Operations Intern
Lilongwe, Malawi
JOB DETAIL
The Organization
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. (https://alliancebioversityciat.org/ )
With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people.
The Alliance a member of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org ) a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
Position Summary
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is seeking to recruit an Operations Intern. The Operations Intern will support Malawi office operations functions to deliver the expected outputs and outcomes.
Main Responsibilities:
- Book travel arrangements.
- Hiring vehicles from car hire companies.
- Provide general support to visitors.
- Plan meetings and take detailed minutes.
- Order office supplies.
- Fuel management, responsible for fuel receipts reconciliations.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Diploma in Business Administration.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet, and office technology equipment.
- Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards.
- Good knowledge of corporate computerized financial/ travel/ Human Resources systems, administrative procedures, and policies.
- Good knowledge of donor Rules and Regulations e.g. UN Agencies, EU, USAID
- Good knowledge of organization structures.
- Good command of English language.
Terms of employment:
This is an internship position based in Lilongwe , Malawi. The initial contract will be for period of three (3) months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources. The Alliance International and CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits; we believe that the diversity of our staff contributes to excellence. Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.
Applications
Applicants are invited to visit https://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/ to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number Ref: 103151- Operations Intern as the position applied for. Cover Letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting.
Note: The Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). The Alliance also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
Applications closing date: 7th August 2023
Please note that email applications will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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