Administrative Support Intern at WaterAid Tanzania

Administrative Support Intern at WaterAid Tanzania July 2025

Description
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT INTERN
Contract type: 6 months Fixed‑term, 40 hours per week
Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania with possibility of travel to field offices
Salary: Daily Stipend
Job Type: Full-time
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every
day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and
good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere.
Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create
a fairer future.
 
About WaterAid
We’re a global
federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has
clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of
Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and
Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to
make change happen.
 
About the team
At
WaterAid Tanzania, our team is dedicated to advancing access to clean
water, decent sanitation, and good hygiene for all. We work
collaboratively across programs, partnerships, and communities to drive
lasting change and support the national agenda for sustainable
development. Every role on our team plays a vital part in creating a
healthier, more inclusive future helping transform lives through the
power of clean water.
 
About the role
As our
Administrative Support Intern, you will support WaterAid Tanzania’s
front office and administrative functions, including procurement
administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include managing visitors,
coordinating travel and meetings, and handling routine office duties,
helping to maintain an efficient and professional work environment and
work closely with WaterAid Tanzania staff to drive sustainable change.
 
In this role, you will: 

• Maintain a professional front desk by welcoming guests and handling all inquiries via phone, email, or in-person.
• Route incoming mail and calls to appropriate staff promptly.
• Monitor and manage office consumables and supplies inventory.
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Manage meeting room setups and supervise office cleanliness.
• Assist in planning and facilitating travel, bookings, and logistical arrangements.
• Provide logistical support for meetings, workshops, and events
• Support travel planning, bookings, and itineraries for staff or guests
• Help organize procurement-related documentation and assist in bid collection
• Assist in collecting and comparing supplier quotes
• Help prepare purchase requests and documentation
• Track orders and follow up with vendors for timely deliveries
• Support inventory management and stock record updates
• Assist with calendar management and meeting logistic for CD
• Support in follow-ups and tracking action points for CD

 
Requirements

• To be successful, you will need: Diploma/degree in Business Administration, Management, Secretarial Studies, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of procurement and logistics coordination
• Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Job Type: Full-time
• Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment

 
View the full job description here
Closing date: Applications will close at 12:00 PM UK time on 01st August 2025. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

How to apply:
Click Apply to upload your CV only and Cover Letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At
WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage
of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent
process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to
succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives
in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening
To
apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility
to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be
carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment
policy.

Benefits
As a global organisation, WaterAid is
committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be
yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and
meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s
context and policies. These will be shared during the process

Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We
will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has
clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of
purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility
for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse
backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work.
We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to
contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities
We
welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs,
traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited
to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion,
political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth,
disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status,
sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of
residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding
We
are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have
a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across
our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour,
discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation.
Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff,
volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we
take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment
are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks
(which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records
checks).
 
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Go to our Homepage To Get Relevant Information. Join us and be part of the change !
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.