Smart Aid Initiative 2026 – Internship Program

• The Communications Intern will support Smart Aid Initiative’s visibility, storytelling, and digital engagement efforts by translating programmes, research, and institutional activities into clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate content.
• This role is essential to strengthening the organization’s public voice, digital presence, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality content for social media, newsletters, website updates, and other communication materials.
• Support day-to-day social media management, including scheduling, publishing, and audience engagement.
• Contribute to communication strategies around programmes, advocacy campaigns, events, and research outputs.
• Draft official announcements, blog articles, feature stories, and press-related content aligned with the organization’s voice and values.
• Maintain content calendars and track performance metrics to support continuous improvement in digital engagement.
• Support activity documentation, reporting, photography coordination, and content archiving.
• Ideal Academic Background: Mass Communication, English Language, Media Studies, Journalism, Digital Media, Public Relations Or other related social science disciplines

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants for all roles must:

• Be a recent graduate in law, social sciences, communications, finance, international relations, or other related disciplines.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in development work, education, community impact, and youth-focused programming.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office tools, own a laptop and be able to work in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Be available for the full duration of the internship.
• Reside in Kaduna or its environs.
• Be available for in-person office work for two days.
• Be willing to learn, take initiative, and contribute meaningfully within a team setting.

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• The Programmes, Research & Partnerships Intern will support programme coordination, research, proposal development, and institutional partnerships. This role is designed for individuals interested in bridging evidence, strategy, and implementation, while contributing to programme quality, learning, and partnership growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, coordination, and implementation of programmes aligned with Smart Aid Initiative’s strategic goals.
• Assist in data collection, research, and analysis to inform programme planning and decision-making.
• Support in drafting project proposals, concept notes, proposals, grant applications, reports and partnership briefs.
• Support KPI tracking, programme monitoring, and outcome documentation.
• Assist in preparing post-activity reviews, internal updates, learning documents, and research summaries.
• Contribute to partnership engagement processes and documentation that strengthen institutional collaboration and long-term impact.
• Ideal Academic Background: Development Studies, Public Policy, International Relations,
• Project Management, Political Science, Economics Or related fields

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants for all roles must:

• Be a recent graduate in law, social sciences, communications, finance, international relations, or other related disciplines.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in development work, education, community impact, and youth-focused programming.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office tools, own a laptop and be able to work in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Be available for the full duration of the internship.
• Reside in Kaduna or its environs.
• Be available for in-person office work for two days.
• Be willing to learn, take initiative, and contribute meaningfully within a team setting.

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• The Finance Intern will support the organization’s financial operations, compliance, and record management processes.
• This role offers practical exposure to nonprofit finance systems, budgeting, expenditure tracking, audit preparation, and financial accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support budget tracking and financial planning processes across programmes and operations.
• Assist with transaction processing, payment documentation, and bank reconciliation.
• Support the preparation and organization of financial reports and audit documentation.
• Help monitor expenditure and cash flow to ensure timely and accurate financial records.
• Assist in maintaining organized financial files and supporting compliance with internal controls and donor requirements.
• Contribute to financial risk management processes and periodic policy or documentation updates as required.
• Ideal Academic Background: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public and Business Administration Or related fields

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants for all roles must:

• Be a recent graduate in law, social sciences, communications, finance, international relations, or other related disciplines.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in development work, education, community impact, and youth-focused programming.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office tools, own a laptop and be able to work in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Be available for the full duration of the internship.
• Reside in Kaduna or its environs.
• Be available for in-person office work for two days.
• Be willing to learn, take initiative, and contribute meaningfully within a team setting.