The Communications Intern will support the Nigeria country team in delivering Tearfund's communications activities. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in storytelling, media engagement, content creation, and strategic communication in a humanitarian and development context.

• Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria
• Salary: ₦77,000 monthly stipend
• Employment Type: Internship
• Benefits: Hands-on experience in communications for a humanitarian organisation, exposure to media engagement and content creation, understanding of communications strategy, mentorship from experienced professionals, exposure to campaigns and institutional donor communications
• Application Deadline: 26 April 2026 (advert duration: 9–26 April 2026)

Tearfund is a humanitarian and development organisation operating in Nigeria. Limited additional information about the hiring company was provided at the time of listing. This opportunity was shared based on details made publicly available by the employer. Applicants are advised to review the official job page for full and updated company information.

• Support the production of stories, photos, and videos that highlight Tearfund's work and impact
• Assist with the production of social media content, newsletters, and website updates
• Support media monitoring and prepare basic communications reports if necessary
• Help organise events, campaigns, or visibility activities
• Learn from and assist the Communications Unit and wider team in strategic communication planning
• Support the development of content for campaigns and donor communications as needed

• Recently completed a degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in humanitarian, development, or faith-based work
• Creativity and willingness to learn
• Alignment with Tearfund's Christian values and ethical standards
• Oral and written proficiency in the primary working local language
• Fluent and competent in written and spoken English
• Good organisational and scheduling skills
• Computer literate – experience with Word, Excel; accounting software (Peachtree) preferable
• Ability to communicate confidently about personal faith
• Ability and commitment to apply biblical principles prayerfully
• Outstanding organisational and investigative abilities
• Good interpersonal attitude, calm, confident, assertive, and welcoming
• Attention to hygiene, able to take initiative and be flexible
• Committed Evangelical Christian
• Humanitarian and Christian motivation
• Committed to an Evangelical Christian church
• Open to corrections and suggestions
• Basic photography, graphic design, and video editing skills (desirable)
• Familiarity with social media management (desirable)
• Knowledge of Nigerian languages (Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo) is an advantage

How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should go to jobs.tearfund.org to view and apply for the position. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews.

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Why this job might be a good fit

This role is ideal for recent graduates in Abuja with a degree in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations who want hands-on experience in storytelling, media engagement, and content creation within a humanitarian and development context.