Nigeria Talent Acquisition Associate

One Acre Fund

Job Overview

Location

Minna, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Human Resources & Recruitment

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

About the Company

One Acre Fund is a leading agricultural organization dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers across Africa. Since its founding in 2006, the organization has equipped millions of farmers with essential resources, including high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, and modern agronomic training. This comprehensive approach enables farmers to significantly increase their income and assets, fostering greater resilience.

Operating in nine countries, One Acre Fund leverages the expertise of over 9,000 dedicated staff members. The organization combines a strong mission-driven purpose with business discipline to deliver cost-effective services, believing that a blend of compassion and rigor can drive global change. They are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all staff feel valued and empowered to achieve exceptional impact.

Job Description

Join One Acre Fund as a Nigeria Talent Acquisition Associate and play a crucial role in attracting top talent to our impactful programs. This position is designed for individuals who excel at building relationships and leveraging storytelling to connect with potential candidates in a client-centric environment.

You will be responsible for proactively developing talent pools, enhancing hire quality, and reducing the time-to-hire for the Nigeria program. This involves implementing a comprehensive talent strategy that includes networking, developing young talent initiatives, and engaging in high-value events. You will work closely with the country program to deeply understand their talent needs, becoming a key business partner and a vital contributor to program success.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Required Skills

NetworkingBrand PositioningCustomer ServiceTalent IdentificationIndependent WorkPeople Management

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the Business Partner Relationship Owner for the Nigeria Program.
Integrate closely with the Nigeria program to understand hiring needs.
Participate in talent committees and other leadership groups.
Actively contribute to forecasting for new hires.
Engage with department heads to understand their work ('Go to Gemba').
Commit to living in Minna for the full first year.
Proactively build talent pools for upcoming open roles through various avenues.
Participate in events and networking to build a national contact portfolio.
Pursue contacts in diaspora groups to attract talent back to OAF.
Identify employers and universities with relevant future skill sets.
Manage internship and graduate programs by building relationships with top universities.
Reduce reliance on external hiring through intern/graduate conversion.
Reduce overall 'Time to Hire' for the Nigeria Program.
Improve 'Time it took the successful applicant to apply' by maintaining active talent pools.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability in networking and establishing new contacts.
Proven skill in positioning One Acre Fund as an employer of choice.
Strong customer service orientation, with an ability to understand and address needs.
Aptitude for talent identification, matching customer needs with organizational skillsets.
Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity.
Experience in people management.
Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Nigeria.