The Communications and Advocacy Intern will support the Communications and Advocacy function in documenting and communicating International Alert's work, engaging with media and stakeholders, and developing content for the organisation's communication platforms.

• Job Location: Abuja
• Employment Type: Internship
• Salary: Not stated

International Alert is an independent peacebuilding organisation working with people affected by conflict to build lasting peace. In Nigeria, International Alert works with communities, civil society organisations, government institutions, traditional and religious leaders, women, young people, media practitioners and other stakeholders to address the drivers of conflict, strengthen social cohesion, promote inclusive governance and support locally led approaches to peace and resilience.

• Support the development of content for International Alert's website and social media platforms, including posts, captions, programme updates, human-interest stories and other communications materials.
• Identify and document programme stories, achievements, case studies and stories of change for communications and advocacy purposes.
• Support media engagement, including coordination with journalists, maintaining media contacts, monitoring relevant coverage and compiling media mentions.
• Assist with digital communications, including social media content calendars, photography, activity documentation and tracking basic engagement analytics.
• Conduct research and support advocacy, including preparation of advocacy briefs, talking points, presentations and monitoring of relevant policy and public discourse.
• Participate in selected programme activities to document International Alert's work and identify communications opportunities arising from project implementation.
• Work closely with Programme and Communications teams to ensure programme evidence, achievements and impact are effectively documented and communicated.

• Be a Nigerian citizen.
• Have completed the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme and be able to provide evidence of completion.
• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Be from, or have strong ties to, the Northeast, Northwest or North-Central region of Nigeria.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, development, communications, advocacy or related fields.
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be proficient in basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and work collaboratively.
• Be available for the full six-month internship period.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and commitment to International Alert's values.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, basic graphic design, photography, videography or digital storytelling will be an added advantage.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current CV to nigeria@international-alert.org with the subject line: "Application for Communications Internship".

Why This Job Might Be a Good Fit
This role is ideal for a young Nigerian professional from the Northeast, Northwest, or North-Central region who has completed NYSC. It offers a six-month internship with practical experience in communications, media engagement, and digital advocacy within a peacebuilding organisation. The application deadline is 17th September 2026.

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