Yiaga Africa Constituency Internship Program. at The Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA)

Yiaga Africa Centre for Legislative Engagement (Yiaga Africa-CLE), with the support of the European Union under the European Union Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN), is seeking passionate and motivated young Nigerians to join its Constituency Office Internship Program.

The selected interns will be deployed to selected constituency offices across the underlisted states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for a period of three (3) months. During this time, successful candidates will provide administrative and research support while gaining hands-on experience in the operations of constituency offices and legislature-constituent relations.

This program is an excellent opportunity for young individuals committed to democratic development and eager to deepen their understanding of legislative processes and effective constituency engagement. If you are interested in making a meaningful contribution to Nigeria’s democratic governance, we encourage you to apply. Young women and PWDs are highly encouraged to apply. 

The underlisted are constituencies for the Constituency Internship Program. Only applicants who reside in the constituencies will be contacted.

1. Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency, Ekiti State
2. Boluwaduro/Ifedayo/Ila Federal Constituency, Osun State
3. Kosofe Federal Constituency, Lagos State
4. Ogbomoso North/Ogbomosho/Orire Federal Constituency, Oyo State
5. Abia Central Senatorial District, Abia State
6. Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State
7. Aguata Federal Constituency, Anambra State
8. Cross River Central Senatorial District, Cross River State
9. Ikot Ekpene/Essen Udim/ Obot Akara Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State
10.  Ekeremo/Sagbama Federal Constituency, Bayelsa State
11.  Kogi East Senatorial District, Kogi State
12.  Konshisha Constituency, Benue State
13.  Pankshin North Constituency, Plateau State
14.  Baruten/Kaima Federal Constituency, Kwara State
15.  Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency, Gombe State
16.  Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency, Katsina State
17.  Fakai/Sakaba/Wasagu Danko/Zuru Federal Constituency, Kebbi State
18.  Zaria Federal Constituency, Kaduna State

Responsibility

1. Selected interns will serve as research assistants 
2. Monitoring and evaluation 
3. Participation in legislator constituency office activities 
4. Work closely with the legislative aide

Qualification

1. Must be between 18-35 years
2. A minimum of tertiary education (graduated or still studying)
3. Adequate knowledge of Microsoft suites 
4. Good writing and oral skills 
5. Must reside in the listed constituency 

Duration of Internship: 3 Months (December – February) 

Remuneration: Selected interns will be provided with remuneration commensurate with the work.