Internship in Procurement

The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture(ICBA) is an international, non-profit agricultural research center established in 1999 through the visionary leadership of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ICBA is a unique applied agricultural research center in the world that is focused on marginal areas where an estimated 1.7 billion people live. It identifies, tests and introduces resource-efficient, climate-smart crops and technologies that are best suited to different regions affected by salinity, water scarcity and drought. Through its work, ICBA helps to improve food security and livelihoods for some of the poorest rural communities around the world. ICBA is an equal opportunity employer and appoints qualified staff regardless of race, creed, color, age, gender, religion or national origin. We demonstrate our commitment to each member of our team through a competitive benefits package designed to assist our employees to cover their needs and the needs of their immediate family members.

Job Summary

The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) is offering internship opportunities for aspiring candidates. This role is designed to suit students & fresh graduates with an interest in gaining technical skills over a short period of time. This is a remarkable opportunity to gain professional experience by working under the guidance of the Procurement department. We are accepting applications from ambitious active college students or recently graduated freshers to experience on the job training in Procurement. 

As a Procurement Intern, you will be responsible for supporting the team in driving efficiency through operational initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of Procurement and contribute to the successful implementation of Procurement. You will also support the team in different tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve Procurement goals.

We will give you relevant support and training, arming you with technical and practical skills that will help you hit the ground running.

The Procurement Internship is an opportunity to experience the culture and atmosphere in the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA). 

Job Responsibilities
  • Maintain and update vendor databases, track vendor performance, and vendor registration.   
  • Organize the procurement-related documents.   
  • Assist in the preparation and distribution of RFPs/RFQs to potential suppliers.   
  • Support in contract administration, including drafting, reviewing, and tracking contracts.   
  • Generate and track the purchase orders.   
  • Following up on orders to ensure timely delivery.   
  • Assist on various procurement-related projects 
  • Provide support to internal customers regarding procurement-related issues.
  • Collaborate and provide support to the team members for the Procurement requirements.

 

Mandatory: The applicant must have own visa and should be available to join immediately.

Duration: The internship of 3 months duration will commence in October 2024 to December 2024

Stipend: AED 1,000 monthly.  

Qualifications and Experience
  • Graduate or undergraduate student in business administration or related field.
  • Understanding of economies of scale and cost benefit.
  • Hands on experience in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Effective communication, negotiation, analytical and follow-up skills. 
  • Good Team player and result oriented.
  • Fluency in English (Arabic is an advantage).
Post Date
13 September 2024
Status
Closed
Vacancy Type
Internship
Closing Date
22 September 2024
Location
Dubai, UAE
Report To
Procurement Specialist
Job Number
NA
Gross Salary Range
AED 1,000 per month