Interns Job in Plan International

Report To: Different Programme and Operational Units

Duration: One year

Remuneration

• This is trainee job; Plan international doesn’t pay salary to interns, it however provides allowances to cover transport and related costs. Plan International Nigeria will also be responsible for all work related cost.

Purpose

• To contribute to developing a strong effective human resource capacity in Nigeria’s development sector by exposing young, brilliant, dynamic, and passionate Nigerians to learn about development work through hands on exposure to the works of international development agencies like Plan International. Our internship programme is therefore aimed at providing professional skills and experience for young graduate with interest in developing a career in development work.
• Plan International Nigeria’s internship programme is therefore for individuals interested in careers in international development work. We give young graduate a chance to do real-world research, learn the workings of humanitarian and development agencies and gain exposure to different dimensions of nonprofit management issues.

Key Responsibility

• Support the programme and operational units of the organisation. The full range of work areas may include research, documentation, administration, programme development, financial management, community engagement, staff security among others. You are expected to work in a team under the supervision of senior staff.

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, And Competencies Required

• A first degree in social sciences, natural science, humanities, and law. Or any other degree that is considered relevant to development sector.
• NOT MORE THAN THREE YEARS post first degree
• Passion for development and humanitarian work and experience in volunteering. student activism, NGO or community development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity, innovation and ability to work under pressure,
• Good writing, editing and reviewing skills – fluent in the English
• Good numeric and financial management skills
• Strong negotiation, facilitating and influencing skills
• Ability to work in multicultural, racial and religious team
• Good ICT skills – use of basic applications and social media savvy.

Method of Application

Please submit a full CV and a comprehensive cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the post and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring to the role to:plannigeriajobs@gmail.com.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 21/09/2015