Project and Programme Management · Internship
Direct employerProject Manager Intern

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About this role
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Role overview
BURN Manufacturing, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is offering an internship for a Project Manager Intern. This role is ideal for recent graduates or students pursuing degrees in IT, computer science, business, or related fields who want to gain experience in IT operations and project management within a growing company.
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What you will do
- Support the onboarding and offboarding process by preparing devices, accounts, and checklists to ensure new employees are ready on their first day and departing employees have their access removed promptly.
- Maintain the IT asset register by accurately recording device issuance, returns, and retirements.
- Monitor the helpdesk queue, follow up on open support tickets, and alert the Project Manager about overdue or recurring issues.
- Assist with office and site visits to set up devices and resolve basic IT problems for users.
- Track project tasks, timelines, and actions, keeping project documentation and trackers current.
- Organise meetings, take minutes, and follow up on actions with team members and stakeholders.
- Collect vendor quotes, renewal dates, and spending data to help with IT operations budget monitoring.
- Prepare weekly reports summarising IT operations data including ticket volumes, onboarding status, and asset management accuracy.
Requirements
- Hold or be pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, business, or a related discipline.
- Have up to one year of experience in IT support, administration, or project coordination, including internships or attachments.
- Possess basic knowledge of IT concepts such as user accounts, devices, and networks.
- Show strong interest in project management and IT operations with eagerness to learn.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, particularly Excel or Google Sheets.
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Be able to work well in a team and proactively follow up on tasks.
- Have experience with ticketing or project management tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana (preferred).
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before the closing date, which the employer has not published.