Overview

The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) is the first national institutionalized behavioural initiative in Africa supporting government and stakeholders to make behaviorally informed decisions and generate evidence for impact-driven interventions in critical thematic areas (Governance, Health, Gender & Social Inclusion, Education, Digital & Financial Inclusion). The PIC is positioned to support the delivery of better policies and innovative solutions for high-impact interventions across Africa. The PIC is an initiative of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), a leading think tank in Africa redefining evidence-based policy advocacy.

Job Title: Program Intern

Location: Abuja

Job Type: Contract

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide program and administrative support to technical teams to implement project deliverables.
  • Support literature search/desk review and monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of project activities.
  • Support project teams in analytical processes including evidence gathering, design, and implementation of social programs and policies.
  • Contribute to writing and editing briefs, knowledge outputs, presentations, and communication materials.
  • Support the Unit Leads in other designated PIC activities.

Job Qualifications/Job Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, development studies, or project management with a minimum of 1 year of experience in program design, planning, and implementation.
  • Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and technical writing skills are essential.
  • Adaptability/Decisiveness Attention to Detail Commitment to Continuous Learning
  • Problem-Solving Skills, Flexibility, and Adaptability
  • Teachable with a genuine interest to make an impact.

Application Deadline:
Not specified

Method of Application:
Are you interested and qualified?
Please send your up-to-date CV of no more than 2 A4 pages (Minimum font size 10) AND an accompanying Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages (Minimum font size 10) to pic@nesgroup.org with the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Ensure to emphasize your answers to the following questions in your Cover Letter :
• What is your motivation for wanting to join the PIC?
• What are the top three key attributes you would bring to the PIC?

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