Youth Advisor (Intern) at Christian Aid (CA) – Abuja and Ogun

Christian Aid (CA) is recruiting two Youth Advisors (Interns) for its Sustainable Entrepreneurship-Led Poultry Transformation Programme (SEPTP), with base locations in Abuja and Ogun and travel to other programme implementation locations. The one-year appointment is subject to satisfactory performance and programme needs. The Youth Advisors will report to the Senior Communications Specialist.

Programme background

SEPTP is led by Christian Aid with consortium partners. It supports financially disadvantaged young people aged 18 to 35 to access skills, finance, insurance, productive inputs, technology, mentorship and markets within Nigeria’s poultry value chain. The programme prioritises young women, persons with disabilities, refugees and displaced people across Adamawa, Delta, Enugu, Kano, Ogun and Plateau states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Purpose of the role

The Youth Advisors will strengthen meaningful youth inclusion and advise SEPTP on the implementation, delivery, monitoring and adaptation of youth-centred programming. They will help ensure young people are heard, involved in decisions and supported to influence solutions affecting their enterprises and livelihoods.

Key responsibilities

• Support programme implementation and recommend improvements that reflect young people’s needs and enterprise aspirations.
• Facilitate consultations and build relationships with youth groups, institutions and enterprises to support participation and youth-led solutions.
• Work with programme teams to identify barriers affecting young women, persons with disabilities, displaced people and other underrepresented youth.
• Support safe and accessible engagement, promote participant rights and approved feedback channels, and refer protection concerns through established procedures.
• Work with the MEAL team to gather and interpret youth feedback, document lessons and inform programme planning, risk management and adaptation.
• Document youth stories ethically, prepare concise updates and present youth perspectives and recommendations to programme management and consortium partners.

Required qualifications and experience

• Must be aged 18 to 35 at the time of application.
• Bachelor’s degree, HND or equivalent in Development Studies, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Social Sciences, Economics, Communications, Public Policy or a related field. Relevant lived and practical experience will also be considered.
• Readiness to learn and support programme implementation.
• Experience engaging diverse young people or facilitating discussions and consultations is an advantage.
• Understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion, safeguarding and the realities of displaced or marginalised young people.
• Interest in agrifood systems, women and youth empowerment, enterprise development or youth employment.
• Willingness and ability to travel to programme locations, subject to approved security and safeguarding arrangements.

Skills and working relationships

• Strong listening, facilitation and relationship-building skills, including confidence presenting youth perspectives to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse feedback and turn young people’s experiences into practical recommendations.
• Clear written and spoken English; ability to communicate in one or more additional languages.
• Good judgement, integrity, confidentiality and commitment to safeguarding and preventing sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
• Ability to work with programme, technical, MEAL, GESI, safeguarding, communications and partner teams.
• Basic digital skills using email, virtual meetings, word processing, spreadsheets and online data or feedback tools.
• Initiative, adaptability and the ability to manage competing priorities with limited supervision.

The role also involves engagement with consortium partners, market actors, financial institutions, government stakeholders, youth groups and programme participants.

Safeguarding and inclusion

Successful candidates must comply with Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct, safeguarding, data-protection and confidentiality requirements. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and any required background checks. Safeguarding concerns must be reported through approved channels; the Youth Advisors must not investigate allegations independently.

Recruitment is merit-based. Qualified young women and candidates from diverse backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, refugees and displaced people, are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be provided during recruitment and, where required, in the workplace.