Administrative Assistant Intern at SNV

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

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that makes a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty by helping them raise incomes and access basic services. SNV focuses on three sectors and has 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 an Administrative Assistant Intern for its Internship/National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme to provide day-to-day administrative and programme support.

The intern will support general administration, operational activities and project teams while gaining practical experience within an international development organisation.

Purpose of the Internship Placement

In this role, the Administrative Assistant Intern will gain practical experience in administration, general operations, stakeholder coordination and programme implementation. The intern will be based in Abuja and work with the Operations Officer and Country Programme team, including Programme Managers, Advisors and project teams across SNV Nigeria’s portfolio.

The intern will report to the Operations Officer and undertake a mix of recurring administrative tasks within the organisation’s dynamic programmes. The role provides opportunities to learn, collaborate and contribute to meaningful initiatives.

The successful candidate should bring 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 programme implementation within the international development sector.
• Build expertise in general office operations.
• Strengthen skills in coordination and organising meetings and events.
• Receive mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Develop skills in team building and stakeholder collaboration.
• Contribute to work that makes a difference.

Responsibilities

General Administrative Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Country Office and project teams.
• Prepare meeting logistics, attendance sheets, agendas and minutes.
• Support travel arrangements, hotel bookings and related logistics for staff, consultants and project participants.
• Maintain organised electronic and physical filing systems in line with SNV procedures for the Country Programme and projects, including data management and filing.
• Support the preparation, processing and tracking of administrative forms and requests.
• Provide other administrative support as required by the office and programmes.

Programme and Project Support

• Support programme and project teams with meetings, workshops and related events.
• Assist with collecting and organising programme data and maintaining comprehensive information on project partners and clients.
• Assist with preparing project-related documents, presentations, trackers and reports.
• Support the preparation of project documentation for internal review and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Management, Public Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a related field.
• NYSC member with valid deployment to Abuja, or a graduate with a maximum of 1–2 years of post-NYSC work experience.
• Previous administrative, operational, project or office-support experience is an advantage but not essential.

Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across different projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn and work within established policies and procedures.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.

How to Apply

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

Apply for the Administrative Assistant Intern position

Application Closing Date: Not Specified