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PROCUREMENT INTERN

  • On-site
    • ABIDJAN, Lagunes, Côte d'Ivoire
  • SUPPLY

Job description

🎓 Are you a student or recent graduate in Côte d’Ivoire looking to gain hands-on experience in the humanitarian sector ? Join the MSF WaCA NextGen Talent Program and take the first step toward a meaningful and impactful career!

 

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – West and Central Africa (WaCA) is part of a global medical humanitarian movement. We provide emergency medical care to people affected by crises. As the first MSF HQ based in Africa, MSF WaCA values local talent, innovation, and proactive engagement.

 

About the WaCA NextGen Talent Program

This program offers students and recent graduates in Côte d’Ivoire a chance to contribute to MSF WaCA’s mission through structured internships at our Abidjan HQ. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, receive mentorship, and be part of real humanitarian projects.

Diversity & Inclusion at the Heart of Our Recruitment

Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
Because diversity is our strength, and inclusion drives everything we do.

We Are Looking for: PROCUREMENT INTERN

Department: Supply Chain

Direct Manager: Procurement Manager

Assigned Mentor: Procurement Manager

Working %: 100%

Position Based in: Abidjan, HQ

Type of Contract: Fixed-Term Internship Contract under Ivorian law; (3) months Renewable

Position to be filled: As Soon as possible

👉 Why Join?

  •          Gain practical experience in an international humanitarian organization

  •          Receive coaching and mentorship

  •          Work in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive environment

  •          Receive a monthly allowance and insurance coverage

Your Role in the team

  1.        Operational support to procurement

  •          Participate in the preparation and dispatch of Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Requests for Information (RFI) to suppliers.

  •          Collect, compile, and analyze the offers received.

  •          Contribute to the preparation of comparative tables and award recommendations.

  •          Assist in the creation and follow-up of Purchase Orders (PO) in the information system, as well as in the drafting of contracts, in accordance with established standard procedures.

  •          Provide support in monitoring and communicating with missions regarding their ongoing orders handled at headquarters.

2.        Administrative and document management

  •          File and archive all procurement-related documents, both in paper and electronic formats.

  •          Update and expand the approved supplier’s database, ensuring accurate and thorough record-keeping.

  •          Regularly update price lists.

  •          Verify the completeness and compliance of procurement files in accordance with MSF procedures in force.

  •          Contribute to updating procurement policies, as well as other supply-related policies and procedures.

  •          Participate in monitoring and evaluating supplier and service provider performance. 

3.        Logistics follow-up and internal coordination

  •          Follow up with suppliers to ensure compliance with delivery deadlines.

  •          Facilitate coordination between the procurement team, other internal departments, and field missions.

  •          Contribute to updating monitoring tools such as dashboards and trackers.

4.        Contribution to continuous improvement

  •          Take part in optimizing procurement procedures and tools.

  •        Identify and propose improvements in document management and supplier monitoring.

Job requirements

Who can apply ?

  •          Final-year undergraduate or graduate students based in Côte d’Ivoire.

  •          Recent graduates (within the past year)

  •          Students based in Cote d’Ivoire.

Qualifications & Professional experience required

  •        Degree in logistics, supply chain, procurement, distribution, international trade, management, or a related field.

  •          An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Your Superpowers

  •          Proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel and Outlook.

  •          Basic knowledge of procurement processes and the supply chain.

  •          Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

  •          Good team spirit and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

  •          Discretion, and adherence to ethical rules and confidentiality.

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At MSF, every talent matters!
We offer internship opportunities that are fair and inclusive, with no discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, disability, or any other factor.

Deadline: 28th October 2025 18:00 GMT
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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