Intern – Procurement Division at Asian Development Bank

Reference Number: 170983

Department: Operations Services and Financial Management Department

Division: Procurement Division 1

Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters

Date Posted: Friday, December 1, 2017

Closing Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

2. SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:1. INTERNSHIP TOPIC: “Support ADB Procurement Reforms initiative and implementation of new procurement framework.”

• Conduct research on global trends in public procurement that can facilitate greater procurement efficiency, help improve quality and enhance value for money.

• Review various emerging international good practices in developing public procurement regulations, use of new procurement methods and modalities, monitoring and oversight, risk management, use of information technology and other innovations.

• Suggest a risk management plan to ensure mitigation of fiduciary risks when implementing the principle based procurement regimes.

• Assist in any research for other activities that may be relevant for ADB developing member countries in implementation of actions proposed under the new procurement framework.

3. PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT:

• Duration: 26 weeks

• Timing: June 2018

NOTE:

ADB provides a stipend of 69 USD per day for a maximum of 56 calendar days only. Interns may choose to continue work beyond 56 calendar days in agreement with the designated supervisors, but without stipend.

4. LOCATION: ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines

5. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

• Research reports on global trends and emerging best practices in public procurement to help facilitate greater procurement efficiency, help improve quality and enhance value for money under ADB projects.
• Improved risk management for fiduciary risk mitigation under new ADB procurement framework.

Qualifications

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

MBA student or equivalent with a good understanding of public procurement and public supply chain management.

7. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Work experience with another development bank and/or in procurement and supply chain management area.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Upload the following documents in the “Attachments” section of your application:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV)

2. Proof of enrollment to a Masters or PhD program. Inclusive dates should confirm that you will be enrolled during the intended period of assignment.

3. Essay in MS WORD or PDF document, maximum of 1500 words per question. (Please see essay questions below)

ESSAY QUESTIONS:

(1) Describe one example of your experience that demonstrated your interest in working in ADB.

(2) Highlight your qualifications that will help accomplish this internship assignment (e.g., coursework, research, work experience, etc.).

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