The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is accepting applications for its 2026 Grants Internship programme.
Read on to learn about the job description, requirements, and how to apply for this role.
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Quick Summary of Grants Intern Nigeria Abuja – Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
| Company/Host | Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) |
| Job Category | Job |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Job Title | Grants Intern Nigeria Abuja |
| Eligible Location | Nigeria Abuja |
| Experience level | 0 to 2 |
| End Date: | 12/16/2025, 04:00 PM |
About Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a humanitarian group established in Oslo, Norway, that works to preserve the rights of refugees and those who have been forced to leave their homes.
NRC was founded in 1946 and has since become one of the most powerful humanitarian NGOs. It works in more than 40 countries to help, protect, and provide long-term solutions for people who have to leave their homes because of violence, conflict, human rights violations, climate change, and natural disasters.
NRC’s work has been very important in places like the Middle East, Africa, and Asia that are going through a crisis.
NRC assists persons who have been forced to leave their homes move from survival to stability by giving them both short-term and long-term aid.
Its work also pushes governments and international organizations to protect the rights of refugees and make humanitarian responses better.
Job Description
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) began operations in Nigeria in 2015, and now has two area offices covering Adamawa, Borno, and Plateau states, as well as a country office in Abuja. NRC also sponsors the Nigerian INGO Forum (NIF).
Current programming includes assistance for local partners, localization activities, and interventions in ICLA, WASH, Shelter, Education, Livelihoods, and Protection.
The Grants Intern assists the Grants Officer by ensuring seamless administrative and compliance processes, keeping correct paperwork, and encouraging communication among the program, finance, and M&E teams.
The role entails updating grant trackers, scheduling project cycle management meetings, and assisting with donor reporting needs. This internship provides a fantastic opportunity to learn the foundations of grant management while also helping humanitarian efforts.
Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities
- Maintain compliance with NRC policies and donor guidelines.
- Provide administrative and coordinating assistance to the grant team.
- Maintain a good filing and documentation system.
- Support process improvement projects.
- Assist in upgrading grant trackers and management tools.
- Coordinate project management meetings and follow up on action items.
- Maintain ethical norms and secrecy.
- Contribute to internal communication and reporting.
Specific Responsibilities
- Monitor donor criteria, reporting deadlines, and deliverables.
- Facilitate internal communication among the program, finance, and M&E teams.
- Help to organize meetings, trainings, and seminars.
- Keep proper documentation and compliance records.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor to ensure that operations run smoothly.
Qualifications
Generic Professional Competencies
- Education: A university degree in international relations, development studies, social sciences, or a comparable discipline.
- Experience: 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in grants, administration, or project assistance.
- Excellent organization abilities and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- The ability to manage various tasks while meeting deadlines.
- MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Interested in humanitarian and development work.
- Context-specific skills, knowledge, and experience.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet many priorities.
- Excellent grasp of teamwork and synchronization.
- Solution-oriented mindset.
- Basic technical knowledge of NRC procedures for finance, logistics, and human resources.
Behavioral Competencies
- Planning and producing results.
- Communicating with impact and respect.
- Developing trust and empowering others.
- Managing resources efficiently.
- Reporting is highly accurate and efficient.
What’s in it for you?
Join a company culture that encourages learning, cooperation, and initiative. As a Grants Intern, you will receive practical experience in grant management and compliance while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic humanitarian setting.
NRC encourages continual learning by offering mentoring, training, and development opportunities to help you advance in your career.
Additional information:
- Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria.
- Contract Duration: 6 Months (January 1 – June 30, 2026).
- Grade Level 2
- Reporting Line: Grants Officer.
- Travel: Up to 20%.
- Equal Opportunity: The NRC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified applicants of all ages, genders, religions, ethnicities, nationalities, and physical abilities.
Inclusivity: We particularly encourage female candidates and others from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Nationality Requirement: This post is solely open to Nigerians.
How to Apply
Apply now through the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) portal below:
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