Nigeria: Project Management Intern

Position: Project Management Internship

Location: LAGOS and UMUAHIA, Nigeria

Duration: 6 Months

Starting Date: Flexible

Organisation: Micro Investment Consultancy Services Limited. (www.micsafrica.com)

Micro Investment Consultancy Services Ltd. (MICS) is a social enterprise consultancy firm specialising in consultancy and advisory services to various actors dedicated to eradicating poverty in Africa. We seek to link micro, medium and small enterprises (MSMEs), credit unions, co-operative groups, rotating savings and credit associations (ROSCAs), women’s groups, and microfinance institutions (MFIs) with public and private funding sources and to provide technical assistance and capacity building strategies for improved efficiency and greater outreach. Our vision is inclusive and sustainable economic development through social and market-based solutions.

MICS offers interns a wide variety of experiences. There is a focus on hands on field work depending on their areas of interest. MICS allows interns to take active roles in project planning, execution and monitoring. Interns will also have the opportunity to switch from internship to full employment.

Project Management Interns

The Intern will assist the Project Manager in the following tasks:

Identify donors that could provide funding to the projects of MICS;

Provide support during negotiations with donors and prepare the funding process;

Prepare, coordinate and perform feasibility studies and various assessments;

Provide support for the development of the MICS business plan and strategy;

Provide support for MICS fundraising activities;

Monitor technical assistance grants and liaise with donors/investors;

Provide support for the development and implementation of new projects.

Qualifications and skills required: - Degree or equivalent in development studies, social sciences or humanities

Project proposal writing and fund raising experience

Conversant and highly literate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Strong analytical skills; networking and negotiating skills

Good organisational and interpersonal skills;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Creativity and flexibility;

Capacity and willingness to learn new skills quickly;

Strong interest in participatory development issues;

A good understanding of living and working in the developing world, and adept cross cultural sensitivity;

Fluency and strong writing skills in English;

Knowledge of German and/or French is advantageous (not requisite).

Conditions:

Internship (non renumerated position);

Duration : 6 months;

Outstanding interns have the potential to receive permanent work contracts upon completion of the internship contract.

To apply: Please submit a cover letter together with a detailed CV in English, highlighting relevant experience, proven skills, your availability, professional goals and an academic/ professional writing sample to the following email: f.odoemenam@micsafrica.com

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.