Apply now for the Digital and Administration Support Internship at Bayer and contribute to our vision of ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’! At Bayer, you’ll dive into digital community engagement and procurement workflows, supporting Africa’s commercial unit. If you have a diploma or bachelor’s in communications, business or related field, bring your social media savvy and proactive mindset, and we will provide the platform to launch your career.
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity, and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities, and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. But if you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
Digital and Administration Support Internship
Employment type: Fixed Term (12 Months)
Location: Nairobi, kenya
Division: Crop Science
Job Segment: Administrative Assistant, Procurement, Social Media, Digital Media, Advertising, Administrative, Operations, Marketing, Publishing
The main purpose of this role entails providing digital and administrative support by processing procurement workflows, managing authentication activities, and engaging digital communities on Bayer Seminis platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Website).
The intern will be instrumental in supporting the long-term growth of vegetable seeds products in Kenya, contributing to the SH squad, and being a key member of the Africa Commercial Unit.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Procurement Workflow Processing
- Purchase Order entry/processing.
- Goods Received Voucher Processing.
- Vendor Payments follow-up.
- Monthly Expense/Payments Reports.
- New vendor process onboarding.
Authentication Administration:
- On-demand authentication codes activation.
- Communication/Reconciliation with vendors on discrepancies.
- Monthly Redemption Reports.
Digital Community Management:
- Respond to comments and queries on Bayer Seminis digital platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Website).
Key Working Relations
- Finance & Procurement
- Authentication Vendors
- Africa SS & CFS squads
- Product Supply / Packing
- Customers/ Leads (Farmers/ Distributors /Dealers/Plant Raisers)
- External stakeholder community (market influencers and opinion leaders, general public)
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- Diploma Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other digital productivity tools.
- Basic understanding of procurement software and vendor payment tracking systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Website) to support digital community management.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
- Eagerness to learn, a proactive mindset, and the capacity to multitask efficiently.
