SUPPLY CHAIN SUPPORT INTERN

🎓 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.

👉 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

We Are Looking for: SUPPLY CHAIN SUPPORT INTERN

Department/Unit: Supply Chain

Direct Manager: Head of Supply Chain

Assigned Mentor: Head of Supply Chain

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

Your Role in the team

Mission

The Supply Chain Support Intern supports the headquarters’ Supply Chain Department in ensuring smooth, compliant and efficient supply operations in support of field missions. The intern contributes to data management, documentation, reporting, and coordination across key supply processes, including procurement follow-up, international transport, delivery and tools support. The intern is also responsible for supporting the administrative organization of the department: compiling lists of activities, deadlines, and recommendations; managing the team’s schedule; organizing meetings ; and drafting minutes…

Main responsibilities / Activities

1.        Support to Supply Chain Operations

•          Assist in the preparation and consolidation of needs forecasts and procurement plans.

•          Support follow-up of field orders to HQ and shipment tracking.

•          Contribute to the coordination of international shipments and customs processes in collaboration with Ivory Coast mission team.

•          Provide support to stock management and inventory monitoring, if relevant to HQ-managed warehouses.

2.        Administrative and Departmental Organization

•          Monitor departmental activity plans, timelines, and implementation of key recommendations.

•          Manage the team calendar and help coordinate internal and external meetings.

•          Draft and archive meeting minutes and follow-up action points.

•          Assist in organizing workshops, onboarding sessions and departmental events.

3.        Document Management & Compliance

•          Organize and archive procurement and supply chain documentation (orders, invoices, delivery notes …).

•          Assist in ensuring compliance with internal procedures and MSF WaCA requirements.

4.        Data & Reporting

•          Contribute to the development of dashboards and supply chain performance indicators (KPIs).

•          Support the analysis of delivery lead times, procurement timelines, and supply reliability.

•          Assist in generating regular reports and presentations for internal or interdepartmental meetings.

5.        Cross-Department Collaboration

•          Attend coordination meetings and support the preparation of training materials or documentation for workshops.

•          Contribute to internal communications on supply chain procedures and tools.

•          Process Documentation & Improvement

•          Participate in the review and improvement of existing supply tools, SOPs, and templates.

•          Document lessons learned, good practices, and contribute to process standardization.

•          Propose practical solutions to improve efficiency and reduce delays.

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

•          Completed degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business or a related field.

•          Previous internship or volunteer experience in a logistics supply chain or NGO environment is a plus.

Your Superpowers

•          Organizational skills and analyticals skills with attention to details.

•          Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with data tools (e.g. Power BI …)

•          Good interpersonal and communication skills.

•          Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

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.

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

Deadline: 29th August 2025 18:00 GMT
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.