Human Resources Intern

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the Human Resources Intern position. 

Below is the job description for the role:

Position:                    Human Resources Intern

Location:                    Abuja

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 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.

 

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 19th March 2026. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.

 

ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.