JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Position: Supply Chain Intern
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Type: Internship (Fresh Graduates Eligible)
Application Deadline: March 7, 2026
About the International Rescue Committee (IRC)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, providing relief, rehabilitation, and development assistance to vulnerable communities in over 30 countries.
IRC began operations in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in the Somali region. Currently, IRC supports Ethiopians and refugees across six regions, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation (WASH), economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.
Position: Supply Chain Intern – Fresh Graduate Opportunity
IRC Ethiopia is seeking qualified and motivated recent graduates or final-year students for the position of Supply Chain Intern in Addis Ababa. This internship provides practical exposure to procurement compliance, ERP systems, documentation management, and audit preparation within a leading international humanitarian organization.
Educational Requirements
Recent graduate or final-year student in:
Procurement and Supplies Management
Business Administration
Information Management
Or related fields
Required Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel for tracking and reporting
Familiarity with digital filing systems and document management tools
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in written and spoken Amharic and English
Internship Program Overview
The Supply Chain Intern will support IRC’s supply chain compliance efforts by ensuring procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready across Addis Ababa and field offices. The role focuses on strengthening documentation standards, improving digital filing quality in Integra and Box systems, and supporting procurement teams to comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
This internship offers hands-on experience in procurement compliance, digital record management, ERP systems, and audit readiness.
Major Responsibilities
Procurement Documentation Review
Review and verify procurement attachments uploaded in Integra
Ensure documentation aligns with procurement methods and financial thresholds
Identify missing or incomplete documents such as signatures, bid summaries, RFQs, and BEPs
Digital Filing and Compliance
Audit Box folders to confirm file accuracy and naming consistency
Maintain a Master Procurement Index linking physical files to digital records
Conduct weekly spot checks to ensure compliance with Direct, Single, and Competitive procurement thresholds
SOP Implementation Support
Assist procurement teams in ensuring new requests follow updated SOP workflows from initiation
Reporting and Tracking
Maintain a compliance tracker across departments and field offices
Support reporting on documentation gaps and training needs
Vendor Record Maintenance
Update and verify Vendor Master File documentation
Ensure business licenses and tax registrations are valid and properly uploaded
Audit Preparation
Prepare audit-ready folders for internal and external audits
Ensure procurement transactions meet SOP checklist requirements
Process Improvement
Suggest methods to automate or simplify the filing process within Integra
Support improvements to reduce manual errors and duplication
Place of Work
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Application Deadline
March 7, 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
Updated CV
Application/Cover Letter
Applications can be submitted through:
or IRC P.O. Box 249, IRC Assosa
Your cover letter must include:
Name of the position applied for
Date of application
Summary of qualifications and relevant experience
Motivation or objective for applying
At least three references from current and former supervisors
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Statement
IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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