Communications Intern at SNV

Company: SNV | Job Title: Communications Intern | Location: Abuja | Employment Type: Full-time

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that works to create lasting improvements in the lives of people living in poverty by helping them raise incomes and access basic services. SNV focuses on three sectors and maintains a long-term local presence in more than 25 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America, with a team of more than 1,300 staff.

Job Description

SNV Nigeria is seeking a dynamic and digitally savvy Communications Intern for its internship/National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. The successful candidate will support communications, branding and marketing activities for the SNV Nigeria Country Programme, contributing to an enabling environment for business development.

Purpose of the Internship Placement

As a Communications Intern, you will gain practical experience in communications within the international development sector. Based in Abuja, you will work with the Communications and Country Programme teams, collaborating with Programme Managers, Advisors and project teams across SNV Nigeria’s portfolio.

The intern will report to the Country Director and undertake a mix of recurring tasks and dynamic projects. The role provides opportunities to learn, co-create and contribute to initiatives that strengthen SNV’s objectives and visibility.

The successful candidate should have a flexible and proactive mindset, a collaborative spirit and a genuine passion for advancing sustainable and equitable development.

This Internship Offers an Opportunity To:

• Gain practical experience in the international development sector.
• Build expertise in global marketing and communications.
• Strengthen skills in content creation, digital storytelling and project coordination.
• Learn how to tailor content for different platforms and audiences.
• Receive mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Develop skills in team building and stakeholder collaboration.
• Contribute to projects with meaningful development impact.

Responsibilities

Communications and Digital Support

• Support the development of engaging content using photographs and infographics for SNV Nigeria’s digital platforms, including its website, Viva Engage, Facebook and Instagram.
• Support the development of project impact and success stories for reports, newsletters, factsheets and targeted visibility materials.
• Support managers and advisors in applying SNV’s corporate brand to promotional materials, including project updates, case studies, briefs, presentations and other communication materials.
• Collaborate with staff on communications activities, including basic graphics, infographics, presentations and short videos using digital design and editing tools.
• Monitor SNV Nigeria’s digital engagement and support basic analytics and reporting.

Programme and Knowledge Management

• Capture, organise and upload photographs and videos to SharePoint for project activities, online publications, presentations, exhibitions, reports and other materials.
• Support Programme Managers and Advisors in identifying compelling project results, human-interest stories and learning that can be communicated to wider audiences.
• Support the documentation of workshops, field visits, stakeholder meetings and project events.
• Assist in converting technical programme information into clear, accessible and engaging communication content.
• Support the preparation of presentations, briefing materials and other programme documentation.
• Support the development, documentation and dissemination of programme activities.
• Assist teams in maintaining project information and digital records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Communication, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, Marketing, Development Studies or a related field.
• NYSC member with valid deployment to Abuja, or a graduate with a maximum of one year of post-NYSC work experience.

Competencies

The ideal candidate should be dynamic, creative and proactive, with a digital-first mindset and strong communication skills.

• Passion for learning about and contributing to the international development sector.
• Strong storytelling skills with a visual eye and some experience in graphic design and/or video editing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools such as Canva, Trello, Hootsuite or similar platforms.
• Proactive and quality-focused approach to work, with project management skills and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Creative and innovative mindset, with a willingness to co-create, learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office/365, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Basic video and photo editing skills will be an advantage.
• Interest or experience in managing social media and digital communication platforms.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official recruitment portal:

Apply for the Communications Intern position

Application Closing Date: Not Specified