2025 Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre Legislative Internship Programme

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. Through broad-based technical assistance and training, PLAC works to promote citizens’ engagement with government institutions and to advocate for legal and policy reforms and promote transparency and accountability in policy and decision-making processes.

Applications are invited for:

Job Position: 2025 Legislative Internship Programme 

Job Location: Abuja, FCT
Duration of Internship: September 2025 - December 2025

Description

• Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is implementing a 10-week full-time internship program with support from the European Union (EU) for young Nigerians who wish to gain knowledge of legislative practice and process at the National Assembly.

Internship Requirements
Qualifications:

• At least a First Degree in any discipline from a Tertiary Institution
• Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Programme
• Nigerian citizens between 21 and 35 years of age
• Good English writing and speaking skills
• Good computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits
Logistics: 

• Only stipends to cover transportation and lunch costs within Abuja will be provided.
• Other logistics expenses will be borne by the interns.
• 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, as PLAC will not provide accommodation nor relocation costs.

Application Instruction

• Candidates should complete the web Application Form and upload their CV in Microsoft Word format and saved in their name.
• Candidates should include their state of origin, date of birth, and where they served (NYSC) on their CV.
• Candidates should include a "Statement of Interest / Purpose" explaining the importance of their participation in the internship should be included on the last page of your CV.
• The CV section should not be more than two pages long, while the Statement of Purpose should not exceed 300 words.
• Complete the accompanying pre-screening Assessment Form.

Note

• Candidates should note that they would be uploading just one document.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
• Applications sent after this date or in breach of the application procedure will not be considered.
• The internship provides for equal opportunity participation. Eligible persons from across Nigeria, including Persons with Disability (PWD), are encouraged to apply.
• For enquiries, you may email: internship2025@placng.org
• All applications must be received before the closing date and time.