Yiaga Africa Centre for Legislative Engagement (Yiaga Africa-CLE), with the support of the European Union under the European Union Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN), is seeking passionate and motivated young Nigerians to join its Constituency Office Internship Program.
The selected interns will be deployed to selected constituency offices across the underlisted states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for a period of three (3) months. During this time, successful candidates will provide administrative and research support while gaining hands-on experience in the operations of constituency offices and legislature-constituent relations.
This program is an excellent opportunity for young individuals committed to democratic development and eager to deepen their understanding of legislative processes and effective constituency engagement. If you are interested in making a meaningful contribution to Nigeria’s democratic governance, we encourage you to apply. Young women and PWDs are highly encouraged to apply.
The underlisted are constituencies for the Constituency Internship Program. Only applicants who reside in the constituencies will be contacted.
- Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency, Ekiti State
- Boluwaduro/Ifedayo/Ila Federal Constituency, Osun State
- Kosofe Federal Constituency, Lagos State
- Ogbomoso North/Ogbomosho/Orire Federal Constituency, Oyo State
- Abia Central Senatorial District, Abia State
- Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State
- Aguata Federal Constituency, Anambra State
- Cross River Central Senatorial District, Cross River State
- Ikot Ekpene/Essen Udim/ Obot Akara Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State
- Ekeremo/Sagbama Federal Constituency, Bayelsa State
- Kogi East Senatorial District, Kogi State
- Konshisha Constituency, Benue State
- Pankshin North Constituency, Plateau State
- Baruten/Kaima Federal Constituency, Kwara State
- Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency, Gombe State
- Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency, Katsina State
- Fakai/Sakaba/Wasagu Danko/Zuru Federal Constituency, Kebbi State
- Zaria Federal Constituency, Kaduna State
Responsibility
- Selected interns will serve as research assistants
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Participation in legislator constituency office activities
- Work closely with the legislative aide
Qualification
- Must be between 18-35 years
- A minimum of tertiary education (graduated or still studying)
- Adequate knowledge of Microsoft suites
- Good writing and oral skills
- Must reside in the listed constituency
Duration of Internship: 3 Months (December – February)
Remuneration: Selected interns will be provided with remuneration commensurate with the work.
How to apply:
Interested applicants who meet the stated requirements should send their Curriculum Vitae and a 200-word statement of interest of why they consider themselves a suitable candidate for the internship.
Application Open: 4th November, 2024
Deadline: 22nd November 2024
