About the Job
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are such a person, NRC Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Partnership Intern to join our Country Office in Abuja.
The intern will support the Partnerships unit in day-to-day coordination and management of NRC's partnerships and relationships with local implementing partners.
This role provides an opportunity to learn about partnership management, donor compliance, and humanitarian programming within NRC.
Key Responsibilities
Partner Liaison and Coordination:
Support communication between NRC and implementing partners
Assist in organizing partner meetings, selection processes, and workshops
Take meeting notes and support follow-up on action points
Help maintain positive working relationships with partners.
Documentation and Filing:
Assist in maintaining proper filing and archiving of partnership documents
Support updating partnership trackers, templates, and databases
Ensure documents (agreements, reports, assessments) are well organized and accessible
Help collect required documents from partners.
Compliance and Reporting Support:
Assist in tracking partner reporting deadlines and submissions
Support basic review of partner reports for completeness
Help ensure partners submit required documents on time
Assist with compiling simple summaries or internal reports.
Programme and Coordination Support:
Support coordination with Programme and Finance teams on partner activities
Assist in tracking implementation progress and partner activities
Help ensure smooth administrative support for sub-grant processes.
Capacity Building Support:
Assist in organizing partner trainings and workshops
Support preparation and printing of training materials
Help with logistics arrangements (venue, transport, materials)
Provide basic support during online or in-person trainings
Assist in documenting training outputs and feedback.
Partnership Processes Support:
Assist with partner selection processes (e.g., drafting documents, organizing meetings)
Support basic partner assessments and data collection
Help in reviewing partner budgets for completeness (administrative check only)
Assist in maintaining and improving partnership tools and templates.
Other Duties:
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Partnerships Manager/Officer
Qualifications
Relevant University Degree or Higher Education, preferably in International Relations, Development Studies,Social Sciences, or Project Management
0 - 2 years of relevant experience within the field
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Interest in working in the NGO sector and contributing to humanitarian causes
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Behavioral Competencies:
Strategic thinking
Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Managing resources to optimize results
Planning and delivering results
Communicating with impact and respect.
High level of accuracy and efficiency in reporting.
What's in it for you?
Join a workplace that values dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability.
Learning on the job: Gain practical experience in partnership management and humanitarian programming
Professional development: Build coordination, communication, and organizational skills
Exposure: Learn about donor compliance, reporting processes, and sub-grant management
Additional Information:
Duration: 6 months (July 2026 - December 2026), with possibility of renewal
Grade Level: NRC Grade 2
Reporting Line: Partnership Coordinator.
Note
This position is open to Nigerian nationals only.
We encourage qualified candidates to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the closing date.