Youth Advisors (Internship) at Christian Aid
Internship Opportunity: Youth Advisor (SEPTP Programme)
Organisation: Christian Aid
Position: Youth Advisor (Internship)
Job Type: Contract
Locations: Abuja and Ogun State, Nigeria
Job Category: Internship | Project & Programme Management
Qualifications: BA / BSc / HND or equivalent
Age Limit: 18–35 years at the time of application
About the Opportunity
Christian Aid is seeking passionate and committed young leaders to join our team as Youth Advisors under the SEPTP programme.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in programme implementation, ensuring that the voices, needs, and enterprise aspirations of young people are integrated into project activities, decision-making, and strategic improvements. You will engage diverse youth groups, promote inclusive participation, and champion youth empowerment and enterprise development across targeted regions.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Strategy & Engagement: Support the implementation of SEPTP activities, facilitating consultations and building strong relationships with youth groups, institutions, and enterprises.
Inclusion & Accessibility: Identify barriers affecting young women, persons with disabilities, displaced persons, and underrepresented youth to ensure safe, accessible, and inclusive engagement.
Monitoring & Feedback: Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) team to collect, analyze, and synthesize youth feedback into actionable recommendations.
Representation & Advocacy: Present young people’s perspectives to programme management and consortium partners, ensuring meaningful youth participation and youth-led solutions.
Documentation & Compliance: Support ethical story gathering, document lessons learned, contribute to programme reporting, and actively promote safeguarding and participant rights.
Requirements & Qualifications
Age: Must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application.
Education: Bachelor’s degree, HND, or equivalent in Development Studies, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Social Sciences, Economics, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field. (Relevant practical and lived experience will be considered alongside formal education).
Experience & Knowledge:
Demonstrated willingness to learn and support community-level programme execution.
Experience facilitating youth discussions or community consultations is a strong plus.
Strong interest in agrifood systems, enterprise development, youth employment, and gender/disability inclusion.
Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel to SEPTP implementation locations within Nigeria (subject to approved security and safeguarding protocols).
Key Competencies
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in one or more additional local languages is highly desirable.
Facilitation & Listening: Strong active listening and interpersonal skills to build trust with diverse stakeholders.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret qualitative feedback and translate it into practical programme enhancements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following documents in a single application:
Curriculum Vitae (CV): Updated, maximum of 3 pages.
Statement of Interest: A 1-page cover letter detailing your motivation, relevant experience, and how you plan to strengthen youth inclusion within SEPTP.
References: Contact information for two (2) professional or community references.
Submission Details:
Email Address: nigeria-jobs@christian-aid.org
Email Subject Line: Youth Advisor SEPTP
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to complete a brief written or presentation-based assessment focused on youth-centred programming.
