• Application Deadline:
• Position: Business Development and Innovation Intern



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 1 year



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Internships / Volunteering  , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  
  

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 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

• 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