Internship Opportunity at Mercy Corps

Intern Worksite Location: Abuja
Dates of Internship: 6 June 2016
Length of Internship: 6 months

Mercy Corps Responsibilities

• For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive a monthly allowance

Intern Responsibilities

• Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with his/her internship in Mercy Corps Nigeria

Project Description

• The Admin/Receptionist Intern will be based in Abuja and will work under the direct supervision of the Admin and Logistics Officer to support operations process of MC Nigeria.
• The successful candidate will undertake HR administrative duties working in close collaborations with other operations team members as well Programs.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the internship period, the intern should have acquired the following skills and knowledge:

• Learn to manage relationships with external stakeholders
• Demonstrate understanding for discharging administrative functions
• Understand Mercy Corps processes

Deliverables

• Answer all incoming correspondents and dispatch to recipients.
• Direct visitors to the proper person or department.
• Monitor daily usage of office supplies/utilities and take stock.
• Log in TARs and support in making travel logistics arrangements.
• Collate monthly office supply (stationaries) requisition and distribute items to departments.
• Prepare Payment requests.
• Make visa enquiries from embassy on behalf of staff.
• Conduct self in a professional manner
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Ideal candidate should possess the following Qualifications

• A B.Sc or HND in Business related field is essential.
• A demonstrated ability to multitask and process information into action in a timely manner.
• Ability to use the following Microsoft Productivity tools: Excel, and Word.
• Fluency in English Language.

Working Conditions

• The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week
• Mercy Corps interns and volunteers represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.