Intern support to inventory – Cotonou / Parakou, Benin
TechnoServe is recruiting interns to support its logistics team as part of a general capital inventory operation conducted at all its intervention sites in Benin. The position is based at Cotonou and Parakou, under the supervision of the Security and Logistics Specialist.
Presentation of TechnoServe
Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in harnessing the power of businesses and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty. The low-income communities we work in are full of enterprising people. Their small farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are astonishing: as incomes rise and families’ living conditions improve, they can access health care and education that was previously out of reach. Communities and even entire countries are doing better.
Background
In accordance with its asset management policy, the NGO TechnoServe launches a general inventory of capital assets on all its intervention sites. To this end, the organization wishes to recruit interns to support the logistics team in collecting data from the field.
Tasks and responsibilities
The trainee participates in pre-inventory briefings and training. It collects information on each asset: designation, references, serial or chassis number, user, location, status and any other relevant information. It labels all non-referenced assets in accordance with the information mentioned in the register, takes and records images of each asset, and then enters data on inventory sheets and digital tools made available.
It also reconciles the consolidated inventory file with the available asset register and reports any discrepancies. He/she shall display in the offices the list of equipment duly signed by each user and carry out any other tasks requested by the supervisor as part of the inventory operation.
Candidate profile
The candidate must hold a BAC +3 in logistics, IT, accounting or any other related field. Good knowledge of the computer tool as well as good oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.
In terms of knowledge, the position requires a sense of openness and learning, attention to detail and following instructions, team spirit and creativity, as well as integrity.
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