VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT- Communications Intern (Abuja)

INTRODUCTION

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 Communications Intern position within the organisation:

Communications Intern– Abuja

The Communication Intern will be responsible for enhancing the ActionAid Nigeria’s online presence, utilising social media platforms to amplify the organisation's impact, showcase AAN’s contributions to social justice, policy engagement, advocacy and humanitarian work, and engage with diverse stakeholders. This role requires exercising thorough discretion and upholding the principles of confidentiality, particularly in sensitive situations.

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.

Person Specifications

Education/Qualifications

· First degree in Mass Communication or any related field is essential.

Experience

· Relevant NYSC experience in related field is essential.

· Knowledge of Content production; video, graphics design and proficiency in mobile photography and videography is essential.

· Proficient in using major social media platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn is essential.

· Content production/ Photography skills is desirable

Skill/Abilities

· Comfortable using social media management tools, mobile graphic design software and mobile editing tools for content creation.

· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity is highly essential.

· Basic understanding of analytics tools to track social media performance.

· Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

· Proactive and self-motivated with a positive attitude.

· Reliable and responsible with a strong sense of accountability.

· Team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

To apply, kindly complete relevant application form accessed from https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs. Application form should be sent in a MSWord attachment to Jobopenings.Nigeria@actionaid.org. Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.

Please refer to the website - https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs for detailed job description and internship application form.

Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g. Communications Intern– Abuja.

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 26th May 2025. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.

ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our

Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching

SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.