Procurement and Logistics Intern (Kabul, Afghanistan)

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Procurement and Logistics Intern will be part of the SUN Program – Operations Department team which is committed for implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in all Mercy Corps (MC) logistics and procurement management and procedures.

The intern will be based within SUN main office in Kabul. The intern will work closely with the Procurement Officer and Logistic Officer.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Procurement & Logistic intern will be working under overall guidance of the MCA SUN Procurement and Logistics departments and will provide assistance for Procurement and Logistical matters of the SUN Program. She will also ensure smooth running of administrative tasks of the Procurement and Logistics departments. She is responsible to set ambitious and challenging goals for herself. The overall aim of recruiting the intern is to learn the process of procurement and logistics issues of Mercy Corps SUN program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Procurement Duties:

• To be quick learner and learn the procurement and logistics process of Mercy Corps.
• Get a full understanding of MC procurement policies and formats.
• Scanning and copying procurement and logistics files and documents.
• Learn how to translate the procurement documents from Dari to English and vice versa.
• Printing the procurement and logistics documents.
• Learn the scanning of procurement and logistics documents.
• Learn the filing system.
• Learn and assist logistics department in asset tagging and tracking;
• Any other related job assigned by supervisor.

About Mercy Corps 

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. 
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Country Summary 

Mercy Corps works in places of transition, where conflict, disaster, political upheaval, or economic collapse present opportunities to build a more secure, productive, and just communities. Providing emergency relief in times of crisis, we move quickly to help communities recover and build resilience to future shocks, and promote sustainable change by supporting community-led and market-driven initiatives. Recognizing both the great potential and the complex challenges faced by Afghanistan, since 1986 Mercy Corps has been implementing a range of humanitarian assistance and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the country and of those communities where we work.

Mercy Corps has been working in Afghanistan continuously since 1986 with a large portfolio of programs addressing the promotion of sustainable licit livelihoods, agriculture development, youth vocational training, Renewable Energy and natural resource management; it has helped more than 2.5 million Afghans through these wide-range of community–based agriculture and economic development programs. Mercy Corps is working in Kabul, Kandahar, Helmand, Uruzgan, Herat, Takhar, Badakhshan, Parwan, Baghlan,,Samangan, Balkh and Nangarhar.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, colour, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

While sending your CV & Cover letter, please mention the vacancy number and position in the subject line, application received after the closing date and without subject line will not be given consideration. Please include three references from you previous and current supervisors in your CV and make sure that their official email addresses are mentioned in the reference information. 

Only short listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for interview. Interested candidates should send their Application to :  af-vacanciessun@mercycorps.org

Submission Email
af-vacanciessun@mercycorps.org