Business Development and Innovation 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: Business Development and Innovation Intern

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The post holder will provide valuable support to the Business Development and Innovation Directorate by assisting primarily in Institutional Partners & Development fundraising and other fundraising efforts of the BD&I Directorate, by participating in fundraising events, campaigns, and community outreach initiatives to help raise awareness and funds for the organization's projects and programs.
• 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

• First Degree in Social Sciences or Arts/Humanities, Accounting, Banking & Finance or other relevant courses is essential.
• Relevant professional certification is desirable.
• Relevant NYSC experience in the related fields is essential is essential.
• Minimum of 1-year experience preferably in the INGO/NGO sector is essential.
• Experience in supporting training/meetings is desirable.

Skill / Abilities:

• Strong commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
• Comfortable approaching and engaging with people in public settings.
• Strategic thinker with analytical problem-solving abilities
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Office Word, Excel etc.).
• Negotiation and Multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent (proven) interpersonal skills

Benefits
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2025.