Interns, Finance & Operations, REACH Malaria

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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world's most pressing heath challenges.

The Organization for Innovation in Public Health (OIPH, PATH's local affiliate in Nigeria) seeks a Finance and Operations Intern for the Nigeria project team for the USG-funded Reaching every at-risk community and household with malaria services (PMI REACH Malaria) global contract.

PMI REACH Malaria aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) as applicable, health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions.

Job Purpose

The Intern Finance & Operations will support the finance and administrative teams in ensuring efficient financial management, compliance, and smooth day-to-day operational activities. The role provides hands-on experience in donor-funded project environments, including exposure to accounting processes, procurement, logistics, and administrative systems.

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Finance & Operations Officers, the Intern will:

Finance Support

• Assist in the preparation and processing of payment vouchers, invoices, and expense reports.

• Help maintain accurate financial records and filing systems (both electronic and hard copy).

• Assist in bank reconciliation and cashbook updates under supervision.

• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports and documentation.

• Ensure all financial transactions comply with organizational and donor policies.

• Perform other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Operations & Administration Support

• Assist in coordinating procurement processes, including vendor quotations and documentation.

• Support inventory and asset management, including updating asset registers.

• Help coordinate logistics for meetings, trainings, and field activities.

• Provide administrative support for travel arrangements (flight bookings, hotel reservations, travel advances).

• Maintain proper documentation for contracts, procurement files, and vendor records.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all supporting documents are properly filed and audit ready.

• Assist in reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

• Support internal control processes and risk management procedures.

General Support

• Provide support during audits (internal/external) by organizing documents.

• Assist other departments when required to ensure smooth project implementation.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a -related field required.

• 1 year or less of experience in operations and finance related functions required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft office Packages-Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.