Job Title: Procurement & Finance Intern
Location: Nigeria
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Internship
Minimum Experience: Entry-level
About eHealth Africa:
eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.
Position Summary:
- The Procurement and Finance Intern will support the procurement and finance teams in ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods and services and maintaining financial accuracy and transparency.
- The role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual eager to gain hands-on experience in procurement and finance processes within an NGO environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Support
Vendor Management:
- Assist in sourcing and pre-qualifying vendors for goods and services in the assigned state.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of prequalified vendors, including contact information, pricing, and service agreements.
Purchase Requests & Orders:
- Support purchase requests, ensuring compliance with the organization’s processes and policies. .
- Track purchase requests, ensuring timely delivery of requested items by vendors..
Logistics & Delivery:
- Ensure items delivered by vendors are in accordance to purchase order – specification and in the right conditions.
Record-Keeping:
- Maintain proper records of all contracts, delivery notes and invoices (receipts). Ensure accurate documentation of procurement activities for audits and reporting.
Finance Support:
Invoice Management:
- Review vendor invoices for accuracy, matching them with purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Assist in communicating with the finance team for processing payments in line with the organization’s financial procedures.
Expense Tracking:
- Record and track project-related expenses to ensure alignment with budget allocations.
- Support the preparation of monthly expense reports for donors and internal stakeholders.
Audit Preparation:
- Assist in preparing financial documentation for audits, ensuring proper filing and compliance.
- Identify and address discrepancies in financial records.
Budget Support:
- Collaborate with the finance team to monitor project budgets and flag potential overruns.
- Assist in developing procurement budgets for upcoming activities and projects.
General Duties:
- Support cross-functional collaboration between procurement and finance teams.
- Participate in training sessions to enhance knowledge of procurement and finance best practices.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors to support department goals.
Qualifications and Skills:
Education:
- Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- NYSC completion or exemption certificate
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite
- Familiarity with procurement software, accounting tools, or ERP systems is an advantage.
Competencies:
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Strong ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.
Experience:
- Previous internship or volunteering experience in Procurement, Finance, or Project Management is a plus.
Benefits of the Role
- Hands-on experience in procurement and financial operations in an NGO.
- Exposure to project-based procurement and financial management processes.
- Opportunity to develop skills in compliance, reporting, and donor management.
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the nonprofit sector.
How to Apply:
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