Administrative Assistant Intern

I. General Administrative Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Country office and project teams.
• Prepare meeting logistics attendance sheets agendas and minutes.
• Support travel arrangements hotel bookings and related logistics for staff consultants and project participants.
• Maintain organised electronic and physical filing systems in line with SNV procedures for country programme and projects including data management and filing.
• Support the preparation processing and tracking of administrative forms and requests.  
• Provide any other administrative support as required by the office program.

II. Programme and Project Support

• Support Program and Project team with meetings workshops and related events. 
• Assist with collecting and organising programme data; and maintaining comprehensive data on the various projects partners and clients. 
• Assist with preparing project-related documents presentations trackers and reports.
• Support the preparation of project documentation for internal review and reporting.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree or HND in Business Administration Economics Accounting Management Public Administration Development Studies Social Sciences or a related field.
• NYSC member with valid deployment to Abuja and graduates with a maximum of 1-2 year of post-NYSC work experience.
• Previous administrative operational project or office-support experience is an advantage but not essential.

Competencies: The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across different projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn and work within established policies and procedures.
• High level of integrity confidentiality and professionalism.

Additional Information :

Internship Engagement Terms

This is a learning placement for a period of 12 months designed to build capacity and practical experience. While it does not constitute employment the intern/ NYSC member will gain valuable exposure to international development general office operations practices and systems with mentoring and supervision provided by the experienced team.

• Applicable to Nigeria Nationals only
• Location: Abuja Nigeria
• Expected start date: October 1 2026

Application and Selection Process

How to apply 

If your credentials meet the outlined profile and you feel inspired by this opportunity we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English on Smart Recruiters. Deadline is September 17 2026

NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Working at SNV 
At SNV we challenge and inspire and offer continuous growth. We offer meaningful opportunities to shape the future expand your skills and collaborate with a vibrant global network of experts. At SNV your contribution matter and your development is our priority.

We are home to 57 cultures working in 22 countries with about 95% of our team members holding the nationality of the respective countries we work in. We promote (international) career development. Our workforce consists of a mix of both people with longstanding tenure willing to share their institutional knowledge as well as people with external backgrounds and experience. All with an inquisitive view and united in ONE SNV working towards our purpose.

Together we are committed to the effective and efficient stewardship of resources and maximising positive lasting impacts. Our ability to deliver results rests on our robust foundation of experience technical knowledge evidence and learning; our commitment to strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships; and the relationships and trust of those we work alongside.

At SNV inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status religion ethnic origin gender sexual orientation and more.

Reference and vetting check

At SNV our belief in the CARE principles Commitment to impact Adaptive to Context Respecting Difference and Expertise in Practice  shapes how we work with each other and every interaction we have with our colleagues partners and the communities we serve. These values guide how we welcome new team members ensuring our workplace remains a place of trust safety and dignity for all.

As part of our commitment to a safe inclusive and respectful workplace we carry out reference and background checks for all determined positions with particular attention to safeguarding. You will be invited to provide the contact details of two referees and we will only approach them once you have given your permission. We handle this process with care empathy and strict confidentiality using the information solely for purposes related to your application and the role you have applied for.

SNV is committed to safeguarding and to protecting children and adults from all forms of harm with zero tolerance for sexual exploitation abuse harassment or any other form of misconduct. As part of creating a safe respectful and inclusive working environment all staff consultants and partners are expected to uphold SNVs safeguarding child protection ethical standards and CARE line with these commitments and as a participant in the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) SNV will request a Statement of Conduct from your previous employer(s) covering any substantiated findings of misconduct to ensure a recruitment process that safeguards and protect the communities we serve.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time