Humanitarian Logistics Summer Intern - Save the Children

Location:	US - DC - Home Office
Division:	Policy and Humanitarian Response
Description
Save the Children   Summary The Humanitarian Logistics Intern will learn and be responsible for supporting Home and Country Office logistics activities and improvement of systems.   Responsibilities Review of logistics systems and production of tracking sheets and other guidance documents, data entry for supply chain management,  procurement support and vendor identification. Production of training materials for home office staff and SC’s supply chain management system. Support for systems improvement for Aidmatrix system including: oProduction of training materialsoProducing and analyzing system generated supports to improve efficiency of supply chain. Backstopping for warehousing in Miami (and Panama). Global support for procurement backstopping. This would include a.) coordinating tenders including posting documents, organizing bid opening committees, and contracts b.) support to procurement tracking and finalizing payments c.) streamlining procurement systems across Save the Children alliance members Produce and maintain stocks and recharge purchasing for go kits for emergencies (including satphones and other IT equipment). Suggest improvements in supplies. Production of tenders in line with global supply strategy Vendor list management          Review of global logistics trends (log cluster, WFP, UNICEF, etc.) and information to improve support to country offices WFP/UN Logistics Working Group calls   Requirements Interest in Humanitarian Management, preferably logistics Flexible with the ability to multi-task Possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Must be enrolled in a relevant  graduate or post-graduate academic program Must be able to receive credit from their college or institution. (A minimum requirement is a letter from a professor supporting the candidate. This is only needed when an internship is offered.) Please attach resume and cover letter to your application To receive full consideration, applications must be received by March 31st 2013. Classification Unpaid Intern               Part-time:  20 hours/week        Dates:  June 3, 2013 to August 9, 2013 or until December if possible      Save the Children does NOT provide housing or transportation Save the Children Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.  Apply Online