The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has announced an exciting internship opportunity at their institution. This internship is designed to provide meaningful industry exposure and serve as a valuable stepping stone for graduates aspiring to build a career in Procurement.

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Management, Finance, or a related discipline from a recognized and accredited university.

As part of IWMI’s commitment to nurturing young talent, this opportunity has been extended to graduates of Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

Internship Details:

Position: Procurement Intern

Organization: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Location: Battaramulla, Sri Lanka

For further information contact:

Ms. Thulani Samudrika
Human Resources Intern
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
📧 t.samudrika@cgiar.org
📞 011 2880000 (Office), Ext: 1216

To apply, visit www.iwmi.org/jobs.

Applications must be submitted by 24:00 (Colombo time) on 20 July 2026 (Monday).

About the Intern

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is looking for applications from enthusiastic students who wish to participate in, and learn about procurement processes. The incumbent will work closely with IWMI's Procurement Office to deliver effective and timely procurement services for IWMI's headquarters.

The procurement intern should maintain impartial, ethical, and customer-oriented relations with suppliers and exchange information with counterparts in other departments. The intern will be based at IWMI's headquarters in Sri Lanka.

The intern will assist in the following areas:

• Understand the process and criteria for obtaining quotations from diverse suppliers.
• Assist IWMI Procurement Officers with obtaining quotations from both local and foreign suppliers for purchases of goods and services, to track orders, and follow-up with deliveries as necessary.
• Assist in preparing quotation requests from suppliers/vendors, RFP/RFQ, and other documentation.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining relevant records for each procurement decision for all goods and services procured within IWMI.
• Learn to track and evaluate vendor performance and improvements related to pricing, contractual terms, and/or scope of services.
• Learn the life cycle of a purchase order and assist to prepare purchase orders for approval, dispatch approved purchase orders, and follow-up with the delivery of ordered commodities and services with vendors.
• Assist with maintaining an updated supplier database and good relationships with vendors/suppliers.
• Take part in supplier feedback meetings with IWMI Procurement Officers and record minutes where necessary.
• Learn about the importance of meticulous record-keeping in procurement. Summarize quotations and technical evaluations in preparing procurement submissions to the IWMI Procurement Committee. Help maintain records of committee submissions, purchases, shipments, and other vital procurement statistics.
• Study the structure and purpose of procurement management reports and assist IWMI Procurement Officers in the preparation and submission of reports.
• Gain an understanding of the diverse functions within the procurement department and support the preparation of procurement system documentation, training materials, and end-user guidance during the ERP transition period.
• Perform any other tasks or duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Management, Finance, or a related degree from a recognized and accredited university.
• Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (desirable).
• A good command of the English language (both written and spoken). Excellent report writing skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Candidates should be goal-oriented, able to maintain confidentiality, skilled planners and organizers, with good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

IWMI will provide a monthly stipend to the selected candidate during the internship period.

The duration of the initial internship contract will be for 6 months with the possibility of extension for another 6 months based on performance, requirements of IWMI, and the availability of funds.

This is a nationally recruited internship and only Sri Lankans are eligible to apply.