Human Resources Intern at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

Human Resources Intern at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria - April 2, 2026

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Human Resources Intern at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria ⏲ Apr 2, 2026, 6:37 PM ⋕ View all HR & Recruitment Services jobs

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

Job Requisition ID: act-15758

Location:  Abuja

Job type: Full-time

Responsible to: Human Resources Advisor

Duration: 1 year

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 Interpersonal and multitasking skills.

Excellent planning and prioritization skills.

Strong analytical/problem solving skills

Tech Savy.

Excellent reporting, documentation and record-keeping skills.

Strong communication and writing skills

Personal Qualities:

High attention to detail and agile.

Team player

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.

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Must have high respect for professional, personal integrity and ethics

Creative and takes initiative.

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