Communications Intern – NIGAWD, Nigeria

Organisation Description

The New Generation Girls and Women Development Initiative (NIGAWD) is a woman-led, non-governmental and not-for-profit organisation based in Nigeria. Established in 2012, NIGAWD works to empower women and girls as positive drivers of social change. Its work spans gender-based violence prevention and response, women’s empowerment, sexual and reproductive health and rights, women’s political participation, democracy and good governance, climate change, and ending harmful practices such as female genital mutilation.

Project Scope

This project will support NIGAWD as it strengthens its communications function, helping the organisation communicate its programmes, advocacy and impact more consistently to beneficiaries, partners and other stakeholders:

  • Reviewing NIGAWD’s existing website, social media and other public-facing communications to identify strengths, gaps and opportunities for improvement.

  • Benchmarking the communications approaches of 5–8 comparable women’s rights, youth development or civil society organisations.

  • Developing a simple communications and content plan covering approximately 6–8 weeks of activity.

  • Drafting 8–10 pieces of adaptable content highlighting NIGAWD’s programmes, advocacy, events, achievements or impact.

  • Developing 2–3 longer-form communications pieces, such as website articles, programme stories or impact features.

  • Reviewing how NIGAWD presents its programmes and impact online and recommending improvements to messaging, consistency and calls to action.

  • Creating simple templates or guidance that the NIGAWD team can use to support future communications.

Project Outcomes

  • A short communications review identifying key strengths, gaps and recommendations.

  • A benchmarking review of 5–8 relevant organisations.

  • A 6–8 week communications/content plan.

  • 8–10 draft pieces of adaptable digital content.

  • 2–3 longer-form website, programme or impact stories.

  • Recommendations for strengthening NIGAWD’s online messaging and presentation of impact.

  • A simple communications toolkit or handover guide for future use.

Internship Requirements

  • Communications & Writing Skills: Ability to produce clear, engaging and audience-appropriate written content.

  • Research Skills: Ability to research comparable organisations and identify relevant communications practices.

  • Digital Communications: Interest in social media, websites, digital storytelling or nonprofit communications.

  • Social Impact Awareness: Interest in gender equality, youth development, international development or civil society.

  • Technical Skills: Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace or basic content/design tools would be beneficial.

  • Collaboration: Strong communication skills and willingness to respond to feedback from NIGAWD’s team.