The International Potato Center (CIP)is currentlyseekinga motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Grants and Contracts Intern at our Headquartersin Lima, Peru. As a Grants and Contracts(G&C)Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting the operations of our G&Cdepartment.


About the role:Theintern willassistin updating G&C, and CIP-related systems for the donor and partner award portfolio, ensuring efficient access and distribution of information whilemaintainingcompliance with institutional and donors’ requirements.The intern will report to the Grants and Contract System Officer.


Keyactivities:

  • Assistin reviewing,validating,updatingand distributing grant and contract documentation and related data in the OCS ERP system, ensuring consistency and proper record management.
  • Support inmaintainingup-to-date database and repository of contractual transactions in OCS ERP and/or KnowledgeManagementG&C public and internal sites and Project sites in coordination with G&C System Officer and G&C portfolio owners.
  • Support compliance withdonor requirements, including supportingtimelysubmission ofdeliverables/reports by monitoring OCS alerts in coordination with the G&C System Officer.
  • Support the follow-up actions for subgrant agreements.
  • Assistin the subgrants’ close-out process.
  • Support the management of electronic and hard copies of G&C documentation of project files for proper record-keeping.
  • Support distributing contractual documents internally and externally.
  • Support partners’ reporting by monitoring OCS alerts and sending reminders in coordination with G&C portfolio owners and updating the relevant systems.
  • Support in drafting Compliance Matrix for new awards.
  • Support responding to Resource Mobilization Unit (RMU) requests concerning past and ongoing projects by systematically sourcing, verifying, and compiling information from historical archives and the OCS.
  • Support the G&C portfolio owners on the drafting of common letters addressed to partners.
  • Participate in project life cycle reviews andmeetings;and support other G&C transactions, when needed.
  • Assistin creating andmonitoringthe G&C task assignment/ticketing system 
  • Ensure compliance with national and international health and safety laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 


Requirements

Whatare welookingforona candidate?

  • Currently in the final years of a bachelor’s degree or hold abachelor’s degree in International Development, Business Administration,Operationsor relatedfield;or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ranked in the upper third of their faculty (mandatory requirement). 
  • Preferredpreviousexperience (as volunteer or intern) in an international organization / NGOs or project-based organizations, donor-funded projects or in a similar position in CGIAR organizations, Research Centers, or Public International Organizations.
  • Interest and ability to manage qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, work in a multidisciplinaryenvironment,and collaborate with research teams and partners.
  • Excellent interpersonal relationships skills and teamwork orientation.
  • Spanish andproficiencyin English; Written and Oral.
  • MS Office, with strong Excel skills (e.g., data management, formulas, and basic analysis).



Benefits

Why should you consider this opportunity?

  • CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong,state-of-the-artR&D background.
  • CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.
  • CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

What are we offering?

  • CIPprovidesthe opportunity to work in a prestigious international organization.
  • Excellent working environment.
  • In and out buses for different routes in Lima
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage.
  • 6months-termagreementswith possibility of renewal.
  • Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

How to apply?

Visit the following link:https://cipotato.org/internships/andsubmityour cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin onMay 27,2024,and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged;however,only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


This position will not have contact with children or vulnerable adults.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org.

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply



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