The Programmes Intern will support International Alert's programme teams in the planning, implementation, documentation, monitoring and coordination of peacebuilding and development projects.

• 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 planning and implementation of project activities, including trainings, workshops, community dialogues, meetings and consultations.
• Assist with activity preparation and logistics, including agendas, participant lists, materials and coordination with project partners and stakeholders.
• Support field-level project implementation and promote inclusive participation of community members and other stakeholders.
• Assist with monitoring and data collection, including attendance records, feedback forms, assessments and other monitoring tools.
• Support documentation and reporting, including activity reports, meeting minutes, field visit reports and periodic project updates.
• Document project results, lessons learned, good practices and stories of change, and maintain organised programme files and records.
• Support stakeholder engagement and follow-up, including coordination with communities, CSOs, government institutions and other project stakeholders.

• 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.

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 Programme 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 structured practical experience in peacebuilding and development programming.

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