Talent Acquisition Support

About Evidence Action

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.

Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains. 
• Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children. 
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives. 

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

About the People & Culture Team

The People & Culture team sets the strategy to attract, support, and sustain the diverse and talented staff that make Evidence Action’s mission a reality. We align our people priorities to best serve organizational strategy, focusing on the areas of highest impact across the employee lifecycle to support our program teams and regional leaders. We champion the investment in Evidence Action’s strong culture, particularly as we scale, ensuring that our organization is unified in the goals we set to accomplish to serve our communities. 

Job purpose

You will support end-to-end recruitment processes by screening candidates, coordinating interviews, maintaining recruitment tracking systems, and ensuring timely hiring outcomes across Evidence Action's Nigeria operations for 3 months.  You will report directly to the Nigeria Country HR Representative and will not have any direct reports in this role.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruitment activities including job posting, application screening, interview coordination, and reference checks.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidate qualifications and organizational fit.
• Maintain accurate recruitment tracking systems and provide regular pipeline updates to the HR team and hiring managers.
• Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and hiring panels, ensuring smooth logistics and communication.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Support onboarding preparation including documentation collection and verification.
• Ensure recruitment documentation is complete and compliant with organizational policies. 
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition roles.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and candidate assessment techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to professional correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (preferred).
• Previous experience in NGO/nonprofit sector (preferred).
  
  

Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.