IITA Internship Programs 2026 (Finance and Medical)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is offering young Nigerian graduates the opportunity to join a vibrant team that is committed to facilitating agricultural solutions for hunger, poverty, and natural resource degradation.
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented graduate intern to support our communications activities.
Apply now and join a vibrant team that is committed to facilitating agricultural solutions for hunger, poverty, and natural resource degradation.
Overview
- Type: Internships + Training
- Location: Oyo
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Host: IITA
- Benefits: Monthly Stipend, Hands-on Training, Professional Development
- Deadline: 21st July, 2026
Roles and Responsibilities of the Interns
The IITA Graduate Internship 2026 is available in the following positions;
Finance Graduate Intern
Under the supervision of designated Finance Managers and Officers, Graduate Interns shall perform the following duties:
- Financial Operations Support
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Fixed Assets and Inventory Management
- Banking and Treasury Support
- Grants and Project Finance Support
- ERP and Digital Finance Systems
- Administrative Support
Medical Support Intern
- Manage common medical, surgical, OB-GYN, and pediatric conditions.
- Provide first aid for emergencies in trauma, communicable diseases, and non-communicable diseases
- Patient health education on hygiene, nutrition, lifestyle, family planning, disease prevention, etc.
- Arrange referrals to external health facilities in liaison with the Family Physician
- Assist with scheduling and coordination of specialist clinics
- Engage in relevant follow-up on patients in line with their clinical conditions
- Investigate clinical problems with the use of medical laboratory and other diagnostic equipment
- Perform relevant point-of-care diagnostic testing
- Collaborate with the Family Physician & unit head in the discharge of clinical duties
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor/Management
Eligibility Criteria for the IITA Internship Programs 2026
Finance Officer Intern
Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum Second Class lower)
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- Accounting
- Finance
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Banking and Finance
- Related disciplines
NYSC completion certificate
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- At most 2years post NYSC
Professional Qualifications (Desirable)
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- ATSWA
- ICAN (Foundation/Skills Level)
- ACCA (Foundation/Applied Skills)
- CIMA
- CPA or equivalent
Technical Competencies
- Basic accounting knowledge.
- Understanding of financial reporting principles.
- Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Numerical and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
Medical Officer Intern
- MBBS OR MBCHB degree
- Completion of NYSC medical practice
- Up-to-date annual medical practicing license
- Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to follow through on assigned tasks
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- For Finance internship Apply Here
- For Medical internship Apply Here
