Program Intern at Initiative for Agricultural Intervention and Developmental Integration

Position Summary:

• The Program Intern will support the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of field activities across different projects under the guidance of the Program Officer. This role offers valuable exposure to program design, implementation, reporting, and partnership engagement in the humanitarian and development sectors. The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized, and passionate individual eager to contribute to impactful community programs

Key Responsibilities:

Program Implementation Support:

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and tracking field activities.
• Support mobilization of project participants, community leaders, and stakeholders.
• Help facilitate training, awareness sessions, and community meetings.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Assist in data collection, entry, and analysis for reporting purposes.
• Support the development of field visit reports, success stories, and activity summaries.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and donor reporting processes.

Stakeholder and Community Engagement:

• Participate in coordination meetings with implementing partners, community-based organizations, and local authorities.
• Support coordination efforts across project sites, including logistics for program activities.

Gender and Social Inclusion:

• Ensure that project activities reflect gender-sensitive approaches and promote inclusion of marginalized groups (e.g., women, youth, persons with disabilities).
• Help identify barriers to participation and propose ways to enhance equitable access to project benefits.

Administrative and Knowledge Management:

• Maintain organized digital and physical records of project documents and tools.
• Support documentation of lessons learned, case studies, and best practices.

Requirements:

• Education: Recent serving NYSC  graduate in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Agriculture, Public Health, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, or related fields.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of project cycle management and development principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a multicultural and dynamic team.
• Commitment to gender equality, social inclusion, and community engagement.

Desirable:

• Prior volunteering or internship experience with an NGO.
• Knowledge of participatory community development practices.
• Willing to abide by IAIDI-Nigeria code of conduct

Learning Opportunities:

• Experience working on community-based development programs.
• Exposure to project management, gender mainstreaming, and social inclusion frameworks.
• Mentorship from senior program professionals and opportunity for field experience.