Undergraduate Intern Vacancies

DUE: 11 AUG 2026

Undergraduate Intern Vacancies
Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research is an internationally recognised
multidisciplinary public health research institute with the mission of helping children survive
and thrive through research. We work in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care
to conduct research and provide technical support and education to reduce the burden of
malnutrition and infectious diseases and give children a good start in life. Zvitambo is
registered as a non-profit company and operates from a head office in Harare and a field site
in Shurugwi.

Post 1: Undergraduate Intern – Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Applications are invited for the position of Logistics and Supply Chain Intern to join the
Logistics and Procurement Department at Zvitambo.

Duration and location
• This post is for 12 months.
• The post is based at the Zvitambo Head Office in Harare.

Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Logistics and Supply Chain Manager, the intern will support
the planning and flow of required resources into the organisation to support on-going research
studies.

Duties and responsibilities
• Receive and review purchase requisition forms from Departments
• Request for quotations from reputable suppliers
• Build on the current suppliers data base
 Payment processing and cash acquittals
 Assist with fleet management

Qualifications
• The candidate must be studying toward a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain
Management specialising in either Logistics or Procurement from a recognised institution.

Post 2: Undergraduate Intern – Finance

Duration and location
• This post is for 12 months.
• The post is based at the Zvitambo Head Office in Harare.

Job Description
The Finance Intern will support the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation by
assisting with financial administration and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of
financial transactions in support of ongoing research studies.

Duties and Responsibilities
 Receiving cash
 Processing payments (Cash, transfers)
 Keeping audit trails for all transactions
 Maintaining petty cash: Posting petty cash expenses in ledgers
 Updating cashbooks and reconciling them against bank statements.
 Maintaining fuel coupon books and issuing fuel coupons as required.
 Filling documents accurately
 Ensuring timely liquidation of cash advances.
 Any other duties assigned

Qualifications
 The candidate must be studying towards a Degree in Accounting/Finance or a Higher
National Diploma from a recognised institution

Post 3: Undergraduate Intern- Social Sciences

Duration and location
• This post is for 12 months.
• The post is based in Shurugwi at the Zvitambo Hub Office.

Job Description
The Research Intern will support the implementation of research activities by assisting with
data collection, fieldwork, workshops and document management. The intern will work closely
with research staff and community stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of research
studies while performing any other duties assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities
 Assist research staff in Data collection and field work
 Assist research staff during workshops and report writing
 Support and participate in focus group discussions, through minute taking and other logistics
 Assist with filing of study documents
 Support implementation of all studies in the field
 Works with community stakeholders to support research activities.
 Any other duties assigned

Qualifications
 The candidate must be studying towards a Social Sciences Degree at a recognised
institution.

TO APPLY
Please email your application to Apply Now with the subject heading specifying
position applied for

Please include a cover letter, CV that includes your relevant experience, and an attachment
letter from your institution as one document. The closing date for applications is 11 August
2026, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

By submitting your personal information, you consent to Zvitambo holding and using it in
accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. Zvitambo reserves the right to verify
documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.
Zvitambo is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force