About
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that supports refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable communities worldwide. With more than 60 years of experience, NRC works across sectors such as shelter, food security, water and sanitation, education, and protection to help people affected by displacement and conflict.
Job Description
NRC Nigeria is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Partnership Intern to support its Partnerships Unit at the Country Office in Abuja. The successful candidate will assist in managing relationships with local implementing partners, support donor compliance processes, maintain partnership documentation, and contribute to humanitarian programming activities.
This internship offers valuable exposure to partnership management, NGO operations, donor compliance, and humanitarian coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Partner Liaison and Coordination
- Support communication between NRC and partner organizations.
- Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and partner selection processes.
- Take meeting minutes and follow up on action points.
- Help maintain positive relationships with implementing partners.
Documentation and Filing
- Maintain and organize partnership records and archives.
- Update partnership trackers, databases, and templates.
- Ensure agreements, reports, and assessments are properly filed.
- Collect and organize required partner documentation.
Compliance and Reporting Support
- Track partner reporting deadlines and submissions.
- Review reports for completeness before submission.
- Assist partners in submitting required documentation on time.
- Prepare simple reports and summaries for internal use.
Programme and Coordination Support
- Coordinate with programme and finance teams on partnership activities.
- Monitor implementation progress and partner activities.
- Support administrative processes related to sub-grants.
Capacity Building Support
- Assist in organizing partner trainings and workshops.
- Prepare and distribute training materials.
- Support logistics arrangements for training sessions.
- Document training outcomes and participant feedback.
Partnership Processes Support
- Assist with partner selection and assessment activities.
- Support data collection and documentation processes.
- Conduct administrative reviews of partner budgets.
- Maintain and improve partnership tools and templates.
Other Duties
- Perform additional tasks assigned by the Partnerships Manager or Officer.
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Education qualification in:
- International Relations
- Development Studies
- Social Sciences
- Project Management
- Related disciplines
Experience
- 0–2 years of relevant work experience.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Interest in humanitarian and NGO work.
Behavioural Competencies
- Strategic thinking.
- Planning and delivering results.
- Effective communication.
- Building trust and teamwork.
- Resource management.
- Performance and development management.
- High accuracy and efficiency in reporting.
Duration
- Six (6) months internship.
- July 2026 – December 2026.
- Possibility of renewal based on performance and organizational needs.
How to Apply
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