Internship Opportunities at Synnefa

Key Responsibilities

BOQ/BOM Processing & Supplier Coordination;

• Support incoming BOQs/BQs, populate and maintain standard BOQ templates, manage master BOMs, and maintain supplier price registers, including landed-cost calculations. Prepare RFQs and supplier comparison tables for review and approval.

Procurement Follow-up & Vendor Management;

• Track supplier lead times, maintain vendor records, log quality feedback, flag procurement risks early, and assist with purchase order preparation.

CAD & Parts/BOM Development (Learning Role);

• Create simple subassembly models and part drawings using Fusion 360 or AutoCAD. Maintain CAD file structure, naming conventions, and revisions, and ensure alignment between CAD models and BOMs.

Fabrication Drawings, SOPs & QA Documentation;

• Under supervision, assist in developing basic fabrication drawings, assembly SOPs, QA checklists, and documentation for pilot builds and small subassemblies.

Field Support & Continuous Improvement;

• Participate in installations and pilot builds, capture site feedback, document issues or failure modes, and feed improvements back into CAD, BOMs, and SOPs.

Documentation & Cross-functional Communication;

• Maintain clear, accurate records, provide weekly progress updates, and participate in mentoring and review sessions with the hardware and technical development teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Production Engineering, or equivalent hands-on fabrication experience
• 0–2 years of experience (internships, early graduate roles, or workshop experience)
• Exposure to fabrication workshops, structural projects, agri-equipment, construction, or field operations is an advantage
• Basic CAD experience (Fusion360 or AutoCAD) or strong willingness to learn quickly
• Comfortable using Excel or Google Sheets for cost and BOM tracking
• Familiarity with basic fabrication concepts such as welding, steel profiles, and BOM structures
• Willingness to travel to field and workshop sites on short notice
• Valid driver’s license is an added advantage but not required
• Strong communication, organisation, and documentation skills

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Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the pilot M&E dashboard; collect field metrics and produce monthly pilot summaries for donor reporting.
• Draft donor updates, concept notes and sections of full proposals; prepare M&E annexes and simple budgets under the Grants and Partnership Lead's editorial guidance.
• Produce full donor reports (narrative + annexes + evidence packages) for the review and final sign-off.
• Support partner mapping, prepare partner briefs, draft MoU templates and manage partner communications for pilot activities.
• Government & advocacy: prepare short county policy/advocacy briefs, support county sensitisation and launch logistics (guest lists, branded materials/gifts for officials, budgets, media plan), and ensure event documentation (images, short write-ups) for donors.
• Coordinate with Finance for budget reconciliations, donor compliance documentation and reimbursements (including government participation where applicable).
• Attend partner and donor calls with Grants and Partnerships Lead; capture minutes, action logs and evidence for reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Recent graduate (< 1 year) in: Journalism, Food and Nutrition, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, Environmental Science or related fields.
• Demonstrable written English; basic data skills (Excel/Google Sheets); comfortable with fieldwork and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to meet deadlines and willingness to travel to county offices/events.
• Prior experience (desirable): basic experience with donor templates, M&E or working on advocacy/communications assignments (coursework, volunteer or internship).