Description
Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The Organization Since 1944, Heifer International has supported more than 46 million Small Holder Farmer (SHF) families globally lift themselves out of hunger and poverty while caring for the earth in partnership with the communities we serve including Youth & Women. Heifer International is now accelerating its strategic approaches to closing the Sustainable Living Income (SLI) gap for 10 million additional SHF households globally by 2030. Purpose of Signature Programs Department The Signature Program Department provides technical support to country program teams across the Africa Region with a focus on quality and evidence-based signature program (SP) design, project execution excellence, adaptive management, impact measurement and reporting. The SP Department also maintains Heiferโs standards of program/project quality, performance management and compliance with donorsโ requirements. Function The Signature Programs Intern will support the Signature Program Team with Program Management and MELs deliverables in line with Program Management & MELs Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities. This internship provides an opportunity for the Intern to work in a dynamic, cross-functional team across different time zones and develop key skills in Program/project Management and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning. The Intern will be located in Abuja, Nigeria. Responsibilities & Deliverables A. Documentation and Operations Support (40%)
Gather and organize Signature Program files and documents such as reports and ensure they are up-to-date and easily accessible by team members.Contribute to smooth operation of the Signature Program Department by supporting organization of program events, including scheduling meetings, preparing and/or organizing team minutes, etc.Support in organizing and coordinating field visits for progress monitoring and program quality assurance and ensure proper filing of field trip reports.Contribute to compilation of relevant procurement documentation (e.g. Terms of Reference, Request for Proposal, etc) in support of identification of suitable consultants and contract signing. Provide general administrative support to the Signature Program team.B. Performance Monitoring Support (35%)
Organise Africa Regionโs historical performance data by relevant themes in support of spatial analysis and data visualization using Power BI.Support organization and maintenance of Africa-wide program performance data on SharePoint and other platforms, ensuring their accuracy and up-to-date status.Support Signature Program (SP) team in tracking progress towards achievement of key milestones and deliverables by reporting period e.g. Fiscal Year (FY).Participate in data analysis and assist in the preparation of reports summarizing performance data from monitoring and evaluation activities.Tracking completion of shared tasks managed on virtual platforms such as SharePoint and follow up with colleagues accordingly.Support in coordinating Progress Reporting across all Country Programs using the desired reporting template or format.C. Learning, Adaptation and Capacity Building (20%)
Participate in evidence-based program review meetings and brainstorming sessions to identify opportunities for program improvement.Contribute to the preparation of knowledge and experience sharing events, including periodic Community of Practice sessions.Contribute to the teamโs preparation for โPause and Reflectโ and documentation for feedback to the leadership and other stakeholders accordingly.Manage the Signature Program Departmentโs learning log and provide summary of lessons at end of every quarter.E. Others (5%)
Perform other duties as assigned by the Signature Program Director.Minimum Requirements
Bachelorโs degree in statistics, international development, business management, economics or related fields.Most Critical Proficiencies
1-2 yearsโ experience in development practice, including internships or volunteer work in monitoring and evaluation and/or project delivery or related fields.Good organizational skills, ability to make recommendations for improvement and contribute to overall program strategy.Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to develop good relationships with a wide range of actors required.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently in the field and demonstrate initiative.Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively with team members. Key Behavioural Competencies
Accountability Professional Excellence Humility Customer Orientation Empathy Innovation
Deadline for Application: 27 June 2025.
