Nigeria Recruitment Specialist  Minna

One Acre, founded in 2006, supplies smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms more productive. We provide quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural trainings to improve harvests. We measure our success by our ability to make farmers more prosperous: On average, farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund. We serve more than 800,000 farm families in Eastern and Southern Africa, with more than 7,500 full-time staff, and we aim to serve 1 million farm families by 2020. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Nigeria  Recruitment Specialist

Location: Minna, Niger

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible Job Summary

We are Seeking an exceptional Recruitment Specialist to represent our Global Recruitment team in Minna by coordinating with in-country HR to fill high-volume openings and scale our program's impact. The Nigeria Recruitment Specialist will represent the Global Recruitment team in Minna, Nigeria. They will coordinate with the in-country HR team to fill high-volume openings for the country program as we expand and will manage additional Recruitment support if needed. Eligibility: This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria.

Direct ownership of 10-12 pipelines:

Oversee candidate screening and selection process from the review of applications through the interview process for 10-12 roles ranging from JL1-8 with upskilling to JL9-14. Note that most roles will be Nigeria-based roles. Guide candidates through our multi-step process (interviews, assessments and exercises)  with clear communication, excellent customer service and support to all candidates. Assist Hiring Managers with creating interview materials, train them to use our Recruitment platforms and provide other support as requested. 

Assist Hiring Managers with creating interview materials, train them to use our Recruitment platforms and provide other support as requested. You will maintain regular communication with the Nigeria stakeholders to drive a Recruitment strategy and to support assigned hiring needs.  You will also influence Nigeria’s stakeholders to comply with global strategy and policy, respond accordingly to urgent hiring needs, and implement initiatives to support the recruitment mandate. Partner with the in-country HR team for assigned roles, maintaining a dotted relationship to jointly drive staffing targets. Ensure recruitment activities transition seamlessly into the end-to-end onboarding and other downstream HR process and, while aligned with local workforce planning.

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

4 -7 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, human resources, or a related role. Proven ability to simultaneously manage 10–12 diverse recruitment pipelines from initial screening through to final offer. Act as a trusted Business Partner to Hiring Managers, influencing decisions and managing expectations effectively. A strong customer-service mindset to guide candidates empathetically through a demanding, multi-step hiring process. Deep understanding of the Nigerian talent landscape, local hiring nuances, and regional sourcing channels.

Health insurance, paid time off. Application Closing Date

15th October 2026. How to Apply

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