Interns at TY Danjuma Foundation - 5 Required

The TY Danjuma Foundation - The Foundation works with community based organisations and non-governmental organisations in Taraba and Edo states as well as all other States in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory to improve health, enhance quality education and support income generation as a means towards the eradication of poverty. In addition to making grants the TY Danjuma Foundation provides technical support, convenes partners and brokers the formation of beneficial relationships among NGOs, CBOs etc. in its thematic areas.

The TY Danjuma Foundation is looking to appoint a number of dynamic skilled, knowledgeable, experienced, talented staff to fill vacancy. We are expecting to welcome hardworking development-oriented and compassionate individuals with high personal ethical
and moral standards to join its young, highly motivated and hardworking team. Familiarity and dexterity with computer packages, electronic tools and the virtual environment are basic requirements for all positions in addition to the specialised requirements of each position.
Job Title: Interns

Locations: Abuja, Taraba, Edo

Numbers Required: 5

Responsibilities

• An intern works with a variety of officers under supervisors and mentors while working on real projects
• Assist team in identifying process improvements
• Provide administrative and general logistic support to officers assigned to
• Provide programmatic support to thematic officers assigned to
• Assist supervisors in the preparation of payment requests and funds liquidation
• Providing support in monitoring media mentions, generating summaries from same
• Data entries for Monitoring and Evaluation exercises
• Note taking and compilation of meeting minutes as assigned
• Any other duty as may be assigned by Management.
  

Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrable acceptance of responsibility; shows pride in work performed
• Demonstrable flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules
• Maintains professional behaviour and appearance
• Exhibits dependability and willingness to learn
• Creative and Flexible.
• A graduate in any field of learning
• At least one year of professional experience (NYSC)
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Must display maturity and a high level of professionalism
• Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent follow up skills
• Working knowledge of computer software application
• Must be flexible and able to work overtime when required
• Must be organized and work well with constant priority changes
• Familiarity with social networking sites desired
• Interest in non-profit management and community development
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
  

Remuneration and Conditions Of Service
The Intern is expected to work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. The Foundation offers stipends

Application Closing Date
24th July, 2013.

Method Of Application
If you are interested and consider yourself suitable for any of these positions, please send an email to: [email protected] with:
A 2-page CV which speaks directly to the position of your interest
An application letter (not more than 2 pages) stating why you think you are suitable for the position and what value you hope to bring to the Foundation if given the opportunity.
The subject line of the email should state the position for which you are applying.