Grants Contracts Intern 24-11

The International Potato Center (CIP) is currently seeking a motivated and detailoriented 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 contractrelated data into the OCS ERP system.
  
• Support in maintaining uptodate 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 crossverifying grant/contract documentation for consistency.
  
• Support in drafting Compliance Matrix for new awards.
  
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements including support timely submission of deliverables/reports by monitoring OCS alerts in coordination with the Grants & Contracts System Officer.
  
• Support the followup actions for subgrant agreements.
  
• Assist in the subgrants closeout process.
  
• Support the management of electronic and hard copies Grants & Contracts documentation of project files for proper recordkeeping.
  
• Support distributing contractual documents internally and externally.
  
• Participate in project life cycle reviews and meetings; and support other Grants and Contracts transactions when 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 coursing at least the 4th year (8th Cycle) or recently graduated in International Development Business Administration Operations or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Preferred previous experience (as volunteer or intern) in an international organization / NGOs or projectbased organizations donorfunded projects or in a similar position in CGIAR organizations Research Centers or Public International Organizations.
  
• Basic knowledge of Data Analytics / Management and statistics.
  
• Desirable knowledge of design and visual communications tools such as Genially or Canvas AI.
  
• Proficient in MS Office Office 365.
  
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to work in a multidisciplinary environment and collaborate with research teams and partners.
  
• Excellent interpersonal relationships skills and teamwork orientation.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
  
• Desirable French at basic / intermediate level.
  

Benefits

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
  
• Comprehensive insurance coverage.
  
• 6 monthsterm agreements.
  
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.