IITA Internship Programs 2026 (Finance and Medical)

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)

• • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Economics
  • Business Administration
  • Banking and Finance
  • Related disciplines

NYSC completion certificate

• • At most 2years post NYSC

Professional Qualifications (Desirable)

• • 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.

Application links below 👇🏻

• For Finance internship Apply Here
• For Medical internship Apply Here