Finance & Operations Intern
Location:
Based in Amman, Jordan, with business travel on a need basis
Reporting Manager:
Finance and Operations Associate
Start date:
ASAP
Duration:
One year
Type:
Internship
Remuneration:
1,000 USD stipend per month to cover living expenses
Application Deadline:
19th February 2026
Work Permissions:
Must have legal permission to reside in Amman, Jordan.
Mandatory Languages:
English and Spanish, (Arabic and French are a plus).
In this role, you will support day-to-day operations, finance, and administrative activities across MAGENTA’s Corporate Services department. You’ll play a key part in enabling smooth internal operations and supporting teams across regions to deliver high-quality, impactful programmes.
MAGENTA is a leading Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) agency that specialises in understanding human decision-making processes in order to design solutions for relevant and impactful solutions to some of the most challenging problems of our time. We implement programmes across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America and The Caribbean using the latest in behavioural science principles and a rigorous approach to research, strategy, campaign design and implementation.
We help social-impact focused organisations across the world, including UN agencies, INGOs, governments and the private sector. Whether we are aiming to shift parenting practices to improve children’s outcomes or to understand how social norms underpin corruption, we always go the extra mile to ensure we can create positive impact for some of the most underserved populations in the world. Our culture is driven by curiosity, transparency, authenticity and innovation. We are people driven by a keen desire to deliver social impact and who thrive in fast-paced environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Corporate Services Intern will report to Finance and Operations Associate. Typical tasks include:
- Assisting with day-to-day finance, operations, and administrative tasks within the Corporate Services department
- Supporting people and culture activities, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, offboarding, and updating staff records
- Assisting with procurement-related tasks, including collecting quotes, preparing basic documentation, and updating vendor and contract trackers
- Supporting travel and logistics arrangements, including bookings, visas, and preparation of travel information forms
- Helping maintain accurate records of company assets, vendors, contracts, and internal trackers
- Providing administrative support to proposal development processes, including gathering required documents and forms.
- Providing ad-hoc administrative and operational support.
REQUIREMENTS
- Recently graduated from a top tier university;
- Keen interest in operations or finance;
- Ability to work effectively, respectfully and successfully with governments, clients, partners and other stakeholders in complex settings;
- Must be able to work in at least two of MAGENTA’s working languages: English and Spanish PLUS either Arabic or French required;
- Technological and software fluency, include Office 365.
COMPETENCIES
The following are key competencies required for this position.
- Reliability
- Learning Agility
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Willingness to live, work and travel in developing/post-crisis settings;
- MAGENTA has a flexible working policy which promotes periods of remote working in the year
How to apply
INSTRUCTIONS
Apply before 19th February 2026. Applicants should submit a two-page CV and letter of motivation here. The letter of motivation should describe why you want to join the MAGENTA team, with a specific example of how your experience and skills can enhance MAGENTA’s work.
Please also indicate in your letter of motivation which languages you speak.
MAGENTA is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. If you have a disability and require adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know—we’ll do our best to support you.