The International Potato Center (CIP) is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Grants and Contracts Intern at our Headquarters in Lima, Peru. As a Grants and Contracts Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting the operations of our Grants and Contracts department, working closely with our Senior Manager and System Officer.
Key activities:
- Assist in analyzing and entering contract-related data into the OCS ERP system.
- Support in maintaining an up-to-date database and repository of contractual transactions in OCS ERP and/or Knowledge Management Grants & Contracts public and internal sites and PMU Project sites in coordination with Grants & Contracts System Officer.
- Assist in cross-verifying grant/contract documentation for consistency.
- Support in drafting Compliance Matrix for new awards.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements, including supporting the timely submission of deliverables/reports by monitoring OCS alerts in coordination with the Grants & Contracts System Officer.
- Support follow-up actions for subgrant agreements.
- Assist in the subgrants close-out process.
- Support the management of electronic and hard copies of Grants & Contracts documentation for proper record-keeping.
- Support distributing contractual documents internally and externally.
- Participate in project life cycle reviews and meetings; support other Grants and Contracts transactions as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with national and international health and safety laws, regulations, and standards.
Requirements
What are we looking for?
- Student enrolled at least in the 4th year (8th Cycle) or recently graduated in International Development, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred previous experience (as volunteer or intern) in an international organization / NGOs or project-based organizations, donor-funded projects, or in similar positions within CGIAR organizations, Research Centers, or Public International Organizations.
- Basic knowledge of Data Analytics / Management and statistics.
- Desirable knowledge of design and visual communication tools, such as Genially or Canvas, AI.
- Proficient in MS Office and Office 365.
- Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to work in a multidisciplinary environment and collaborate with research teams and partners.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork orientation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
- Desirable basic/intermediate knowledge of French.
What are we offering?
- CIP provides the opportunity to work in a prestigious international organization.
- Excellent working environment.
- In and out buses for different routes in Lima.