The ASR Africa International Professional Development Program is a highly competitive internship and volunteer placement opportunity designed to help young people gain practical experience and develop professional skills in the development sector.
The program provides participants with guided supervision, practical learning, job rotation across departments, assignments and continuous feedback to support their professional development.
The current September to December 2026 edition will take place at the ASR Africa office in Abuja, Nigeria.
Program Overview
| Opportunity | ASR Africa International Professional Development Program |
|---|---|
| Host Organization | Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) |
| Program Type | Internship and Volunteer Program |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Duration | 3 months |
| Current Edition | September – December 2026 |
| Shortlisted Applicants | 5 |
| Transport Support | Monthly transport allowance |
| Accommodation | Applicants must secure their own accommodation |
| Application Period | 7 September – 14 September 2026 |
About the Program
The ASR Africa International Professional Development Program is designed to enhance young people’s participation in the development sector.
Participants receive intentional learning opportunities and guided supervision from ASR Africa specialists. The program focuses on practical knowledge that can help participants pursue future careers in development, project management and social impact.
What Participants Will Learn
The program provides exposure to areas including:
- Project management
- Needs assessment and prioritization
- Design thinking and innovative problem-solving
- Stakeholder and partnership mapping
- Project design
- Sustainability planning
- Gender audit
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) planning
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Grant application identification and application
Program Structure
Successful participants will undergo job rotation across different departments. The rotations will follow defined schedules and a learning curriculum, with specialists providing guidance on specific topics.
Participants will also be required to prepare PowerPoint presentations of their assignments at the end of every week.
At the end of the program, participants are expected to be able to identify a grant opportunity and understand how to apply for it.
Who Can Apply?
The program is targeted at young people in Nigeria who are interested in professional development and the development sector.
The current application form requests applicants to provide:
- Full name
- State
- Age
- Sex
- Email address
- Phone number
- Academic background
- Expectations from the internship
- How the internship connects to their future ambitions
The official application information does not state a specific minimum academic qualification or age range, so applicants should complete the requirements exactly as requested on the application form.
Benefits of the Program
Successful participants can gain:
- Practical professional experience
- Exposure to different departments
- Guided supervision from specialists
- Project management knowledge
- Monitoring and Evaluation experience
- Understanding of social development programs
- Knowledge of grant applications
- Experience related to the Sustainable Development Goals
- A monthly transport allowance
- Real-world experience that can support future career goals
Program Duration and Location
The September–December 2026 edition is a three-month program and will take place at the ASR Africa office in Abuja, Nigeria.
Successful applicants must have secured accommodation for the duration of the program. ASR Africa states that a monthly transport allowance will be paid to interns.
Important Application Information
- Only 5 shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- The application period is from 7 September to 14 September 2026.
- The program runs for approximately three months.
- Participants must be prepared to participate in departmental job rotations.
- Participants must prepare weekly PowerPoint presentations.
- Applicants must explain their expectations from the program.
- Applicants must explain how the internship connects to their future ambitions.
- Successful applicants are responsible for securing accommodation in Abuja.
- Poor-performing interns or volunteers may be dropped during the program.
How to Apply
- Visit the official ASR Africa International Professional Development application portal.
- Complete your personal information.
- Provide your state, age, sex, contact details and academic background.
- Explain your expectations from the internship program.
- Explain how the program connects to your future career ambitions.
- Review your information carefully.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
Application Deadline
14 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date because only five applicants will be shortlisted.
Official Application
Apply through the official ASR Africa International Professional Development Application Portal.Application period: 7 September – 14 September 2026
Applicants should use the official ASR Africa application portal and provide accurate information when submitting their application.
Important Note
Tajir Digital Services shares this opportunity for informational purposes. Applicants should carefully review the official ASR Africa application requirements and information before submitting their applications.