Operations Support Intern

TechnoServe

Management & Business Development

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Job Title: Internship, Youth Corp Member – Operations Support InternLocation: AbujaTarget: NYSC 2023 Batch B About TechnoServe: Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of 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:TechnoServe Nigeria is looking to hire a National Youth Corp Member as a support to the Operations department during the service year of the Corp member. This role will support the Operations Coordinator in providing various operational support to projects being executed in the Country office. The operations support responsibilities lies within logistics, procurement, office management and other secretarial duties. Primary Functions & Responsibilities: Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, mailing and filing correspondence, preparing payrolls, placing orders, and answering calls.Interacts with clients, visitors, and vendors in establishment of services rendered.Provides logistics support in accordance to project needs.Sorts and distributes incoming mail.Arrange meeting rooms, draft and disseminate meeting agendas, prepare briefing notes and where necessary take meeting minutes, which may include preparing, and disseminating materials as instructed.Photocopies, scans, and files appropriate documents.Assists with organizing events when necessaryPerform small-scale procurement, ensuring adequate stocks of all necessary supplies (e.g. stationery, water, etc.)Signs for delivered packages and distributes them to the appropriate recipient.Assume responsibility for document filing and develops office administrative procedures as required. Responds to general inquiries to the field office.Any other tasks that may be assigned. Basic Qualifications: Minimum of B.sc in relevant Social science related field Preferred Qualifications: Volunteer or internship experience Required Languages English LanguageKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic IT skill (Proficiency in Ms. Office) and internet literacySmart communication skillsDetailed and organizedMust be proactive and determined to be a problem solver Supervisory Responsibilities – no direct supervisory responsibility Closing Statements: 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 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.