Operations Intern

Job Title

Operations Intern

Department

Operations

Location

Kano

Grade

Intern

Reports to

Operations Specialist

About TechnoServe

Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of

TechnoServe’s

work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.

The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing...when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.

Job Summary

The Operations Intern will support the Operations team in executing procurement, administrative, logistics, and office support functions. The role provides hands-on experience in procurement processes, vendor management, asset and inventory tracking, and general office operations.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Support

• Support the Operations Specialist as required in the procurement process in line with policies and procedures
• Support the PRiFN project team with the preparation of Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Support the Operations Specialist with the preparation of Purchase Orders outside GPS
• Support vendor follow-ups and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Support the Operations Specialist with filing of procurement documents

Asset & Inventory Management Support

Support the Operations Specialist in updating the asset register for the Kano Office.

Administrative & Office Support

• Support the Operations Specialist in coordinating meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth office operations.

Logistics & Travel Support

Support the coordination of travel arrangements for the PRiFN Team.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Required Language

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Travel

: Occasionally

Supervisory Responsibilities-

None

Closing Statement

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe's vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and

affirmative action employer

and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at

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or call +1 202 785 4515.