Program Assistant Intern -Market Systems Development Program

Position Summary

The Program Assistant Intern will provide operational and administrative support to the Market Systems Development (MSD) program. The role focuses on supporting workshop logistics, documentation and reporting, and follow-up of key action points, while offering practical learning and professional growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Workshop and Event Logistics Support:

• Support the planning and coordination of workshops, trainings, and meetings by assisting with venue arrangements, participant communication, preparation of materials, and on-site logistical organization to ensure smooth implementation of activities.

Documentation and Reporting Support:

• Assist in preparing activity reports, meeting minutes, and presentations by compiling data, organizing information, and maintaining well-structured digital and physical program records.

Task Follow-up and Coordination:

• Track action points from meetings and follow up with team members and partners to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks, supporting effective internal coordination.

Communication and Visibility Support:

• Contribute to the preparation of communication materials and provide basic graphic design or content organization support where needed.

 

Location: Addis Ababa with travel to project field locations as required.

Duration: Short-term consultancy for 1 year with possibility of extension

Salary and benefit package: As per the scale of the Organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Marketing Information Systems, Management, Computer Science, or related field
• 0–3 years of relevant experience (including internship experience)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English and at least one other local language
• Strong interest in Market Systems Development and economic development programs
• Basic graphic design skills and familiarity with digital tools are an added advantage