The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrenโs rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And itโs girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support childrenโs rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for โ and respond to โ crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.
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.
Please follow this link for a full role profile; JD - Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Intern
Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.
Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.
Location:Abuja
Type of Role: Internship
Closing Date: 16th November, 2023
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girlsโ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.