BAYE FoodMart are hiring an Intern Trainee in Nairobi.
BAYE FoodMart is an innovative multi-vendor digital platform that connects youth- and women-led agribusinesses to high-value markets through e-commerce, logistics, and digitized business support services. As a flagship initiative of BAYE Africa, it focuses on inclusive, technology-driven solutions that transform food systems and empower MSMEs across Kenya. The platform offers both digital and physical food distribution, sourcing fresh, high-quality agricultural products from young farmers and SMEs and delivering them to consumers, institutions, and retailers. BAYE FoodMart promotes sustainable agriculture, reduces food waste, and strengthens youth agripreneurship while advancing its vision of a youth-powered digital food marketplace. Headquartered in Kenya with scalable regional operations, the initiative is positioned for growth and impact in the agrifood sector.
The Internship Trainee will support day-to-day operations at BAYE FoodMart, helping to coordinate activities across e-commerce, logistics, and agrifood distribution functions. This full-time, on-site role, based in Nairobi County, Kenya, involves assisting with data entry, order tracking, customer support, and updating product listings on digital platforms. The trainee will help liaise with youth agripreneurs and SME partners, support quality checks on incoming products, and assist in organizing deliveries to consumers, institutions, and retailers. Additional tasks may include preparing basic reports, supporting marketing campaigns, gathering feedback from users, and contributing to process improvements. The role is designed to provide practical exposure to digital marketplace operations, agribusiness value chains, and youth-focused food systems innovation.
Qualifications
- Basic knowledge or strong interest in agribusiness, food systems, or supply chain operations, especially within the Kenyan context.
- Comfort with digital tools and platforms, including online marketplaces, spreadsheets, and communication tools (e.g., email, messaging apps).
- Strong organizational and time management abilities, with attention to detail for tasks such as data entry, order tracking, and documentation.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with customers, youth agripreneurs, and internal teams in a clear and respectful manner.
- Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Demonstrated interest in youth empowerment, sustainable agriculture, or social impact initiatives is an added advantage.
- Ongoing studies or recent completion of a diploma or degree in business, agribusiness, supply chain, ICT, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
- Willingness to be on-site in Nairobi County, Kenya, and to adapt to flexible operational needs.
