The Management Trainee will support office and people operations, HR compliance, field logistics, and international donor bid coordination, with the goal of grooming a future leader in operations and HR.

• Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria (On-site)
• Employment Type: Full-Time (3–6 months, with performance-based renewal and potential for permanent retention)
• Salary: Not stated

R-DATS Consulting is a fast-paced consulting firm focused on generating evidence for impact. The company supports international development projects, managing complex logistics, donor compliance, and operations across Nigeria and beyond.

• Support office HR operations, administration, and compliance protocols.
• Draft field contract agreements and manage SLAs with multi-country vendors and consultants.
• Coordinate field-team deployment logistics, including security clearances, travel mechanics, and per-diem disbursements.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and screening of regional field managers, translators, and data collectors.
• Contribute to institutional compliance documents, corporate writing, and staffing matrices for international donor bids (e.g., World Bank, USAID, FCDO).

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Development Studies, French Language, or a related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, and project organization skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to operational details, risk management, and vendor coordination.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfort with digital coordination tools.
• Proficiency or moderate comfort with AI productivity tools is highly advantageous.
• Professional working proficiency or fluency in French is highly advantageous but not compulsory.
• Abuja-based candidates are strongly preferred.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to hr@rdatconsulting.org with the subject line "Management Trainee - Office and People Operations."

Application Deadline: 13th August 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Why this job might be a good fit:
This role is ideal for a recent Master's graduate in Abuja who is passionate about operations, HR, and international development. It offers hands-on experience in donor compliance, field logistics, and people management, with the potential for permanent employment based on performance.