About SNV

SNV is a global development partner working across Africa and Asia to support sustainable development and create more equitable opportunities for people and communities.

With decades of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, SNV works with partners in more than 20 countries, focusing on agriculture, renewable energy, water, climate action, and inclusive development.

SNV Nigeria is seeking a Research Assistant for an Internship/National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) placement to support research, knowledge generation, data analysis, and programme implementation.

The successful candidate will work across SNV Nigeria’s Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water portfolios while gaining practical experience within an international development organisation.

The intern will be based in Abuja, Nigeria and work with programme and project teams under the supervision of the Country Director.

Benefits

This 12-month learning placement provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in research, data analysis, and programme implementation within an international development environment.

Participants will build their research capabilities by working on real development programmes and conducting research across agriculture, renewable energy, water, and climate-related areas.

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The role also provides opportunities to strengthen data analysis skills and learn how research findings are transformed into useful programme outputs.

Successful candidates will receive mentorship from experienced professionals while developing teamwork, stakeholder collaboration, and professional communication skills.

The placement also provides exposure to international development practices, office systems, project implementation, knowledge management, and technical documentation.

Interns will contribute to projects designed to create sustainable and meaningful development impact across different communities and sectors.

Requirements

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.

The opportunity is open to NYSC members with valid deployment to Abuja and graduates with a maximum of one year of post-NYSC work experience.

Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical thinking and the ability to investigate issues, analyse information, and draw evidence-based conclusions.

Applicants should also have good research and writing skills, including the ability to turn complex information into clear, concise, and useful outputs.

The successful candidate should be willing to learn quickly and work across multiple technical areas while collaborating with programme managers, advisors, and project teams.

Strong initiative and attention to detail are important, particularly when identifying information gaps and producing accurate research, reports, and programme materials.

Applicants should be able to work collaboratively, organise information effectively, and contribute proactively in a dynamic development environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will conduct desk research on agriculture, agribusiness, renewable energy, water, and climate-related issues relevant to SNV programmes.

The role will involve supporting data collection, analysis, and interpretation, as well as tracking market, policy, technology, and investment developments.

The intern will also prepare research briefs, literature reviews, presentations, factsheets, and programme inputs.

Other responsibilities include stakeholder mapping, supporting field research and surveys, contributing to project reports and proposals, and maintaining research databases and project information.

The successful candidate may also assist with documenting lessons learned, success stories, emerging practices, and other knowledge generated across SNV projects.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should prepare an updated CV and motivation letter in English.

Applications should be submitted through the SmartRecruiters application platform before the stated deadline.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants should ensure that their credentials and application materials clearly demonstrate their suitability for the research and programme-support role.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Type: Internship

Contract Type: Internship / NYSC Placement

Duration: 12 months

Expected Start Date: October 1, 2026

Application Deadline: September 21, 2026

Eligibility: Nigeria Nationals only

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