Interns at Plan International

The opportunity

• To gain experience in work, life, and insight into programme activities through short-term engagement.
• The post holder will assist the Country Office Gender Equality and Inclusion Manager in ensuring project processes, activities and outputs are in line with the project Gender Equality and Inclusion Strategies.
• The Gender Intern will contribute to Plan International Nigeria, Donor, National, State, and local level commitments to Gender Equality and Inclusion.
• The position holder will also be responsible for supporting the Gender Manager in capacity strengthening and assessment of local partners, CoC facilitators, and also support with the facilitation of female safe spaces meetings.
• S/He will support the Resource Mobilization unit and focal points across all locations in the preparation of project gender markers at the project design, implementation, and result phases as well as in mainstreaming of approaches and tools development and utilization.  

About You

• We are looking for a graduate in Social Sciences/Art with a background in Gender Studies or an equivalent from a recognized University, at least 1-year post NYSC experience is required.
• In addition, he/she should have a proven understanding of basic concepts in gender and gender integration approaches to education, protection, nutrition and livelihoods. Knowledge of working with communities in need, adolescents and young people generally.
• Basic Knowledge of Gender Equality and inclusion mainstreaming approaches and strong influencing and communication skills and competence.

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The opportunity

• 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.
• The Program Intern will support the project management and technical work which includes; the development of work plans, stakeholder engagement, documentation, monitoring, research, and other project implementation activities.
• Recognising the importance of the internship program, we propose hiring of a Programme Intern to contribute to our efforts in effectively promoting Plan International Nigeria’s goal and values.

About You

• We are looking for a graduate in a social science, development or health related course and evidence of participating in NYSC.
• He/she should have one to two year’s work experience with CSO/NGO engaging with communities, and their stakeholders.
• In addition to the above, the preferred candidate should have demonstratable experience on social and development interventions for women and youths, with knowledge and passion for working in the development sector. 
• Experience in basic Micro software package is also needed for this role