Administrative Intern at Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR)

Description and Objectives

• The Administrative Intern will provide essential support to SCIDaR’s administrative operations.
• This position offers a valuable opportunity for hands-on experience in various administrative tasks and processes within SCIDaR Admin and SCIDaR in general.
• The Administrative Intern will work closely with the administrative team and other departments to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of daily operations in line with SCIDaR policy and objectives.
• The role holder will also be responsible for collating all administrative data, and analyses, and providing reports that facilitate the smooth administrative process.

Technical Responsibilities

General Administrative Support

• Assist with general administrative tasks such as Administrative Data collection, and analyses.
• Assist in coordinating travel arrangements and accommodations for staff and consultants.
• Collect all travel data and work with the Travel Manager for monthly analyses and reports.
• Provide support for managing meeting room requests, synchronizing all the requests to ensure no meeting conflict, and working with IT to ensure that conferencing equipment is functional and suitable.
• Assist in conducting research and compiling data for various administrative projects and initiatives.
• Assist in updating and maintaining electronic and physical filing systems following company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administrative team or management.

Required competencies

Core requirements

• Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
• Demonstrated strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and thought leadership abilities;
• Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and use of Asset Management software.
• Ability to form working relationships with people at all levels;
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to handle conflicts;
• Strong communication and negotiation skills;Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
• Results-oriented performer experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs;

Education and Experience

• Academic training: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Business Management, Statistics Law, Finance or related discipline;
• Experience: Minimum of 0-1 year.