ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development and Innovation Intern
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The post holder will provide valuable support to the Business Development and Innovation Directorate by assisting primarily in Institutional Partners & Development fundraising and other fundraising efforts of the BD&I Directorate, by participating in fundraising events, campaigns, and community outreach initiatives to help raise awareness and funds for the organization’s projects and programs.
- The Intern positionis 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.
Person Specifications
- First Degree in Social Sciences or Arts/Humanities, Accounting, Banking & Finance or other relevant courses is essential.
- Relevant professional certification is desirable.
- Relevant NYSC experience in the related fields is essential is essential.
- Minimum of 1-year experience preferably in the INGO/NGO sector is essential.
- Experience in supporting training/meetings is desirable.
Skill / Abilities:
- Strong commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
- Comfortable approaching and engaging with people in public settings.
- Strategic thinker with analytical problem-solving abilities
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Office Word, Excel etc.).
- Negotiation and Multitasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent (proven) interpersonal skills
Benefits
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment.
Application Closing Date
10th December, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their relevant application formto: Jobopenings.Nigeria@actionaid.org using job title of position applied for and location e.g. Business Development and Innovation Intern– Abuja as the subject of the email.
