, to develop skills in acquisition of goods and services necessary to support all operations of the Embassy of the United States in Mozambique
• Work Hours:  Part-time; 20 hours/week
• Salary:   Unpaid Internship
• Length Of Hire:  February 5, 2024 – August 5, 2024 (6 months)

Duties

• Receives customer Purchase Requests through Ariba, reviews customer requirements and determines procurement method
• Solicits quotations from vendors from within Mozambique, regionally in Africa, or from the United States
• Determines delivery method based on customer requirements and cost efficiency
• Provides advice and guidance to clients on procurement matters (RFQ/RFP, bid evaluation criteria other competitive procurement tools) to ensure client needs are met, the US government obtains best value for money, and procurement processes are perceived by suppliers as fair

Requisites

• Language: English and Portuguese (Written, Spoken, Listening) Level 3. (This will be tested). Computer: Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Education: Bachelor’s degree or other equivalent degree in accounting, finance, Business administration or another related field. Experience: No work experience required. (Learning and Development position)
• Language: English (Written, Spoken, Listening) Level III and Portuguese (Written, Spoken, Listening) Leve III (This will be tested)
• Computer: Basic knowledge of MS applications, such as Outlook, Word and Excel, MS SharePoint
• Education: Minimum of two years of university studies in education, human resources, psychology, social sciences, administration, management, or related field is required
• Experience: Basic knowledge of HR operations (onboarding, data entry and records management) and able to operate a variety of office tools, including computer, photocopier, and printer
• Other Skills: Solid organizational and time-management skills, good communication, attention to details, and an ability to work individually and as part of a team

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Only applications written in English will be received and considered
• Please note that U.S Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique (and all U.S. Government agencies and Departments) NEVER requires payment of any money in connection with a job application

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered: DS-174 form in ENGLISH link here: https://mz.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/182/DS-174-2019-v.pdf
• Copy of school transcript as proof of degree, certification, and employment documents. (ID or Passport)

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to MaputoHRRecruitment@state.gov with the Subject line “Procurement Clerk Intern”