Interns at Plan International

Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's development organizations in the world. We work in 72 countries around the world, to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan's vision is a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity. Our aim is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children. Plan Internationals an Independent International Non-Governmental Organiation with no religious or political affiliations.

Plan International Nigeria focuses on health, education, governance, and participation, economic security and protection for children. Plan Nigeria works with communities, civil society partners, government at all levels and the private sector in advancing and protecting the rights of children.

As part of the process of expanding and strengthening our operations in Nigeria, Plan International Nigeria, seeks to recruit the position of:

Job Title: Intern

Location: Nigeria
Report to: Different Programme and Operational Units
Duration: One (1) year

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 Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Application Closing Date
21st September, 2015

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a full CV and a comprehensive cover letter setting out your reason for applying for the post and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that feel you can bring to the role to: [email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.