Administrative Assistant Intern

The Administrative Assistant intern will be responsible for:

• Distribute received invoices and follow up on payment-related queries.
• Provide stationery and office supplies to the team as needed.
• Support the organization of workshops conferences and related program events.
• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to team members and departments.
• Assist in Payment Processing and Financial Documentation
• Support the processing of payments filing of financial reports and handling related correspondence.
• Distribute and maintain copies of grant-related documents.
• Strengthening communication and coordination between support functions (HR IT Finance) and project team.
• Provide both general and specific administrative support to the project team.
• Work closely with the logistics officer to coordinate travel arrangements for project activities.
• Liaise with the logistics officer to secure transportation for project teams as needed.

• Answers questions with regards to one or multiple operational services within set guidelines and procedures. Ensures issues are escalated in a timely manner through the right channel when necessary to ensure full operational support.

Qualifications :

• Education experience and key skills:

• Bachelors degree in business administration Management Accounting Public Administration or related field.
• Recent graduate or student with no more than two years of professional experience.
• Prior internship or volunteer experience in administrative finance or logistics support roles is an advantage.
• Familiarity with office operations filing systems and document handling.
• Basic knowledge of procurement inventory management or HR support functions is desirable.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook) and basic data entry or record-keeping tools.
• Organized detail-oriented and eager to learn.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Team player with a positive attitude and service-oriented mindset Bottom of Form

Additional Information :

Additional Information

Contract Type: Internship

Expected start date: January 1 2026.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Contract Duration: For one year with the possibility of extension.

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 24th of November 2025. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal and global network of experts.

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation sexual abuse or sexual harassment) the Statement of Conduct. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. 

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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