Christian Aid is recruiting Two Youth Advisors in Nigeria for a One-year Internship: Open to Young People aged 18–35

Overview

Christian Aid is offering two one-year internship positions for Youth Advisors under the Sustainable Entrepreneurship-Led Poultry Transformation Programme. This initiative is designed to strengthen youth participation in development programming and ensure young people can influence decisions affecting their livelihoods. The interns will collaborate with programme teams, consortium partners, young entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to incorporate young people's experiences and priorities into decision-making and implementation.

Who can apply

The opportunity is open to young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 35 who are passionate about agriculture, agribusiness, youth empowerment, and inclusive development. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent qualification in fields such as Development Studies, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Social Sciences, Economics, Communications, or Public Policy, though relevant practical and lived experience will also be considered. Christian Aid actively encourages applications from qualified young women, persons with disabilities, refugees, and displaced young people.

Requirements

Applicants need a readiness to learn, an interest in agrifood systems, youth employment, enterprise development, or women's empowerment, and an understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion, safeguarding, and challenges facing marginalized youth. Candidates must possess strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical abilities, excellent listening and relationship-building skills, and the capacity to facilitate discussions and present recommendations. Additional requirements include strong written and verbal English skills, the ability to communicate in one or more additional languages, basic computer and digital skills, and a commitment to safeguarding principles and code of conduct requirements. Previous experience facilitating youth consultations or supporting participatory development activities is considered an advantage.

Key dates

The application deadline is November 13, 2026.