PLAC 2020/2021 Legislative Internship Programme Is Out | Apply Here

Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) – Founded in 2009, PLAC is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit capacity-building organisation that works to strengthen democratic governance and citizens’ participation in Nigeria.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Legislative Internship Programme

Location: Abuja, FCT
Duration of Internship: September – December 2020

Programme Summary

• Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is implementing a 10-week long internship programme with support from the European Union (EU) for young Nigerians who wish to gain knowledge of legislative practices and processes.

Qualifications

• At least, a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Completed NYSC
• Good writing and speaking skills
• Good computer skills
• Aged between 21 and 35 years

Remuneration

• The internship is unpaid and only stipends to cover transportation/lunch costs within Abuja is provided.
• Other logistics expenses will be borne by the intern. 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.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a two-page Resume or CV in MS Word format in your name and a 300 word “Statement of Interest” indicating the importance of your participation in this programme to: internship2020plus@placng.org using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.

Important Notice

• The statement of interest should be sent as an in-line text on the body of the email and NOT send as an attachment.
• All applications must be received by Friday 28th August, 2020. Applications sent after this date or in breach of the application procedure will not be entertained.
• The internship provides for equal opportunity participation.
• All persons from across Nigeria are encouraged to apply.
• Persons who responded to the earlier advertisement that was put out in March 2020 may re-apply. March 2020, as well as the recent, will be consolidated to create the shortlist for interviews

Application Deadline: 28th August, 2020.