Resources Management Intern

About the role

IOM Botswana is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Resources Management Intern to support the Resources Management Unit (RMU). The internship gives recent graduates and final-year students practical experience in finance, procurement, human resources, logistics and administration while supporting IOM Botswana's programmes on migration management, border governance, migrant protection, labour migration, climate change and human mobility, humanitarian assistance and Migration Health. The intern works under the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Finance and Administrative Associate.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the RMU in finance, procurement, HR, logistics and general office administration
• Assist with invoice submission and manual reconciliation, and track project expenditures
• Support procurement activities, including quotations, supplier registration, purchasing and record keeping
• Coordinate workshops, meetings and events, and arrange travel, accommodation and transport
• Support HR activities such as recruitment support and records management
• File, archive and maintain finance, procurement, HR and administrative records
• Help with office operations, facilities management, asset and inventory control, vendor account reconciliations, VAT claims and compliance activities

Required profile

• BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or Financial Management, or administrative services with zero professional experience
• Age 20 to 36, enrolled in the final year of a first university degree or graduated in the last 12 months
• No prior professional experience required; previous internship, volunteer work or practical experience in finance, accounting, procurement, HR, administration or logistics is an advantage
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local languages is advantageous

Required skills

• Basic understanding of finance, accounting, procurement and office administration processes
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of ERP systems, financial management systems or procurement processes is desirable but not mandatory