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Summary of Position

• This successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to test academic knowledge in real-life conflict scenarios, under the guidance of a highly professional team. The intern will further advance his/her knowledge in the program area and build interest in the field. He/she will also gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge required for success in a global workplace. The intern will also develop decision-making and critical thinking skills, and increase confidence and self-esteem.
• S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Finance Assistant & Senior Finance & Accounts Coordinator and in close coordination with the Finance Manager, Sub Grants Coordinator, Finance Coordinators, Project Coordinators, and Officers.

Duration of Internship

• The internship shall be for 6 months at first instance.

Location of Assignment

• The location for the position is Abuja, FCT & Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Ensure all transactions comply with SEARCH accounting policy, Donor restriction and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensure all documents are filed appropriately.
• Ensure timely scanning of vouchers and uploading on Google Drive
• Assist in processing payments to suppliers, contractors, and program staff based on approved documents and in line with authority delineation.
• Ensure scrutiny of the entire bill for accuracy and receipt of goods before processing for payment.
• Be responsible for documentation, and preparation of cash disbursement vouchers for all cash transactions related to the station office.
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial and other job-related information.
• Ensure proper documentation, Stamping, Labeling, photocopies, and filing of all financial documents.
• Prepare and process day-to-day financial transactions and implement internal control procedures in keeping with the policies and procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance of financial statements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports for implemented projects
• Support in reconciling bank accounts.
• Collect credit tax receipts from FIRS.
• Assist in project and country office logistics i.e. travel arrangements.
• Assist in preparing supporting information for project audits.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, economics, accounting, or any other relevant degree.
• Knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets is essential.
• Previous experience is an advantage but not required.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills;
• Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion is required.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
• Flexibility in terms of office hours.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
• You are expected to be competent in:
• Accountability: Being accountable and passing on accountability for one's actions and those of colleagues and the organization.
• Attention to detail: The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently
• Quality of work Work is performed accurately, neatly, and on time. Work is consistent, and complete, and requires minimal checking and correction.
• Initiative: The ability to recognize and create opportunities and to act accordingly. Rather starting something than waiting passively for it to happen.
• Learning Ability: The ability to absorb new information readily and to put it into practice effectively
• Organization of Work: Manages his/her time effectively and takes initiative, finding innovative ways to get the job done. Demonstrates self-reliance and resourcefulness

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• A Communications Intern to provide programmatic support, content design, social media updates, and coordinate communication and media-related project(s) activities.
• The Communications Intern will work under the supervision of the Communications Coordinator based in Abuja, with a dotted line to the Head of PDQR (Program, Development, Quality and Reporting) based in Abuja.
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• Develop and create engaging written and visual content for various communication channels.
• Design and produce graphics, infographics, and videos to support online and offline campaigns.
• Generate innovative ideas to enhance the organization's digital presence.
• Update social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Support monitoring of social media trends and engagement with followers to foster a sense of community.
• Support the scheduling of regular posts to maintain a consistent online presence.
• Capture high-quality photographs and videos during events and activities.
• Edit and enhance multimedia content for digital platforms.
• Support the development of compelling visual materials that are aligned with Search’s messaging.
• Support the transformation of data into informative and visually appealing graphs, charts, and maps.
• Create data visualizations that help communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Use tools like Adobe Design Suite, Canva, and video editing software to craft impactful visuals.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in digital media and design.
• Experiment with new software, tools, and techniques to continuously improve design and communication skills.
• Share creative and innovative ideas to enhance the organization's outreach.
• Meet multiple project deadlines by working efficiently and staying organized.
• Collaborate with various teams and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility in managing and prioritizing tasks.

Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree, with relevant practical experience
• Adobe design suite, Canva and other graphics design software.
• Good photography/videography skills
• Familiarity with social media management (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Hausa.

Requirements

• Thinks ”outside the box” with the ability to share creative and new ideas while being open to feedback on suggestions.
• Tenacity to work through multiple iterations of each project.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals.
• Flexibility and the ability to work under tight, often multiple project deadlines.
• Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant base software and other applications (MS Office, Google docs, Cloud storage)
• Strong skills in layout, typography, data visualization and infographic creation demonstrated through a portfolio.
• Excellent knowledge and experience using design tools– Adobe design suite, Canva, video editing, graphical file formats and compression standards.
• Strong track record of developing data visualization by bringing data to life through graphs, charts and maps, helping effectively communicate with key audiences.
• A thorough understanding of social media platforms and their visual language.
• Ardent learning and experimentation with new software, tools and techniques