Deadline: January 8 2022

Building Blocks for Peace Foundation (BBFORPEACE) is a leading youth network working on conflict prevention and peacebuilding in Nigeria. We are building the resilience of young men and women against violent philosophies through policy advocacy, capacity building training, research and documentation, community sensitization, radio and tv programming amongst other innovative approaches. BBFORPEACE is currently championing advocacy for the implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda in Nigeria.

The overarching goal of the Nigeria Youth 4 Peace Internship is to support activities and interventions around the implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security agenda in Nigeria.

The ideal candidate will coordinate programs and projects related to the advocacy and effective implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250, 2419, 2535 and the African Union Continental Framework on Youth, Peace and Security in Nigeria.

Specific Roles

  • Initiate and support the coordination of existing youth, peace and security initiatives.
  • Act as a focal point for the Youth, Peace and Security program (both for external and internal stakeholders).
  • Map and foster effective collaboration and partnership with peace and security stakeholders in Nigeria and abroad.
  • Support the development and implementation of an advocacy strategy that reflects members concerns and interests.
  • Support fundraising and research-related activities.

Benefits

The internship is unpaid and only stipends to cover transportation costs within Abuja is provided. It is advised that prospective interns be able to reside within Abuja or bear the cost of residing in Abuja throughout the duration of the internship.

 

Eligibility

  • Between 18-35 years
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any social science-related course. Possession of a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Willingness to learn and show interest in the peace and security related fields.
  • Excellent writing, editing and analytical skills and ability to formulate well-targeted documents.
  • Knowledge of existing frameworks on youth, peace and security, (UNSCR2250, UNSCR2419, UNSCR2535, UNSCR1325, AU Continental Framework on Youth, Peace and Security). But not mandatory.
  • Good computer skills Microsoft office packages (Google doc, PowerPoint and Excel)

 

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