One Acre Fund has opened applications for a Recruitment Intern position under its Young Professionals Programme, offering early-career Nigerians the opportunity to gain practical experience in human resources and recruitment operations.
The internship is based in Minna, Niger State, and is designed for graduates seeking hands-on experience in recruitment, candidate management, administrative coordination, and organisational operations.
About the Internship
The successful intern will support the recruitment team by:
– Managing recruitment administration and maintaining accurate records.
– Screening CVs and assisting with candidate shortlisting.
– Scheduling interviews and coordinating interview logistics.
– Communicating professionally with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
– Updating candidate information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
– Preparing basic recruitment reports and supporting process improvements.
– Assisting with recruitment projects and other HR-related activities.
The internship forms part of One Acre Fund’s Young Professionals Programme, which provides paid work experience, mentorship, professional training, and career development opportunities for outstanding African graduates.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
– Hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
– Have 6 months to 1 year of recruitment or human resources experience.
– Be familiar with Google Workspace.
– Have strong communication, organisational, and collaboration skills.
– Possess excellent attention to detail.
– Demonstrate basic data analysis skills.
– Be proficient in English.
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems such as Greenhouse will be an added advantage.
Benefits
Successful interns will receive:
– A competitive monthly stipend.
– Professional mentorship and coaching.
– Regular performance reviews and career development sessions.
– Practical experience within an international development organisation.
Location
Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
Eligibility
The opportunity is open only to Nigerian citizens or permanent residents.
Application Deadline
31 August 2026
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning the vacancy may be filled before the deadline. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications through the official One Acre Fund careers portal.
Apply here: https://oneacrefund.org/vacancies/nigeria-recruitment-intern-minna-niger-state
Important Notice
One Acre Fund does not charge applicants any fee during its recruitment process. All official recruitment communications are sent from @oneacrefund.org email addresses. Applicants are advised to beware of recruitment scams.
Source: One Acre Fund Careers.
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