The Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) is a nonprofit/NGO in Nairobi that supports smallholder farmers and agri-SMEs by strengthening business services, financial access, and market linkages. To build youth and women capacity in supply chain and procurement functions, MESPT has opened a Procurement Intern role to provide hands-on experience in procurement operations. This is a full-time internship based in Nairobi (Westlands).
Key Responsibilities
As Procurement Intern at MESPT, your daily tasks will include:
-
Processing procurement requisitions for goods and services, following established internal policies.
-
Maintaining and updating the vendor register by adding new suppliers, verifying credentials, and ensuring supplier details remain up to date.
-
Preparing and issuing procurement notices, bidding documents, requests for proposals (RFPs), and expressions of interest (EOIs).
-
Receiving and opening bids/proposals while ensuring transparency in the process.
-
Coordinating evaluation of bids/proposals with the procurement team.
-
Preparing bid analyses and evaluation reports.
-
Drafting Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) and contracts for approved suppliers.
-
Communicating outcomes of procurement processes to all bidders.
-
Assisting in preparation of procurement reports and maintaining proper procurement records.
-
Supporting other administrative or procurement-related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
Applicants should have:
-
A Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
-
At least 1 year of internship or equivalent experience in procurement or supply chain roles.
-
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with SharePoint, OneDrive, or Power BI is an added advantage.
-
Knowledge of procurement systems or ERP tools (e.g., MS Dynamics Navision) will be a plus.
-
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
-
Excellent communication skills, integrity, and willingness to learn.
Why This Internship Is Valuable
Joining MESPT as a Procurement Intern gives you:
-
Real exposure to procurement, tendering, and contract management within the NGO development sector in Kenya.
-
Understanding of how supply chain operations support agricultural and SME development programs.
-
Networking opportunities with professionals across departments like Programmes, Finance, and ICT.
-
Experience in donor compliance and procurement policies—highly valued in NGO, corporate, and government roles.
-
A chance to strengthen your career profile while working with a respected Nairobi-based NGO.
How to Apply
-
Submit your application through the official recruitment portal or via the advertised job platform.
-
Include a detailed CV, academic certificates, and professional credentials.
-
Clearly indicate “Procurement Intern – MESPT” in the subject line/reference.
Deadline
Applications close on April 24, 2025.
