SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snv.org. 

Purpose of the job

Project Admin Assistant Intern supports the National Horti-Life team in the field of logistics and operations. The position is meant to assist the team in procurement request, making follow ups to ensure requests are processed, logistical requests and arrangements using Odoo and provide logistical support to national horti-LIFE events.

Planning

• Ensure all monthly workplans and reports of regional managers and national advisors are stored.

Implementation

• In collaboration with SNV Horti-LIFE project staffs prepare necessary requests for procurement, vehicle requests and other related service for all required inputs via Odoo system.
• Ensure that flight bookings are processed and booked for Horti-LIFE staff members.
• Assist to ensure that the finance department receives all the necessary documentation to process payments.
• Assist in the logistics/preparation for Horti-LIFE national organised events.

Financial & Administrative Management

• In collaboration with SNV Procurement staff ensure that the project has a complete inventory of all items bought. 

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Ensure all procurement files are held in soft and hard copy on the shared drive/archive, and the completed file is correctly labelled.

Networking, Learning & Representation

• Liaises and communicates with all stakeholders and perform other duties.

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or related field.  
• Minimum of at least one year of work experience in logistics and project administration.
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office apps.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Additional skills

• Very organised.
• Creative and takes initiative.
• Team player
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Self-starter and being pro-active.
• Ability to associate with SNV’s mission values, and objectives.
• Precise and having an eye for detail.

What we offer for the intern:

Our dynamic team that values diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences. SNV offers comprehensive hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and professional development. This supportive learning environment will allow you to contribute both independently and collaboratively.

As an intern, you'll have the chance to explore the vital role of admin activities. Throughout the program, you'll receive exposure the valuable insights into potential career paths.

Assignment duration - The internship will be for a period of one year with the possibility of an extension.

Remuneration - SNV Ethiopia will pay a monthly stipend and accident insurance (GPA) cover and whenever there is travel to field offices, all costs relating to the assigned tasks in the field will be covered as guided by SNV policies.

How to Apply

Please submit your application by clicking on “I'M INTERESTED” tab on this page and submitting a cover letter and CV that has details of your three (3) referees via Smart Recruiters on or before 30th November 2023 to be considered for this position.

NB:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for internationally determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.  

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