Field Operations, Data Entry & Sales Assistant Intern

About the role

Urbans Africa builds a digital operating system for informal transit across West Africa, turning daily paratransit commutes into cashless, data-driven experiences. It is looking for a Field Operations, Data Entry & Sales Assistant Intern to work directly alongside the Founder at its primary station, Kwame Nkrumah Circle (Obra Spot Lorry Park). The role is 100% in-person, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a stipend of $100 per month. Candidates must live within 2 km to 3 km of the station.

Key responsibilities

• Data entry and records logging: collect and record daily terminal data such as onboarded trotro vehicles, active commuters, driver contacts and station volume logs into digital sheets and daily audit forms.
• Field sales and onboarding: pitch trotro drivers, mates and commuters on using Trotro Pay 6-digit codes and mobile money preloads, outfit vehicles with dashboard stickers and guide users through onboarding.
• Founder assistance: help set up and manage the daily canopy footprint, Wi-Fi hub setup, equipment checks and other field tasks at Obra Spot.
• Station support: help maintain good relations with station masters and handle quick queries from commuters and drivers on site.

Required profile

• Resides within 2 km to 3 km of Kwame Nkrumah Circle / Obra Spot to arrive on time every weekday.
• Bicycle ownership is a strong advantage for quick movement around the station.
• Tech-savvy, accurate with numerical data entry, mobile apps and spreadsheets.
• Persuasive speaker fluent in English and Twi and/or Ga.
• Punctual, resilient and comfortable working outdoors in a busy lorry park.
• High school diploma, diploma or undergraduate degree in Business, IT, Marketing, Communications or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

What we offer

• $100 per month paid stipend.
• Direct mentorship from the founder and hands-on experience in field operations and startup scaling.
• Top-performing interns are prioritised for full-time operational roles as the company grows.

To apply, send your CV and a brief introduction by email, stating your distance from the station and whether you own a bicycle, using the subject line "Field Intern - [Your Full Name] - [Neighborhood]".