INTERNSHIP (INTERNSHIP/2024/PCM/LCA/GS 4)

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VACANCY NOTICE NO: INTERNSHIP/2024/PCM/LCA/GS 4
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 19 September 2024 Recruitment Completed
POST

Internship
GRADE

N/A
DUTY STATION 

Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

To be determined
NATURE OF APPOINTMENT

Internship
12 months
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

Procurement and Contract Management (PCM) Section
Governance Services Department
WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall supervision of Chief, Procurement Section, and/or in coordination with the responsible Officer, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

- Review and become familiar with the Financial Rules, Standard Instructions, and other documents guiding the Procurement framework.

- Contribute towards the development of templates, form and training material.

- Assist in the organization and development of an electronic inventory for Procurement documentation.

- Assist during the implementation of the implementation of WMO new ERP system.

- Contribute towards a variety of procurement related areas throughout the procurement process cycle including during the finalization of the technical requirements and solicitation documents as well as during bids evaluation and post-award contract administration.

- Undertake other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Bachelor degree in Law, Business or related discipline.

Experience
No previous work experience is required. A good knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer applications is essential; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is an asset.
Experience in the field of contract law or procurement is an asset.

Other requirements
Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to work in a multicultural and diverse team.

Languages
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential.

Knowledge of other official WMO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.

(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
Additional Information:
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public/.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.
Date of issue of vacancy notice:

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