Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Intern at Plan International – Apply Now

The opportunity

• To gain experience in work, life, and insight into programme activities through short-term engagement.
• The post holder will assist the Country Office Gender Equality and Inclusion Manager in ensuring project processes, activities and outputs are in line with the project Gender Equality and Inclusion Strategies.
• The Gender Intern will contribute to Plan International Nigeria, Donor, National, State, and local level commitments to Gender Equality and Inclusion.
• The position holder will also be responsible for supporting the Gender Manager in capacity strengthening and assessment of local partners, CoC facilitators, and also support with the facilitation of female safe spaces meetings.
• S/He will support the Resource Mobilization unit and focal points across all locations in the preparation of project gender markers at the project design, implementation, and result phases as well as in mainstreaming of approaches and tools development and utilization.  

About You

• We are looking for a graduate in Social Sciences/Art with a background in Gender Studies or an equivalent from a recognized University, at least 1-year post NYSC experience is required.
• In addition, he/she should have a proven understanding of basic concepts in gender and gender integration approaches to education, protection, nutrition and livelihoods. Knowledge of working with communities in need, adolescents and young people generally.
• Basic Knowledge of Gender Equality and inclusion mainstreaming approaches and strong influencing and communication skills and competence.