AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA: 2025 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Amnesty International Nigeria's six months internship is an opportunity for recent graduates passionate about human rights to gain work experience, develop new skills and contribute towards building the movement – for the protection and promotion of human rights.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY:  To assist in monitoring human rights developments; supporting campaigns and growth activities; and carrying out research in various areas of focus including but not limited to arbitrary arrests, unlawful detentions, unlawful killings, women's rights, media freedom, civic space, freedom of expression, forced evictions, torture and cruel inhuman and degrading treatment, discrimination, and access to justice.  

AMNESTY NIGERIA PURPOSE:  Al Nigeria is a national human rights entity that is part of a global human rights movement, established to address national human rights priorities as well as create the possibility for people in Nigeria to join Amnesty International's global human rights campaigns. Our mission in Nigeria is to address pertinent national human rights issues through research, campaigning, and human rights education, and to empower Nigerians to take action on issues that matter to them through AI's international human rights movement; and to leverage Nigeria's influence regionally and globally to promote human rights domestically, bilaterally and internationally.

Line Manager: Programmes Manager - Amnesty International Nigeria. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with research and investigations on the human rights situation in Nigeria.
• Monitor human rights developments including decisions by national, regional and international human rights bodies.
• Support in the development, organisation and implementation of campaigning, communication, human rights education, and growth activities by searching for and collating relevant information, developing short notes or briefings and documenting materials in a systematic manner for easy retrieval.
• Assist in planning of meetings, seminars, workshops, compiling lists and logistical support as necessary.
• Support with processing incoming inquiries, petitions, and letters, and other administrative tasks.
• Draft letters, reports, blog posts, articles and informative pieces for internal and external audiences.
• Document minutes of weekly team meeting and send to the team administrator for review and final submission.
• Contribute to the team's response during a crisis or unexpected work. 

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties, that are within the employee's skills and capabilities whenever reasonably instructed.

SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated interest in human rights, e.g. through previous work, membership of an organization, involvement in advocacy of human rights, etc
• Good interpersonal skills, a helpful and personable attitude
• Good oral and written communication skills in English; other relevant local languages or additional foreign languages desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy of financial records and invoices.
• Multitasking to successfully handle multiple accounts, invoices, and payments at various stages of execution.
• Excellent efficiency for handling any accounting documentation quickly with minimal interference.
• Ability to multi-task, manage conflicting demands, and work on deadlines to achieve results.
• Flexible approach to work, and willingness to undertake a range of tasks. 
• Able to work in a manner that is consistent with the organisation's core behaviours and competencies.
• Good working knowledge of standard Office software e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Good understanding and use of social media e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and multimedia tools like Canva is a plus. 

Please refer to the attached job description for more information on this intern opportunity. 

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.

We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.