Job Opportunity at The Fund for Peace

Job Description

• The Fund for Peace (FFP) seeks a dynamic, motivated, and collaborative intern to join its Abuja based team working on conflict early warning and response with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Directorates.
• Under the direct supervision of the Early Warning Advisor (EWA), the intern will be expected to provide programmatic and administrative support to the USAID funded “REWARD” project.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform program management and administrative functions as required, including attending various project stakeholders’ meetings and minutes taking
• Draft email and communication material
• Assist with the preparation and production of reports (Weekly and Monthly)
• Assist in the coordination of outreach activities
• Assist in organizing and coordinating events and activities in close consultation with EWA
• Provide logistical support to the overall REWARD team during in-country and field visits
• Assist in conducting campaigns and events for the REWARD project

Qualifications and Experience

• Master Degree [or pursuing final year] in the field of Peace Studies, Communications, Public Relations, International Affairs, Political Science or equivalent.
• Relevant working experience in the field of peacebuilding, early warning and response, program management, public administration, public relations and communications preferable
• The ideal candidate must be based in Abuja and possess excellent diplomatic and communication skills.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent representation and communication skills (oral and written), including cross-cultural skills, media skills, and the ability to deal with counterparts at all political, social and economic levels.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with staff from different nationalities and cultural background
• Excellent research skills
• Familiarity with ECOWAS mandate, politics and cross-cutting issues
• Ability to think outside the box and pay attention to details
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to speak and write French is an advantage.

Remuneration
A stipend is provided to cover travel expenses.