Human Resources Intern at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

ByMuhuddin Samaila

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.
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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.
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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.
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Application Closing Date
19th March, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Go to Human Resources Intern at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria to Apply

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.

Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.

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