Partnership Intern at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

About the Job

• We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
• If you are such a person, NRC Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Partnership Intern to join our Country Office in Abuja. 
• The intern will support the Partnerships unit in day-to-day coordination and management of NRC’s partnerships and relationships with local implementing partners. 
• This role provides an opportunity to learn about partnership management, donor compliance, and humanitarian programming within NRC.

Key Responsibilities

Partner Liaison and Coordination:

• Support communication between NRC and implementing partners
• Assist in organizing partner meetings, selection processes, and workshops
• Take meeting notes and support follow-up on action points
• Help maintain positive working relationships with partners. 

Documentation and Filing:

• Assist in maintaining proper filing and archiving of partnership documents
• Support updating partnership trackers, templates, and databases
• Ensure documents (agreements, reports, assessments) are well organized and accessible
• Help collect required documents from partners. 

Compliance and Reporting Support:

• Assist in tracking partner reporting deadlines and submissions
• Support basic review of partner reports for completeness
• Help ensure partners submit required documents on time
• Assist with compiling simple summaries or internal reports. 

Programme and Coordination Support:

• Support coordination with Programme and Finance teams on partner activities
• Assist in tracking implementation progress and partner activities
• Help ensure smooth administrative support for sub-grant processes. 

Capacity Building Support:

• Assist in organizing partner trainings and workshops
• Support preparation and printing of training materials
• Help with logistics arrangements (venue, transport, materials)
• Provide basic support during online or in-person trainings
• Assist in documenting training outputs and feedback. 

Partnership Processes Support:

• Assist with partner selection processes (e.g., drafting documents, organizing meetings)
• Support basic partner assessments and data collection
• Help in reviewing partner budgets for completeness (administrative check only)
• Assist in maintaining and improving partnership tools and templates. 

Other Duties:

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Partnerships Manager/Officer

Qualifications

• Relevant University Degree or Higher Education, preferably in International Relations, Development Studies,Social Sciences, or Project Management 
• 0–2 years of relevant experience within the field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Interest in working in the NGO sector and contributing to humanitarian causes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Planning and delivering results
• Communicating with impact and respect.
• High level of accuracy and efficiency in reporting.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a workplace that values dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. 
• Learning on the job: Gain practical experience in partnership management and humanitarian programming
• Professional development: Build coordination, communication, and organizational skills
• Exposure: Learn about donor compliance, reporting processes, and sub-grant management 

Additional Information:

• Duration: 6 months (July 2026 – December 2026), with possibility of renewal 
• Grade Level: NRC Grade 2 
• Reporting Line: Partnership Coordinator.

Note

• This position is open to Nigerian nationals only.
• We encourage qualified candidates to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the closing date.