Youth Advisors (Internship) at Christian Aid

INTERNSHIP ALERT: CHRISTIAN AID RECRUITS YOUTH ADVISORS

Organisation: Christian Aid
Position: Youth Advisors (Internship)
Job Type: Contract
Locations: Abuja and Ogun State, Nigeria
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND or equivalent
Experience: Not specified
Job Category: Internship | Project and Programme Management

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Christian Aid is seeking passionate and committed young people to join its team as Youth Advisors under the SEPTP programme.

Successful candidates will support programme implementation by ensuring that young people’s voices, needs and aspirations are reflected in project activities, decision-making and programme improvements.

The role will also involve engaging youth groups, supporting inclusive participation and providing recommendations that promote youth empowerment and enterprise development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the implementation of SEPTP activities and recommend improvements that reflect young people’s needs and enterprise aspirations.
• Facilitate consultations and build relationships with youth groups, institutions and enterprises.
• Promote meaningful youth participation and youth-led solutions.
• Identify barriers affecting young women, persons with disabilities, displaced persons and other underrepresented young people.
• Support safe, accessible and inclusive engagement activities.
• Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team to collect and analyse youth feedback.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to programme planning and improvements.
• Support the ethical documentation of youth stories and prepare programme updates.
• Present young people’s perspectives and recommendations to programme management and consortium partners.
• Promote safeguarding, participant rights and appropriate feedback channels.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must be young people aged 18–35 years at the time of application.
• Bachelor’s degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Development Studies, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Social Sciences, Economics, Communications, Public Policy or a related field.
• Relevant practical and lived experience will also be considered alongside formal education.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and support programme implementation.
• Experience engaging diverse young people and facilitating discussions or consultations is an added advantage.
• Understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion, safeguarding and the challenges faced by displaced and marginalised young people.
• Interest in agrifood systems, women and youth empowerment, enterprise development or youth employment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to SEPTP implementation locations, subject to approved security and safeguarding arrangements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong listening, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate young people’s perspectives confidently and respectfully.
• Analytical skills to interpret feedback and make practical programme recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate in one or more additional languages.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit the following documents:

1. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) of no more than three pages.
2. A one-page statement explaining their interest in the position, relevant experience and how they would strengthen youth inclusion in SEPTP.
3. Contact details of two professional or community references.

Application Email: nigeria-jobs@christian-aid.org

Email Subject: Youth Advisor SEPTP

Important Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a short written or presentation-based assessment on youth-centred programming.