Job Vacancy

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is the oldest German political foundation. Founded in 1925, FES is a private, not-for-profit organisation committed to the values of social democracy. The FES work towards the promotion of freedom, solidarity, and social justice. FES pursues these aims through its programs of political education, international cooperation, scholarships, and research both in Germany and internationally. FES maintains more than 100 offices worldwide, of which 24 are located in Africa. The Nigeria Office (now in Abuja and Lagos) began operation in 1976. As a non-profit institution, we organise our work autonomously and independently. We partner with Nigerian Civil Society Organisations, Government and labour market institutions.

For more information, please consult the web page www.fes.de.

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FES Nigeria Internship Programme

Location	Abuja, Nigeria
Duration	3 – 6 Months
Compensation	Monthly stipend

About the Opportunity

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of international development, policy, and civil society work? FES Nigeria is offering a unique opportunity for a motivated graduate to support our programme team — working closely with stakeholders, partners, and networks shaping Nigeria's democratic and social development.

About FES

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is Germany's oldest political foundation. Founded in 1925 and committed to the values of social democracy, FES works to advance freedom, solidarity, and social justice through political education, international cooperation, scholarships, and research. With about 100 offices worldwide — 24 of them in Africa — FES has operated in Nigeria since 1976, partnering with civil society organisations, alliances, labour unions, and public institutions across the country.

Learn more: https://nigeria.fes.de

What You'll Do

Support the Programme Manager (PM) in planning, preparing, implementing, and following up on programme activities
Help coordinate conferences, meetings, and travel arrangements for selected programmes
Represent the PM in engagements with stakeholders, alliances, and networks
Draft concise activity reports and social media content
Take on event management and broader administrative tasks
Support the PM with other reasonable tasks as needed

What We're Looking For

A university degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Strong working knowledge of Windows 10+ and the Microsoft Office Suite
Comfort with basic tech tools, including online meeting platforms
Confident written and spoken communication skills
Experience or interest in programme, project, and event coordination
A collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills
Some exposure to managing stakeholders, alliances, or networks
A sharp eye for detail, particularly with financial and administrative records

How to Apply

Send your application as a single PDF document to Jobs.nigeria(at)fes.de, including:

A one-page resume
A short cover letter explaining why you'd like to intern with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Email subject line: “Internship Application”

Application deadline: 10th July 2026, 11:59 PM

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Nigeria Office

P.O.Box. 5142
Wuse, Abuja
Nigeria

Abuja Office
+234 9130776075
info.nigeria(at)fes.de

Job Vacancy

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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Nigeria Office

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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Nigeria Office