Partners Worldwide
Partners Worldwide (PW) is a global network of businesspeople working together to end poverty through entrepreneurship and job creation. We believe that all people are image-bearers of God and have the right to live an abundant life. Through locally-rooted, globally-connected partnerships we work to grow and sustain redemptive businesses and flourishing economic ecosystems for maximum impact. Every team member plays a significant role in making this vision a reality.
As an employee of Partners Worldwide, you will be part of a global team that values the unique contributions and service of each person as a true partner. You will join us in celebrating each entrepreneur who is able to fully live out their calling to business, provide for their family, create life-giving employment opportunities, and invest in the community around them.
The PW goal for 2030 is for our partners in 30+ countries, to serve over one million businesses who are creating and sustaining 3 million jobs in communities of high poverty and unemployment.
The Role
Partners Worldwide seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Project Implementation Intern to support the African Team Leader (ATL). This internship position will focus on operations and administrative support to improve processes and systems to enhance the PW value proposition as it relates to our work and collaboration with 34 Local Community Institutions in 13 African countries.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities
Project Implementation:
- Provide excellent project implementation and reporting support.
- Assist in coordinating activities with the Africa staff team to ensure project success.
- Contribute to the management of project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Reporting:
- Create dashboards for visible and accessible tracking of key goals, metrics and results.
- Prepare comprehensive reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting project achievements and impact.
- Develop visually compelling presentations and documents for meetings, conferences, and presentations.
Administrative Support:
- Reorganize and create an efficient digital filing system.
- Manage the Africa Regional Team monthly meetings.
- Support travel logistics and remote and physical team meetings.
- Track the progress of and provide updates on emerging opportunities for the PW network from the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
- Other tasks may be assigned from time to time.
Your Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in business, Project management, Computer Science or other closely related fields
- Outstanding Organizational Skills
- Excellent oral and written Communication
- Fabulous Computer and IT skills
- Ability to work independently to meet tight deadlines
- Project Implementation certification or degree
- Strong interest in international development, poverty alleviation, and economic empowerment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Your Character
- Mature Christian faith that is lived out in your life, work, and interactions.
- Commitment to the Partners Worldwide Mission and Vision.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Additional information
- Competitive compensation and valuable hands-on experience and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in faith-based poverty alleviation and economic development.
- Partners Worldwide is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
- Location: Domiciled in Nigeria- working 80% remotely
- Job Type: Part-Time Internship (4 days a week)
- Reports to: The Team Leader, Africa Region
- Status: Local hire, Part Time Position
- This position requires some domestic and occasionally regional travel.
- Applications deadline: November 10, 2023
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume via the hiring portal, a cover letter explaining their qualifications and interest in the internship, and any relevant work samples (e.g., slide presentations)
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