Programme Intern, SCALE-NSR

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the Programme Intern, SCALE-NSR position. 

Below is the job description for the role:

 

Position:                    Programme Intern, SCALE-NSR

Responsible to:         Programme Officer, SCALE-NSR

Location:                    Abuja

Line Management:    None

 

Summary

The Intern position is an opportunity offered by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) for young graduates to earn a post NYSC experience. It is therefore both a learning and value-adding relationship between interns and AAN. The intern is expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering, self-development, while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria.

Job Purpose:

The Programme Intern will be responsible for supporting the effective programme implementation of the SCALE-NSR project. S/he will also support the Governance unit programme activities.

Programme support:

• Support implementation of project activities.
• Provide administrative support during project workshops, seminars and meetings.
• Support with proper documentation of consultancy agreements and other relevant documents for implementation of projects.
• Take notes and provide reports at the Project’s internal meetings and at other meetings when required.
• Support the development of monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and annual budgets in accordance with ongoing activities and plans for the year.
• Participate in any programme, procedure or strategy to enhance the goal and objectives of the unit’s projects.
• Ensure judicious use of resources for activities and that expenditures are within agreed plans and in accordance with AAN financial policies or project framework.
• Support the unit to develop systems and manage the process of timely programme and other reporting, including following up on internal and external reports and ensuring compliance with Terms of Reference and consultancies.

Administrative support:

• Ensure proper documentation and filing of reports for the projects in the unit.
• Support advance and retirement processes; and obtaining of requisitions from the Administrative Unit.
• Liaise with logistics department for all logistical support for team members.

• Liaise with selected service providers to ensure timely delivery of services during workshops, conferences, seminars and meetings.
• Support in processing payment vouchers for disbursement of funds for project activities.
• Assume any other responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by the Programme Coordinator and Governance Programme Specialist.

Key relationships:

Internal Relationships:         The Entire AAN Staff      

External Relationships:        Partners, Community, Service Providers, Consultants, CSOs, relevant Government agencies.

Persons Specifications:

Qualifications

• First degree in arts/humanities/social sciences or other related fields.

Experience

• Relevant NYSC experience.
• Experience in Programmes and administration.
• Experience in supporting training/ meetings.

Skill/ Abilities

• Fluency in spoken and written English language
• Highly numerate
• Excellent             planning  and prioritization skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Excellent     (proven) interpersonal skills.
•  Negotiation skills

Personal Qualities

• Creative and takes initiative
• Team player
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Ability to relate with AAN’s mission values, and objectives