About the Role
Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE) is a dynamic, women-led non-profit organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals affected by hardship through comprehensive training, skills acquisition, and robust advocacy. We are currently seeking a passionate and driven Program Intern for a 6-month duration to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of our community-focused programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on experience in the non-profit and development sector while actively contributing to meaningful socio-economic transformation in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate closely with the program team to assist in defining objectives, strategies, and innovative ideas for community interventions.
- Provide vital administrative and operational support in developing program plans, timelines, and budgets aligned with organizational goals.
- Assist project coordinators in executing field activities, facilitating beneficiary outreach, and ensuring milestones are met.
- Support stakeholder engagement by cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with community leaders, NGOs, and government agencies.
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and data analysis activities to assess program outcomes and support evidence-based reporting.
- A degree or ongoing education in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field.
- Strong interest in non-profit work, community development, and youth, women, and children empowerment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Basic understanding of project management, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to field activities.
- Gain comprehensive, hands-on experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation within a reputable NGO.
- Contribute directly to impactful community projects that improve lives across Nigeria.
- Develop highly transferable professional skills in research, communication, and project coordination.
- Network with experienced development sector professionals and like-minded changemakers.
- Receive dedicated guidance and mentorship from senior program team members.