The Recruitment Intern will assist with sourcing candidates, screening applications, and coordinating hiring processes for field operations supporting smallholder farmers. This role requires 6-12 months of recruitment or HR experience and proficiency in Google Workspace to analyze hiring data patterns, manage ATS workflows (preferably Greenhouse), and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in a high-volume rural recruitment context.

• Job Location: Minna, Niger State
• Employment Type: Full-Time Internship
• Salary: Not stated (Typically competitive stipend for NGO internships)

One Acre Fund is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to serving smallholder farmers by providing financing, training, and market access to improve livelihoods across Africa. They are seeking a curious and detail-oriented Recruitment Intern to support talent acquisition efforts in Minna, offering an opportunity to contribute directly to agricultural development while gaining hands-on HR experience in a mission-driven, fast-paced international NGO environment.

• Assist with end-to-end recruitment processes including job posting, screening, and interview coordination.
• Source candidates for field-based roles through local networks, universities, and community channels.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and tracking within Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Analyze recruitment data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate communication between hiring managers, candidates, and HR team members.
• Support onboarding logistics and documentation for new hires in rural locations.
• Utilize Google Workspace tools for reporting, scheduling, and collaborative document management.
• Ensure compliance with organizational hiring policies and ethical recruitment standards.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects and special assignments as needed.
• Represent One Acre Fund professionally during campus visits and community engagements.

• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field of study (Required).
• 6 months to 1 year of recruitment or HR experience, preferably in fast-paced environments.
• Passion for One Acre Fund’s mission to serve smallholder farmers (Essential Cultural Fit).
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Drive) for daily operations.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems such as Greenhouse is a significant plus.
• Basic data analysis skills with ability to identify patterns in hiring metrics.
• Strong learning agility, curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills (Mandatory).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in Minna and understand rural community dynamics.
• High integrity and alignment with nonprofit values and farmer-centric approach.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via Apply here. Highlight your passion for agricultural development and specific ATS/data analysis experience in your application.

Why This Internship Might Be a Good Fit

This position is ideal for an early-career HR professional in Minna seeking meaningful impact through talent acquisition that directly enables food security and farmer prosperity. It offers rare exposure to international NGO recruitment operations with structured mentorship, data-driven HR practices, and a mission-aligned culture where every hire contributes to tangible rural transformation, providing a foundation for a career at the intersection of human capital and sustainable agriculture development.

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