ABOUT MESPT
Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) was established in 2002 by the Government of Kenya and European Union. EU later relinquished their position to the Royal Danish Embassy in Kenya, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (DANIDA) through a Trust Deed of 2013. The Trust is a development organization with a purpose to grow small holder farmers and Agri SMEs to increase productivity, incomes and enhance competitiveness for job creation especially for youth and women. This is achieved through capacity building which includes skills development, technical support, business advisory, financial and market linkages.
Our focus is to facilitate support and provision of integrated financial and business development services for small holder farmers and Agri SMEs in Kenya. This is aimed at enabling beneficiaries to access finance, increase agricultural productivity, agro-processing, and access markets/ trade opportunities. For over a decade, MESPT has partnered with development agencies, donors, and investors to build the capacity of the business services sector and the agricultural sector in Kenya through a unique tripartite business model that links Farmers, Agri- SMEs, and Financial Institutions – creating linkages along value chains.
We pride ourselves for successfully implementing 12 agriculture-based Programmes that have seen us facilitate creation of 70,000 decent jobs at various levels of the agriculture market systems. We have also cumulatively disbursed KES 6.4 billion to financial institutions and over 250,000 end users have accessed finance.
For more information kindly visit our website www.mespt.org
PROCUREMENT INTERN POSITION
MESPT is looking to engage a highly motivated procurement Intern to support the organization’s procurement function data management in accordance with the procurement policy. The position holder will be responsible for ensuring tendering, solicitation, pre-qualification, and supplier payment data are effectively and efficiently maintained according to the guiding policies and standards. The internship is designed to complement the interns’ practical experience in supply chain-related activities in the development sector engagement.
Title: Procurement Intern
Company: Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)
Department: Procurement
Position Reports to: Procurement Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi, Westlands
Benefits: Stipend as per MESPT Internship policy
Expected Travel: None
Terms: 3-month contract
Key Responsibilities and duties
- Processing day-to-day procurement requisitions.
- Maintain the vendor register.
- Prepare, publish, and issue the procurement notice and bidding documents.
- Manage the receiving and opening of bids and proposals.
- Coordinate the evaluation of bids and proposals.
- Prepare bid analysis & evaluation reports.
- Prepare LPOs & contracts.
- Notify all the candidates of the procurement outcome.
- Assist in the preparation of the Procurement Reports.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time
Education
- Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
Skills & Competencies
- Good knowledge in Ms Office Suite Products i.e., Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power BI etc
- Experience in Ms Dynamics Navision or equivalent will be an advantage.
- Familiarity in Logistics, Procurement, and Supply Chain projects from previous internships, jobs, or employment would be highly advantageous.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
Behaviour
- Positive, energetic self-starter with a high level of personal drive and resilience
- Willing to learn.
- Demonstrated integrity and of positive attitude.
How to apply
The application should contain:
- Brief Cover Letter stating interest in and qualifications for the post.
- Current CV.
- Please group all your documents into one single PDF document while sending the application.
Candidates who are selected must submit the following documents:
- Official document(s) confirming your education status.
- The successful intern must have medical/ life insurance.
Subsequent Employment
- The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment but to complement an intern’s studies.
Qualified and interested candidates should send their application letter & CV (combined in one pdf document) to jobs@mespt.org with the subject line “PROCUREMENT INTERN-HR/05/INT/2024”.
The applicant must legally be eligible to live and work full time in Kenya.
Please do not send certificates at this stage.
Deadline for applications 23rd August 2024 at 5.00 pm EAT.
MESPT is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to Gender, Equity and Diversity.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.