SNV for fresh graduates

 

SNV for fresh graduates

 

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalyzing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

Position: Project Assistant – Intern

Background of the Project

  • SNV Netherlands Development Organization, in partnership with Save the Children, Mercy Corps, and Techno serve, Embassies of Sweden and Netherlands, is implementing the Livelihood Improvement for Women and Youth (LIWAY) program in Addis Ababa. The LIWAY program follows the Market Systems Development (MSD) approach and is implemented with public and private implementing partners.
  • The overall objective of the program is to contribute to sustainable poverty reduction, improved gender relations, and social stability in Addis Ababa. The specific objective of the program is to improve the livelihoods of 257,000 poor people, of which at least 50% are women and 75% are youth, by increasing their income and access to economic opportunities in Addis Ababa. LIWAY aims to achieve its objectives by facilitating improved performance in four priority systems. These are Labour, Micro & Small enterprises (MSE), Medium & Larger Enterprise (MLE) and Skills systems.

Context and purpose of the job

  • The purpose of this advert is to seek the services of a university graduate, to support the LIWAY team in communication and administrative areas. This post is particularly for young graduates seeking to build their experience in the mentioned spaces. It is therefore both a learning and a value-adding relationship. The intern is expected to take advantage of the space provided to enrich their experience and develop themselves while providing quality service to the LIWAY project at SNV Ethiopia.

Job Description

Prepare written pieces for communication and learning materials:

  • Attend LIWAY events, meetings, and workshops to prepare minutes, take good-quality pictures, and prepare news updates and other communication materials.
  • Participate in drafting case-stories for selected interventions within the program
  • In collaboration with the LIWAY Monitoring and Results Measurement team, prepare learning materials that highlight the achievements and improvement areas of the program.
  • Support the LIWAY team and ensure the proper documentation of the program profile, both in soft and hard copies.

Provide administrative support:

  • Facilitate timely payments for Implementing Partners (Ips), vendors, and other service providers.
  • Support the team in raising purchase requests and following up for timely delivery.
  • Develop and share a monthly updated database of annual leave days taken by team members.
  • Facilitate review and approval of contractual agreements.
  • Track record the movement of project goods/equipment into and out of the project.

Any other responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by the Project manager.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Office Management, or any other related field.

Experience

  •  For a fresh Graduate to have a one-year experience in related tasks. NGO experience has added value.

Additional Skills

  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Well organized and able to act professionally and ethically.
  • Good skills in computer applications (Especially in Microsoft applications).
  • Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach, and sustainable development.

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: September 25.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Contract Duration: For three months with the possibility of extension.

Deadline: August, 31/2024

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