Executive Operations & Program Development Intern - Alkebulan

The Executive Operations & Program Development Intern – Alkebulan serves as a key operational support resource to AWOFINC's senior leadership and international Program Directors. Often functioning as a “right arm” to leadership, the Intern will receive hands-on exposure to the daily management of a growing international nonprofit initiative. The position provides practical experience in executive administration, nonprofit operations, program management, internationally-based participatory partnerships, fundraising, communications, budgeting, project management, and organizational development. The Intern will support the office of each International Relation’s team Director in coordinating the daily operations of designated initiatives, internationally-based participatory partnerships, programs, and services serving communities in Alkebulan. The preferred candidate will be based in Nigeria or Kenya and have an interest in building a career in social-service nonprofit management, community development, international development, public administration, or related fields.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Executive & Leadership Support
2. International Program Director Support
3. Internationally-Based Partnership Development
4. Nonprofit Operations & Administration
5. Budget & Financial Administration
6. Fundraising & Resource Development
7. Public Relations, Media & Digital Communications
8. Project Management
9. Core Team Development
10. Program Outcomes & Community Impact

Leadership Development & Knowledge Transfer This internship is intentionally structured as a leadership-development and nonprofit-management experience.

Qualifications Education

• Candidates should be: Currently pursuing or possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  • Nonprofit Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Public Administration
  • Social Work
  • Community Development
  • International Development
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Management
  • Communications
  • Social Services
  • or a related discipline.

Students and emerging professionals interested in pursuing careers in social-service nonprofit work are strongly encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills

The ideal candidate should be comfortable using:

• • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Web-based research tools
  • Email and digital communication platforms
  • Social media platforms
  • Online collaboration tools
  • Project-management software

The candidate should be capable of creating:

• • Forms
  • Spreadsheets
  • Tracking instruments
  • Reports
  • Presentations
  • Outcome-measurement tools
  • Basic budget and financial tracking documents

International & Cultural Competency

Because this position serves communities and organizations in Alkebulan, candidates should demonstrate:

• • Respect for diverse cultural perspectives and community experiences
  • Ability to work effectively across cultures
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Cultural humility and responsiveness
  • Ability to communicate professionally with community leaders and organizations
  • Willingness to learn from local community partners

The central learning focus of the internship is:

How do we translate vision, faith, and community commitment into effective systems, sustainable programs, and measurable community impact?