Program Intern at Plan International

Role Purpose

• The internship programme in Plan International Nigeria provides on-the-job training in program management, research and data gathering skills, communication, people skills, and work ethics.
• It enhances experience through practical and guided hands-on exposure and involvement in Plan Nigeria’s development projects as well as providing exposure to the working environment of a multilateral organization and a better understanding of Plan Nigeria’s goals and activities.

Dimension of the Role

• Support the project management and technical work which includes; the development of work plans, stakeholder engagement, documentation, monitoring, research, and other project implementation activities.

Accountability

• Support all Country Programs especially health programs Leads in project implementation.

Specific Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the intern is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Facilitate and monitor the distribution of commodities and documentation.
• Support project coordination and monitor implementation.
• Support development of work plans, budgets and reports.
• Liaise with the Health Facilities in documenting outreach schedules, commodity forecast and delivery to facilities, outreach centers/sites, as per the project design.
• Prepare draft activity and monthly project reports, and contribute to the quarterly narrative reports.
• Participate in project research processes.
• Support and ensure a cordial working relationship with the relevant stakeholders.
• Provide support to country office programmes
• Assume any other responsibility as assigned by the project coordinator.

Administration and Finance:

• Support to ensure that all finance policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Participate in budget preparation, forecasts and spend are in line with plans.
• Ensure to use of procedures and relevant protocols of Plan International Nigeria that are necessary for carrying out the project activities.
• Support the timely and appropriate use of all procurement and logistics infrastructure for the effective implementation of project activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• This job description is not all-inclusive and the intern will also perform other related tasks as required and be responsible for reporting and communicating of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task
• Conduct all duties in a professional manner following Plan International Nigeria staff regulations, values and codes of conduct.

Qualification and Experience

• University Education and less than 2 years post NYSC working experience in social development, health-related, international relations any other relevant course.
• A history of productive involvement with local partners, including government, traditional leadership, and civil society.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, collaboration experience, creativity and willingness to innovate.
• Experience drafting project reporting and monitoring project progress.
• Good written and spoken English language skills.

Skills:

• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent ability to communicate and maintain diplomatic and productive relations with the team; resourcefulness, flexibility and ability to work in a changing and challenging environment.
• Internet proficiency, as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Behaviours:

• Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within the team and with stakeholders,
• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity.
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning.
• Flexible with a ‘can-do’ and problem-solving approach.