Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Intern at Heifer International

Heifer International is an international development organization dedicated to improving food security and income opportunities for rural families while promoting sound stewardship of natural resources. As a private, non-governmental organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Heifer has created lasting change for farming households in over 125 countries across Latin America, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe for over 70 years.

Heifer International does so much more than put food in the mouths of hungry people. Heifer helps people feed themselves. The goal of every Heifer project is sustainability - project partners achieving self-reliance. And year after year, as partner families Pass on the Gift of knowledge and one or more of their animals' offspring to others in need, they become links in a network of hope, dignity and self-reliance that helps hundreds of others care for themselves.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Intern

Location: Lagos

Function

• The HR and Talent Acquisition Intern will support recruitment and general HR operations within Heifer Africa. 
• This is a hands-on role that involves assisting in the hiring process, maintaining candidate records, coordinating interviews, and supporting employee lifecycle activities. 
• The role provides practical exposure to talent acquisition, HR processes, and administrative support within a global nonprofit environment.
• The Intern may be located in any of the following countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Malawi, Senegal, Uganda, Rwanda or Zambia.

Responsibilities & Deliverables
Talent Acquisition Support (40%):

• Assist in reviewing resumes and shortlisting candidates under guidance.
• Help schedule interviews and send confirmation emails.
• Keep candidate records up to date in recruitment spreadsheets or trackers.
• Support the drafting and posting of job adverts on platforms as directed.
• Observe and support basic outreach activities such as LinkedIn searches.

HR Operations & Employee Engagement (30%):

• Assist in organising onboarding materials like checklists and welcome emails.
• Help maintain digital personnel files and HR documentation.
• Support in organising and coordination of team engagement activities (e.g., preparing materials for events).
• Attend and observe DEI sessions; support coordination (e.g., booking rooms, sending invites)

Administrative & Coordination Support (20%):

• Take meeting notes during HR team meetings and share summaries.
• Help with calendar invites and reminders for HR-related activities.
• Update HR folders and assist with organising documents on SharePoint or internal systems.

Other Assigned Tasks (10%):

• Join team discussions and learning sessions to gain exposure to broader HR functions.
• Provide general admin support across the HR team when needed.

Minimum Requirements

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Most Critical Proficiencies:

• 6 months – 1 year of experience, including internships or volunteer work in HR, Talent Acquisition, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of recruitment and HR operations.
• Experience coordinating interviews or events is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for talent acquisition, employee engagement, and HR processes.

Key Behavioural Competencies:

• Accountability
• Professional Excellence
• Humility
• Customer Orientation
• Empathy
• Innovation

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online