Communications Intern at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Intern

Location: Abuja

Summary

• The Communication Intern will be responsible for enhancing the ActionAid Nigeria’s online presence, utilising social media platforms to amplify the organisation's impact, showcase AAN’s contributions to social justice, policy engagement, advocacy and humanitarian work, and engage with diverse stakeholders. 
• role requires exercising thorough discretion and upholding the principles of confidentiality, particularly in sensitive situations.
• The Intern position is an opportunity offered by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) for young graduates to earn a post NYSC experience. 
• It is therefore both a learning and value-adding relationship between interns and AAN. 
• The intern is expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering, self-development, while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria.

Person Specifications
Education / Qualifications:

• First Degree in Mass Communication or any related field is essential.

Experience:

• Relevant NYSC experience in related field is essential.
• Knowledge of Content production; video, graphics design and proficiency in mobile photography and videography is essential.
• Proficient in using major social media platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn is essential.
• Content production/ Photography skills is desirable.

Skill / Abilities:

• Comfortable using social media management tools, mobile graphic design software and mobile editing tools for content creation.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity is highly essential.
• Basic understanding of analytics tools to track social media performance.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Reliable and responsible with a strong sense of accountability.
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

Application Closing Date
26th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application form in a MSWord attachment to: Jobopenings.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the job title and location "Communications Intern – Abuja" as the subject of the mail.

Click here to download the Application Form (MS Word)

Note

• Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. 
• Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
• ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. 
• Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
• While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
• ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our
• Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching
• SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.