Human Resources Intern at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Intern

Location: Abuja
Responsible to: Human Resources Advisor 

Summary

• The Intern position is an opportunity offered by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) for young graduates to earn a post-NYSC experience.
• It is therefore both a learning and value-adding relationship between interns and AAN.
• The intern is expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering and self-development while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria.

Job Purpose

• The Human Resources Intern will support the Human Resources Unit and be responsible for the staff digitalisation process, managing physical documentation, filing systems, and the digital HR database.
• S/he will also support the coordination of staff welfare, insurance, and wellness initiatives, ensuring effective HR administration and employee engagement.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the administration of staff benefits and wellness programmes, such as Health insurance (HMO,) staff insurance, and pensions.
• Manage the digitalisation and archiving of essential staff documents and records into the digital HR information system and cloud storage platform.
• Assist in maintaining the HR database, updating employee information, and supporting HR analytics and reporting.
• Support in planning and logistics for staff engagement and well-being activities (e.g., health talks, team bonding, etc.).
• Maintain and update employee records in personnel files (both electronic and hard copies).
• Provide logistical support for meetings, recruitment activities, trainings, and workshops.
• Support recruitment and employee onboarding process
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager and Head of Unit.
• of Reference and consultancies.

Key relationships:

• Internal Relationships: The Entire AAN Staff      
• External Relationships: Service providers, Partners and other stakeholders.

Persons Specifications
Education/Qualifications:

• First Degree in Business Administration / Management Sciences / Social Sciences or any relevant field.
• Membership of CIPMN or other relevant professional Institute is desirable.

Experience:

• Relevant NYSC experience in the related fields is essential.
• Minimum of 1 year experience preferably in the INGO/NGO sector
• Office administration experience is desirable.
• Experience working with international development of NGO agencies is desirable.
• Experience supporting office payments is desirable.
• Experience managing staff welfare is desirable.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general) & experience in handling cash.
• Excellent reporting, documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Excellent Interpersonal and multitasking skills.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Tech Savy.

Personal Qualities:

• High attention to detail and agile.
• Team player
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must have high respect for professional, personal integrity and ethics
• Creative and takes initiative.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times
• Effectively promote the AAN’s mission, values and objectives.

Application Closing Date
19th March, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
• While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.