Logistics Intern at Tax Justice Network - Africa (TJN-A)

The Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) is a Pan-African organisation and a member of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice. Launched in January 2007 during the World Social Forum (WSF) held in Nairobi, TJNA promotes socially- just, accountable and progressive taxation systems in Africa. It advocates for tax policies with pro-poor outcomes and tax systems that c...

 

Logistics Intern

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldInternships / Volunteering  , Logistics 

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Logistics Intern to join our team. The intern will assist in various logistical operations and administrative tasks, gaining hands-on experience in the field of supply chain management, office operations, and day-to-day administrative support. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and a passion for learning about logistics and some administrative processes.

Key Responsibilities
 Logistics Support:

  • Assist in coordinating the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods.
  • Monitor delivery schedules and ensure timely updates for the vendors' contracts and payment.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to ensure smooth operations.
  • Support Logistics team with general duties of planning, scheduling, and purchasing inventory
  • Participate with vendor management team in negotiations process to learn how to approach and resolve freight cost and rate issues where lanes show differences to benchmark data
  • Work with vendor management team assisting in analysis to provide leverage with category management to influence vendor rate decisions
  • Support in Payment processing by putting together necessary paperwork and raising the Purchase requisition and purchase Orders through enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

Administrative Support:

  • Provide administrative support to the logistics team by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and organizing reports.
  • Assist in the preparation and filing of documents, contracts, and other records.
  • Help with data entry and maintenance of databases related to inventory and logistics processes.
  • Handle office correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and inquiries.

Operational Coordination:

  • Support the team in monitoring the daily operations and assist in resolving any operational issues.
  • Assist in creating reports and presentations related to logistics and admin functions.
  • Help maintain office supplies and coordinate procurement needs.

Process Improvement:

  • Identify areas for improvement in logistics and administrative workflows and suggest improvements where appropriate.
  • Participate in team meetings and offer input to enhance operational efficiency.

Key Accountability Areas

  • Logistics Support:
  • Administrative Support
  • Operational Coordination
  • Process Improvement

Requirements:

  • Recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Logistics, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational, time-management and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize tasks
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, ERP, NAV, ORACLE SQL Or SAP).
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • A proactive and eager-to-learn attitude.
  • Integrity and commitment to ethical standards.
  • Prior experience in administrative, IT, or logisticstasks (internships or volunteer work) is an added advantage.

Benefits:

  • Hands-on learning experience in logistics and administrative functions.
  • Opportunity to work closely with industry professionals and gain insight into supply chain operations.
  • Flexible work hours and the possibility of remote work.
  • Mentorship and career development opportunities.

Method of Application

The closing date for applications is 7th March 2025. Due to the anticipated number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Interested and qualified? Go to Tax Justice Network - Africa (TJN-A) on airtable.com to apply

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