The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Nigeria since 2015 and works to support displacement-affected communities in meeting basic needs, improving livelihoods, accessing essential services, and enhancing resilience. NRC operates across six core competencies: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Education, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Camp Management, and Protection.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are such a person, NRC Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Partnership Intern to join our Country Office in Abuja. The intern will support the Partnerships unit in day-to-day coordination and management of NRC’s partnerships and relationships with local implementing partners.
This role provides an opportunity to learn about partnership management, donor compliance, and humanitarian programming within NRC.
Key Responsibilities
Partner Liaison and Coordination
Support communication between NRC and implementing partners
Assist in organizing partner meetings, selection processes, and workshops
Take meeting notes and support follow-up on action points
Help maintain positive working relationships with partners
Documentation and Filing
Assist in maintaining proper filing and archiving of partnership documents
Support updating partnership trackers, templates, and databases
Ensure documents (agreements, reports, assessments) are well organized and accessible
Help collect required documents from partners
Compliance and Reporting Support
Assist in tracking partner reporting deadlines and submissions
Support basic review of partner reports for completeness
Help ensure partners submit required documents on time
Assist with compiling simple summaries or internal reports
Programme and Coordination Support
Support coordination with Programme and Finance teams on partner activities
Assist in tracking implementation progress and partner activities
Help ensure smooth administrative support for sub-grant processes
Capacity Building Support
Assist in organizing partner trainings and workshops
Support preparation and printing of training materials
Help with logistics arrangements (venue, transport, materials)
Provide basic support during online or in-person trainings
Assist in documenting training outputs and feedback
Partnership Processes Support
Assist with partner selection processes (e.g., drafting documents, organizing meetings)
Support basic partner assessments and data collection
Help in reviewing partner budgets for completeness (administrative check only)
Assist in maintaining and improving partnership tools and templates
Other Duties
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Partnerships Manager/Officer
Qualifications
Relevant University Degree or Higher Education, preferably in international relations, development studies, social sciences, or project management
0–2 years of relevant experience within the field
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Interest in working in the NGO sector and contributing to humanitarian causes
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Behavioural Competencies
Strategic thinking
Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Managing resources to optimize results
Planning and delivering results
Communicating with impact and respect
High level of accuracy and efficiency in reporting
What’s in it for you?
Join a workplace that values dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability
Learning on the job: Gain practical experience in partnership management and humanitarian programming
Professional development: Build coordination, communication, and organizational skills
Exposure: Learn about donor compliance, reporting processes, and sub-grant management
Additional Information
Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria
Duration: 6 months (July 2026 – December 2026), with possibility of renewal
Grade Level: NRC Grade 2
Reporting Line: Partnership Coordinator
This position is open to Nigerian nationals only We encourage qualified candidates to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the closing date.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
We protect displaced people and support them as they build a new future. We started our relief efforts after World War Two. Today, we work in both new and protracted crises across 40 countries. We specialise in six areas: food security, education, shelter, legal assistance, protection from violence, and water, sanitation and hygiene.
We stand up for people forced to flee. NRC is a determined advocate for displaced people. We promote and defend displaced people's rights and dignity in local communities, with national governments and in the international arena. NRC’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva is a global leader in monitoring, reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
We work with partners across the world through NORCAP, our global provider of humanitarian, development and peacebuilding expertise. NORCAP collaborates with local, national and international partners on finding sustainable solutions to meet the needs of people at risk.
Around 15,000 humanitarians work with the NRC. Most of us are hired locally to work in the field, and a small number are based at our head office in Oslo. Many of our colleagues were once themselves forced to flee their homes.
NRC assisted almost 9.1 million people worldwide in 2024, and with your support, we can help even more.
In order to meet the needs of more than 120 million displaced people worldwide, we need to unite forces across sectors and work together as one team. Through mutual partnerships we are dedicated to finding unique solutions for people who have been forced to flee, helping them build a sustainable future for themselves and their communities.
To find out how you can support our work, please visit nrc.no/corporate or send an e-mail to corporate@nrc.no.
