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An African think tank that focuses on sustainable natural resource governance across the continent is seeking an Administrative Intern in Harare. The organization provides research, legal…
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An African think tank that focuses on sustainable natural resource governance across the continent is seeking an Administrative Intern in Harare. The organization provides research, legal analysis, policy support, and capacity building. This internship is designed to support the smooth delivery of procurement, logistical, and administrative tasks while offering an opportunity to build professional competencies for future responsibilities. The role involves handling daily office tasks, managing event logistics, assisting with…
Job Description
An African think tank that focuses on sustainable natural resource governance across the continent is seeking an Administrative Intern in Harare. The organization provides research, legal analysis, policy support, and capacity building. This internship is designed to support the smooth delivery of procurement, logistical, and administrative tasks while offering an opportunity to build professional competencies for future responsibilities.
The role involves handling daily office tasks, managing event logistics, assisting with procurement records, and maintaining asset inventories. The selected candidate will report to the Administrator and collaborate closely with the programme and finance teams. Ideal candidates are proactive, organized, dependable, and eager to learn within a diverse team environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage routine inquiries and handle daily office administration duties
- Prepare correspondence, update contact directories, and organize physical and digital filing systems
- Arrange meetings, compile meeting documents, record minutes, and monitor deadlines
- Handle travel arrangements such as flights, lodging, visas, and airport transfers
- Coordinate workshops, meetings, and related functions including attendance sheets and rooming lists
- Gather price quotations and prepare procurement paperwork according to institutional guidelines
- Organize receipts, invoices, and payment documentation for reconciliation
- Monitor inventory levels, restock stationery, and update asset registers
Requirements
- Possession of or current enrollment toward a degree in Logistics, Business Management, Administration, Procurement, or a related field
- Competency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and digital document organization
- Strong attention to detail and capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities
- Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
Qualifications
- Prior administrative work experience is considered an asset
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location of this job?
The position is located in Harare.
What is the employment type?
This is an internship role.
What qualifications are needed to apply?
Applicants must hold or be in the process of completing a degree in Administration, Procurement, Logistics, Business Management, or a comparable discipline.
How can I apply and what is the deadline?
Interested individuals must email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact details of two referees to procurementzw@gmail.com by 26 November 2026, using Administration Intern as the email subject.
Is a salary provided in the posting?
The posting does not specify a salary.
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