Plan International is an independent child-centered international development organization committed to advancing the rights of children and fight against poverty. Plan has no religious, political and government affiliation. For over 78 years, we have supported girls and boys and their communities around the world to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights, free themselves from poverty and live positive fulfilling lives. Plan currently works in 70 countries including Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Intern – Health Programme
Location: Abuja
Department: Programme
Reports to: Head of Health Programme
Duration: 1 Year
Purpose:
- The internship programme in Plan International Nigeria provides on-the-job training in program management, research and data gathering skills, communication, people skills, and work ethics. It enhances the educational experience through practical and guided hands-on exposure and involvement in Plan Nigeria’s development projects as well as providing exposure to the working environment of a multilateral organization and a better understanding of Plan Nigeria’s goals and activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support Country program leads especially health programs in delivery of their tasks.
- Conduct research/literature review in thematic priority areas and assist in drafting written reports/proposal contents for internal and external use based on guidelines determined jointly by the supervisor and the intern
- Facilitate communication amongst our project partners.
- Support the program unit in the preparation and implementation of seminars, conferences and meetings where applicable.
- Take minutes of meetings and assist in the elaboration of papers, power point presentations and analytical contributions, as well as other products and tools that will facilitate the project´s work.
- Other tasks/duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Development-related fields such as public health, anthropology, sociology or public administration.
- Completion of National Youth Service with less than 1 year working experience
- Proven strong academic track record.
- Knowledge and understanding of private and public health sector issues.
- Demonstrated interest in the field of development and the work of international organizations.
- Language skills; written and spoken proficiency in English and preferably a command of the local language.
- Internet proficiency as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- Experience with the development of statistics, charts in Excel and Web 2.0 tools (especially social networking) an asset.
- Some previous work experience in communications and campaign management, and/or partnership building and stakeholder consultations, and/or research and policy development is desirable.
- Proven oral communication, analytical and report writing skills are advantageous.
Physical Environment and Demands:
- Travel to Programme/filed offices/ facilities to support programme implementation.
Level of Contact with Children:
- Low contact- The job responsibilities of this position does not require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. There would be occasional contact with children and it is expected that children shall be protected at all times
Job Title: Intern-Finance
Department: Finance
Reports to: Country Accountant
Duration: 1 Year
Purpose
Location:
AbujaDepartment: Finance
Reports to: Country Accountant
Duration: 1 Year
Purpose
- The internship programme in Plan International Nigeria provides on-the- job training in program management, research and data gathering skills, communication, people skills, and work ethics.
- It enhances the educational experience through practical and guided hands-on exposure and involvement in Plan Nigeria’s development projects as well as providing exposure to the working environment of a multilateral organization and a better understanding of Plan Nigeria’s goals and activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the finance team in implementing all financial process for Plan International Nigeria
- Contribute to the monthly financial report.
- Support program staff in making payments to participants during activities implementation
- Maintain good filing for all vouchers in a limited access area to ensure easy retrieval.
- Maintain a record of vouchers borrowed by staff and ensure that they are returned and filled appropriately.
- Support with preparation of Withholding tax, VAT, Pension and other statutory deduction schedule where relevant before payment is done
- Support with bank reconciliations and month end financial reporting
- Ensure timely liquidation of staff advances and ensure more than one advance should not be given to a staff at a time.
- Make available weekly to the Country Accountant and Accounts Assistant a list of all unliquidated advances and support with the follow up of these advances.
Level of Contact with Children:
- Low contact – the job responsibilities of this position does not require the post holder to have frequent contact with children.
- There would be occasional contact with children and it is expected that children shall be protected at all times
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Accounting, HND in Financial Accounting or relevant professional qualifications equivalent
- Completion of National Youth Service with less than 1 year working experience
- Proven strong academic track record.
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and standards
- Language skills; written and spoken proficiency in English and preferably a command of the local language.
- Internet proficiency as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
Physical Environment and Demands:
- Occasional Travel to field offices to support financial transactions where Necessary
Job Title: Intern – Human Resources
Department: Human Resource
Reports to: Country Human Resource Manager
Duration: 1 Year
Purpose
Location:
AbujaDepartment: Human Resource
Reports to: Country Human Resource Manager
Duration: 1 Year
Purpose
- The internship programme in Plan International Nigeria provides on-the-job training in program management, research and data gathering skills, communication, people skills, and work ethics.
- It enhances the educational experience through practical and guided hands-on exposure and involvement in Plan Nigeria’s development projects as well as providing exposure to the working environment of a multilateral organization and a better understanding of Plan Nigeria’s goals and activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support human resource management process for Plan International Nigeria
- Support with the implementation and ensure adherence HR policy and practices that are consistent with global policy and compliant with local statutory and legislative requirements that prevents organizational conflicts.
- Support with filling and documentation related to staff (hard and soft copies)
- Take minutes of meetings and assist in the elaboration of papers, power point presentations and analytical contributions, as well as other products and tools that will facilitate human resource management activities in the organization
- Other tasks/duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Human Resource management, Public Administration, Business Administration or any related field.
- Completion of National Youth Service with less than 1 year working experience
- Proven strong academic track record.
- Knowledge and understanding of Nigerian Labour and employment laws
- Demonstrated interest in the field of development and Human Resource management in International aid organization
- Language skills; written and spoken proficiency in English and preferably a command of the local language.
- Internet proficiency as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
Physical Environment and Demands:
- Occasional Travel to field offices to support Human Resource management
Level of Contact with Children:
- Low contact- the job responsibilities of this position does not require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. There would be occasional contact with children and it is expected that children shall be protected at all times
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a full CV and a comprehensive cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the post and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring to the role to: Nigeria.Recruitment@plan-international.org Indicate the Job title and location as subject of the mail.
Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
- Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse.
Deadline: 14th May, 2017.
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