Application Guide
How to Apply for ERP Coordinator Intern
at Relief Applications
🏢 About Relief Applications
Relief Applications is a Geneva-based organization that builds and implements IT solutions for humanitarian and non-profit operations, making digital tools work in challenging field contexts. Working here means contributing directly to how relief organizations manage projects, data, and resources—your coordination skills will help streamline systems that support real-world humanitarian impact.
About This Role
As the ERP Coordinator Intern, you'll be the bridge between Relief Applications staff and external Odoo service providers, ensuring the IRMA/Odoo implementation stays on track. You'll test new functionalities, document issues, organize meetings, and help adapt the ERP to how the organization actually works—giving you hands-on experience in non-profit IT project management.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve checking in with the Head of Support Services, reviewing project timelines, and preparing an agenda for a meeting with an external Odoo provider. You could spend time testing a new Odoo feature, documenting bugs, and following up with the Operations team on their IT needs, all while ensuring clear communication across departments. You'll end the day updating action items and planning tomorrow's priorities in a flexible hybrid setup.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Relief Applications Is Looking For
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, with a strong interest in ERP systems and non-profit operations.
- Familiar with Odoo or similar ERP platforms (even through coursework or self-learning), and comfortable testing software, documenting bugs, and communicating technical issues to non-technical colleagues.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills in English (French is a plus for the Geneva context), able to coordinate meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action items across departments.
- Proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently in a hybrid/remote setup while supporting multiple stakeholders including Operations, Quality Assurance, and external providers.
📝 Tips for Applying to Relief Applications
Highlight any hands-on experience with Odoo or other ERP systems—even if it's from a class project, volunteer work, or self-study—and explicitly mention modules you've explored (e.g., CRM, Inventory, Project).
Emphasize your coordination and communication skills by describing a time you facilitated between technical and non-technical teams, or managed a project timeline with multiple stakeholders.
Show that you understand the non-profit/humanitarian context: mention why you're motivated to apply IT solutions in a relief organization, and reference Relief Applications' mission or similar organizations you admire.
Since the role is hybrid in Geneva, clarify your availability to work from the Geneva Secretariat and your ability to start on 1 October 2026 for the full 6 months.
Tailor your CV to include keywords from the job description like 'ERP implementation', 'Odoo', 'IT coordination', 'testing', 'documentation', and 'project meetings' to pass any initial screening.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
In your cover letter, focus on: (1) your specific interest in ERP implementation within the humanitarian sector and why Relief Applications' mission resonates with you; (2) any concrete experience with Odoo or similar systems, including testing and documentation; (3) your ability to coordinate between internal teams and external providers, with examples of organizing meetings or tracking deliverables; (4) your eagerness to learn how IT is managed in non-profits and contribute to making tools fit real operational needs.
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Visit Relief Applications' website and learn about their flagship products like IRMA and how they support humanitarian operations—this will help you speak knowledgeably about the context of the ERP implementation.
- → Research Odoo's key features and common implementation challenges, especially in non-profit settings, so you can discuss how you would support adaptation and testing.
- → Look up recent news or projects from Relief Applications (e.g., partnerships, field deployments) to understand their current priorities and mention them in your application.
- → Understand the structure of humanitarian organizations and the role of IT in relief operations—familiarize yourself with terms like 'field coordination', 'quality assurance', and 'support services' in this sector.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Avoid being vague about your Odoo or ERP experience—if you haven't used Odoo, don't pretend; instead, show willingness to learn quickly and mention similar systems you've picked up.
- Don't ignore the non-profit context: treating this as a generic IT internship without acknowledging the humanitarian mission will make you seem like a poor fit.
- Avoid focusing only on technical skills—this role heavily emphasizes coordination, communication, and follow-up, so neglecting soft skills examples could hurt your candidacy.
📅 Application Timeline
⏰ Deadline: September 30, 2026
We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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