Job Description

Administration Intern
Hargeisa, Somaliland
Overview
Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a pioneering, mission-driven organisation working to build
a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Founded and fully funded by Pharo Management, an
emerging markets hedge fund. The Foundation represents a new model of philanthropic capitalism:
a private endowment using its own capital to design, fund, and operate development programmes
with private-sector discipline and long-term commitment.
Over the next decade, the Foundation’s ambition is to deliver lasting impact across three
interdependent missions:
1. Empowering the next generation through affordable, high-quality education.
2. Solving water scarcity by building and operating sustainable water infrastructure.
3. Driving economic productivity by unlocking jobs, investment, and innovation through both
non-profit and for-profit ventures.
The Foundation operates in Ethiopia, Somaliland, Kenya, and Rwanda, employing more than 750
people. It combines a not-for-profit engine: Pharo Development, with a for-profit engine, Pharo
Ventures, which builds and operates sustainable businesses to create jobs and advance economic
self-reliance.
Opportunity:
We are looking for an Administration Intern who will support day-to-day administrative and
operational activities while gaining practical, hands-on experience in a professional office
environment. This internship is designed to provide learning and development opportunities in office
administration, logistics coordination, and organizational processes
Key Relationships
Position Title: Administration Intern
Department: Procurement and Logistics
Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland
Reports To: Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer
Duration: 6 Months
Key Responsibilities
• Support general office tasks such as filing, printing, scanning, and document organization
• Assist in maintaining both physical and digital filing systems
• Help monitor office supplies and notify the team of low stock levels
• Support scheduling of meetings and preparation of meeting materials
• Assist with travel arrangements, including tickets, accommodation, and documentation
• Provide administrative support to different teams as needed
• Assist with data entry in Excel and internal systems
• Help maintain accurate and organized administrative records
• Support preparation of basic reports and documents
• Carry out routine errands when required.
• Provide support at reception/front desk when needed.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and functional office environment
Learning & Development Opportunities
• Gain practical experience in administrative and office management functions
• Exposure to procurement, logistics, and internal workflows
• Develop skills in communication, coordination, and record-keeping
• Build understanding of organisational systems and workplace professionalism

Experiences and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field
• Must have graduated within the past two (2) years
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)
• Strong willingness to learn and develop professionally
Personal Attributes
• Eager to learn and grow
• Reliable and punctual
• Professional and respectful
• Adaptable and proactive

Skills Required

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