Internship in Country Office, Procurement and Contracting Department

Title: Internship in Country Office, Procurement and Contracting Department

GIZ Turkey – CV Template.doc

Location: Ankara, Türkiye

Period of assignment: up to 6 months (part time)

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Part-Time Intern to join our Procurement and Contracting Department. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement processes, contract management, and supplier relations within a dynamic work environment.

A. Main Tasks:
The intern will support the GIZ Procurement and Contracting in the implementation of the project in all lines of activities, with a focus of the assignment on the following tasks:

• Assisting with archiving tasks to ensure the systematic tracking of incoming and outgoing documents.
• Performing administrative and office support activities.
• Following up on contracts and procurement requests
• Electronically filing documents (DMS) and maintaining paper documents in compliance with GIZ rules and regulations.
• Preparation for internal controls.

Other duties/additional tasks

• Represents the interests and always acts on behalf of GIZ
• Conducts other relevant tasks upon the requests of the direct superior
• Regularly follows up on changes in GIZ Processes and Regulations (P+R)

B. Required qualifications, competencies and experience

• Applicants must be either Turkish citizens or residents of Türkiye.

Educational Background:

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a relevant field such as Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related fields.

Skills and Qualities:

• Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to facilitate clear and concise interaction with team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to create visual presentations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, as well as independently when required.

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• Full proficiency in English; knowledge of German is advantageous.
• Ability to meticulously follow rules and procedures in procurement/contracting and documentation.
• Capability to multitask and manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Creative thinking with innovative ideas for new interventions and approaches.
• Strong team player.

Applications:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply through our Job Portal Job opportunities | Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (giz-jobs.com) by filling in the digital application form as well as submitting their CV in GIZ Turkey’s format and a Cover Letter in English, stating their qualifications and previous professional experiences.

The deadline for application is the 9th of July, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion. GIZ is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position. Remuneration will be in accordance with the candidate’s qualification and experience as well as local standards.

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