One Acre Fund has opened applications for a Recruitment Intern position in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, offering an opportunity for an early-career professional to gain practical experience in recruitment, human resources, candidate management, and organisational operations. The internship is designed for a curious and detail-oriented professional seeking to build a career in recruitment by gaining hands-on experience with the operational processes that support effective hiring. The successful intern will contribute to recruitment activities while helping deliver a professional candidate experience. The position is part of One Acre Fund’s Young Professionals Program, which provides high-performing African graduates with paid internship opportunities, professional training, mentorship, and substantive assignments supporting the organisation’s operations. About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund works with smallholder farmers across Africa to improve agricultural productivity, incomes, and resilience. The organisation currently supports 5.5 million smallholder farmers across countries that collectively represent a significant proportion of Africa’s farming population. The organisation provides farmers with services including farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, agronomic training, and other agricultural support. One Acre Fund established its Nigeria programme in 2018, with its headquarters in Minna, Niger State. The programme currently supports more than 100,000 unique farmers in the state through its agricultural input, retail, and agroforestry programmes. Recruitment Intern Responsibilities The Recruitment Intern will support the recruitment team with administrative, coordination, candidate management, and process improvement activities. Key responsibilities include: Executing recurring administrative recruitment tasks while maintaining accurate trackers and documentation. Supporting candidate screening, including CV longlisting and interview scheduling. Communicating professionally and promptly with candidates throughout the recruitment process. Maintaining candidate information and application statuses within the Applicant Tracking System. Supporting the extraction of basic recruitment data for weekly reporting. Identifying recruitment process bottlenecks in collaboration with the manager. Supporting the introduction of new recruitment tools and process improvements. Coordinating interview panel logistics and ensuring interviewers have the required materials. Briefing candidates ahead of interviews. Supporting ad-hoc projects and wider team operations as required. The role will provide exposure to the operational side of recruitment while allowing the intern to develop practical human resources and coordination skills. Qualifications and Skills One Acre Fund is seeking candidates with a combination of academic qualifications, relevant exposure, communication skills, and attention to detail. Applicants should have: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study. Six months to one year of recruitment or HR experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with Google Workspace. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems such as Greenhouse is an advantage. Basic data analysis skills and the ability to identify patterns. Strong learning ability and curiosity. Excellent attention to detail. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Proficiency in English. Previous recruitment or HR experience will be particularly relevant for candidates applying for the opportunity. Professional Development and Mentorship The internship forms part of One Acre Fund’s Young Professionals Program, which is designed to provide practical work experience and professional development opportunities. Interns participate in onboarding and receive training related to project design and execution. They also benefit from regular engagement with managers, mentorship, training, and performance feedback. The organisation conducts career reviews every one to three months, giving interns opportunities to discuss their professional aspirations and career development goals. Location, Benefits and Eligibility The Recruitment Intern position is based in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, and the preferred start date is as soon as possible. The opportunity is open only to citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria. Interns will receive a reasonable stipend for the duration of their contracts. Rural-area-based fellows may also receive assistance in locating suitable accommodation. Application Deadline The application deadline is 31 August 2026. One Acre Fund operates a rolling recruitment process, meaning applications may be reviewed continuously and the position may be filled before the stated deadline. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their applications early rather than waiting until the closing date. One Acre Fund also warns applicants against recruitment fraud. The organisation states that it never asks candidates to pay money or pay for tests at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants should also verify that official recruitment communications originate from an @oneacrefund.org email address. How to Apply Eligible candidates interested in building experience in recruitment and human resources can apply through the official One Acre Fund careers platform. Applicants should ensure that their CV and application accurately demonstrate their relevant qualifications, recruitment or HR experience, communication abilities, administrative skills, and attention to detail. The Recruitment Intern position offers an opportunity for an early-career professional in Nigeria to gain practical experience within an international agricultural development organisation while contributing to recruitment operations and candidate experience. 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