Internship - 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
- Collaborate and provide support to the team members for the Procurement requirements.
- Conduct research and gather data to support Procurement initiatives.
- Assist in tracking Procurement progress and maintaining the documentation.
- Support in organizing Procurement meetings, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to Procurement.
- Assist in data entry and management.
- Support the team in generating reports for vendor performance evaluation.
- Managing vendor transactions from pitch to close under the guidance of the Procurement team.
- Coming up with innovative and creative ways to solve challenges.
Qualifications and Experience
- Fresh graduate or students doing 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).
- Available in UAE with a valid residence.
Stipend - AED1000 per month
Post Date
3 August 2023
Status
Closed
Vacancy Type
Internship
Closing Date
31 August 2023
Location
ICBA , Dubai
Report To
Procurement Specialist
Job Number
NA
Duration of the assignment
3 Months