The Position:
This internship is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an initial duration of 4 months and the possibility of extension subject to available funding.
Applicants must be nationals of, legal residents or have the right to work in Denmark, as the internship will
require physical presence at the office in Copenhagen.
The internship will be located in the UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Under the leadership and guidance of Team Lead of the Supply Chain Solutions, Multilateral Team. The intern
will be responsible for supporting the business needs of the unit at the SCMU and working in collaboration
with other SCMU units such as Supply Chain Solutions Team, the Development Procurement Services Team,
Strategic Sourcing Team, Quality Assurance and Technical Team, IT team, Communications Team and
Operations team.
The Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) provides UNFPA Country Offices (COs), UNFPA Regional Offices
(ROs) and external partners such as governments, non-governmental organizations, Global Fund and Global
Fund Principal Recipients and other United Nations Agencies, with procurement and logistics services and
advice, that come within UNFPA’s mission.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of the team lead, and/or other members of the team, support the streamlining of the procurement function of the UNFPA Multilateral team – Global Fund partnership and UN entities through the identification of potential process improvements.
- Provide support to the unit in the preparation of the presentation for Business Review meetings with the Global Fund (GF) and for UN entities.
- Provide support in the preparation and timely submission of KPIs reports and any other required reports to Global Fund; and prepare any data analysis that may be requested by the team lead.
- Provide assistance in cleaning raw data and preparing them for analysis, conduct explorator data analysis, highlight data trends and analytic opportunities that can drive UNFPA procurement services group innovations. Including preparation of flowcharts, diagrams, charts, presentations, among other visualization tools.
- Support the team in ensuring that all necessary data and information being generated from the different tools (including Wambo and Coupa, and related GF tools) is up to date and available and accessible to all the different users.
- Assist with Producing 12 reports to the donor on a weekly basis, identify trends to enhance future supply planning and improve our partners programmatic activities, interpret complex data sets from the implementing partners in support of the supply chain management activities.
- Support the team in ensuring the UNFPA and Wambo procurement catalogue are updated and aligned on a regular basis (product description, prices and registrations).
- Help provide support with data entry and analysis, as required, and support in the transition from the Order Management System (OMS) to the StoreFront application, and integration with the ERP system.
- Provide support to TPP team with improvement of its monitoring tool and KPI reports.
- Provide practical support to relevant working groups, organize and coordinate meetings, conference calls and visits, as required.
- Prepare talking points and take notes in key meetings.
- Other assigned duties as needed related to the intern post.
Learning Objectives:
- Apply and develop analytical and research skills.
- Develop oral and written communication skills.
- Develop ability to synthesize large amounts of data and information into concise information, reports
- or presentations.
- Develop relationship-building skills and capacity to work with middle and senior managers and high-level officials.
- Gain knowledge and understanding of UNFPA’s mandate, its programmes and UNFPA procurement services and logistics around the world.
- Project coordination and management skills.
- Organising, coordinating, monitoring and implementation skills
Competencies
- Ethics and Values, Integrity.
- Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environmen with full respect for diversity. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensibilit and adaptability.
- Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work an efficient and timely manner.
- Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with colleagues and partners.
- Analytical skills.
Eligibility Criteria, Skills, and Experience
Candidates for the internship positions are selected on a competitive basis. The following minimum
qualifications are required:
● Students should be enrolled in an advanced degree programme or have graduated within the last 12
months;
● Graduate-level degree program in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Economics,
Information Technology, International Relations, International Development, International
Cooperation, Global Studies, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Business Administration, or
other relevant subject, from a recognized university, business school or research centre.
● Demonstrated interest and experience in the field of data analysis, supply chain management or
international development.
● Language skills: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in another United
Nations working language, especially Spanish or French is a differential. Working knowledge in
Russian, Chinese or Arabic is also an asset.
● Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, Google applications such as Google Suite, Data Mining and
Analytics, Dashboards and searching engines on the web.
● Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, Google applications such as Google Suite, Data Mining and
Analytics, Dashboards and searching engines on the web.
Financial Aspects
Interns will receive a stipend from UNFPA to partially subsidise their basic living costs for the duration of the
internship. In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship such as the
Danish public healthcare insurance. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins
Required Competencies:
Values:
Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change
Core Competencies:
Achieving results,
Being accountable,
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
Thinking analytically and strategically,
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates.
The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrolment in a valid health insurance plan at the
duty station of the internship, proof of degree enrolment or copy of the degree, a scanned copy of their
passport/national ID and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable).
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
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