Operations Intern at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

The Operations Intern is responsible for ensuring the smooth operations of logistic provided by the Operations Unit by providing clerical support. S/He works with the Operations Associate to make hotel and airline arrangements, provide assistance to staff in need of Visas, assist Expats and TCN in obtaining Nigerian resident visas, coordinate the arrangement of materials and equipment as specified in the activity profiles and provide assistance to assure shipments to the project’s clear customs in a timely manner.

Interested applicants substantiated as the subject of an investigation for misconduct (exploitation, abuse or harassment) are not eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation of payment documentation to vendors and other Fleming Fund project related expenses.
• Maintenance and record keeping of Operations documents.
• Support Inventory/stores management
• Filing of all transactions made on monthly basis.
• Support Hotel arrangements for Nigerian staff, participants, consultants who are coming to Abuja for assignments.
• Any other task as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent in any Social Science/Administration or related course
• 0 to 1 year of related experience, post NYSC
• Verbal and written language skills in English required.
• Good typing skills, memo composition and editing skills.
• Familiar with internet search engines and able to undertake background search on well-defined tasks.
• Excellent command of written and verbal English Language
• Takes initiative and can start/complete tasks with basic direction.
• Ability to Multitask and organize ongoing projects, looking for ways to become more efficient in completing tasks.
• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants.
• Demonstrated ability in computer skills for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (Microsoft Office applications preferred).