Humanitarian Logistics Internship
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Job Description
About the Company
This job is a Humanitarian Logistics Internship primarily with UNICEF, a global organization dedicated to providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The internship is facilitated through Colorado State University (CSU), specifically the Department of Management’s Supply Chain Management/Logistics faculty. The student intern will have a dual reporting structure, reporting to a manager at UNICEF and to Dr. John Macdonald at CSU. This collaboration indicates a strong academic and practical linkage, aiming to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world humanitarian logistics challenges. CSU is described as a thriving community with a focus on world-class teaching, research, and service, offering a robust benefits package and a collaborative atmosphere.
Job Description, Detailed
This is a temporary, hourly internship position titled “Humanitarian Logistics Internship,” designed for students with a background in Supply Chain Management.
Position Details:
• Employment Category: Temporary Hourly.
• Work Hours: Maximum 40 hours per week (0-40 hours).
• Overtime Eligible: Yes.
• Position Location: Fort Collins, CO, with the potential for hybrid or remote work.
• Salary Range: $24-$25 per hour.
• Duration: The internship will be short, only 2-3 weeks long, and likely involve the completion of a single project.
• Purpose: It’s designed as a preparatory bridge for larger work in future CSU courses: MGT 377 (Advanced Logistics; Spring 2025) and MGT 486B (Practicum in Supply Chain Management; Fall 2025).
Key Responsibilities and Duties (100% of time allocation):
The intern will play a crucial role, often with a minor leadership component:
• Lead Intern Role: Help orchestrate communication between the other three supply chain management interns working on projects for UNICEF.
• Logistics Coordination: Assist in coordinating the procurement, transportation, and delivery of humanitarian supplies.
• Research: Conduct research on international logistics import/export processes specifically for humanitarian goods.
• Inventory Management: Support inventory management and tracking of goods in warehouses and field locations.
• Data Management: Help maintain logistics databases and filing systems (e.g., for procurement records, shipping documents).
• Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor and report on the status of shipments and deliveries.
• Planning: Participate in needs assessments and logistical planning for relief operations.
• Liaison: Liaise with suppliers, transporters, and field staff to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
• Documentation: Assist in preparing documentation for customs clearance and import/export processes.
• SOPs: Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Meetings: Attend coordination meetings and take meeting minutes as needed.
• Compliance: Help ensure compliance with organizational and donor policies.
• Administrative Tasks: Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, document formatting, and slide engineering (PowerPoint).
Minimum Qualifications:
• BS/BA/Concentration in Supply Chain Management.
Preferred Qualifications / Important Skills:
The ideal candidate will possess:
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and challenging environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in composing social media posts with strong grammar and word choice.
• Discipline in sending necessary emails.
• A solid understanding of Supply Chain Management and Logistics.
• Ability to synthesize existing information and develop new resources.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines with successful completion of work.
• Ability to engineer PPT (PowerPoint) slides.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Application Process:
• Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter.
• Submission: Email resume and cover letter directly to john.macdonald@colostate.edu.
• Close Date: July 24, 2025.
• References: Minimum/Maximum 0 references required initially; references will not be contacted without prior notification to the applicant.
• Background Check: Finalists will undergo a background check.
• Accommodation: CSU is committed to inclusion; applicants needing assistance or accommodations should reach out to the listed search contact.
