JOB DESCRIPTION
Admin Intern-Mogadishu Office – Open to Somali Nationals Only
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Role Dimensions:
Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $100million annual budget turnover, more than 70 active awards at any time and over 650 staff.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Administration intern is an entry level position who will assist with the day-to-day admin support to Mogadishu admin team in accordance with Save the Children’s corporate policies.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Admin/HR Officer
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Dimensions:
Save the Children works in southern states of Somalia with a current staff complement of approximately 650 staff and current expenditure of approximately GBP 40 million each year
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essentials
- College/University Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, social Science, or secretarial and office management
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Desirable skills:
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask.
- Strong communication skills
- Good computer and writing skills.
Good English Language Command
Physical demanding
While performing the internship duties, the intern is required to concentrate more on physical admin supervision activities for long hours.
Please apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at
Application will be closed on 19th October 2023
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
