Apply For Olam Graduate Trainee Programme (All You Need to Know)

By | October 3, 2023

Submission of application is currently ongoing for Olam International Graduate Trainee Program in Nigeria, fresh graduate with at least 2:1 grade in their first degree and at least one year work experience can apply for the available positions in four different divisions of the company. Below is all you need to know about the Olam Nigeria Graduate Trainee Program to ensure you succeed in your application.

Company Details

Olam International is a leading food and Agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed and fiber to customers worldwide. Olam is a purpose led company, focused on re-imagining Global Agriculture and Food Systems.

Olam operates with the objective developing ways to produce more food, feed, and fiber to meet the demands of a growing population, while achieving positive impact for farming co munities. the Companies value chain spans across over 6o countries and includes farming, processing and distribution operations as well as a sourcing network of an estimated 4.8 million farmers and 19,800 customers worldwide.

Program Details

Employer: Olam Nigeria
Program Type: Graduate Trainee
Program Location: Nigeria
Program Duration: 12 Months
Available Positions: Several Positions
Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree
Required Experience: 0 – 2 years

The Olam Nigeria Graduate Trainee Scheme is aimed at developing a talent chain of future leaders for Olam’s businesses in Nigeria. The Olam Nigeria Graduate Trainee will offer trainees a unique platform to build a foundation for business leadership opportunities.

The Olam Graduate Trainee is a 12 months training program during which candidates will undergo exposure on:

  • Classroom trainings,
  • Cross Functional/Business Stints,
  • Field Sales Assignments
  • Shadow Assignments, and
  • Live Projects.

The 12 month Training Program is a structured development program that will test candidates initiative, stimulate ambition and creativity, and demands energy and intellect. The process involves:

  • Corporate Onboarding
  • Domain Stream Training
  • Progress Review
  • Live Projects
  • On the Job Training and
  • Final Review and Presentation

Eligibility (Who Can Apply for Olam Graduate Trainee Program)

To be eligible for Olam Graduate Trainee Program, candidate must possess:

  1. Entrepreneurial spirit
  2. passion for excellence
  3. Appetite to learn in new environment
  4. University degree
  5. Maximum of 2 years experience either in Engineering, Human Resources, Brand Management or Sales
  6. High cognitive ability in approach to projects and problem solving
  7. Leadership attributes with ability to change and manage complex situations

Recruitment Procedure

The Olam Graduate Trainee Program recruitment process involves the following procedures:

  • Online Application
  • One Screening
  • Online Assessment
  • Physical Assessment
  • Final Interview
  • Job Offer

Candidates will also undergo periodic reviews where each individual’s performance and attitude will be carefully monitored. At the end of the 12 months training, a final review of key learnings and overall training experience will be carried out by the senior management team and successful trainees will have their appointments confirmed into the first level of management cadre.

Available Positions

Olam is recruiting to fill the following vacant positions due to the ongoing expansion at the Company. Opportunities exist for young and smart individuals as trainees in Engineering, Human Resources, Brand Management and Sales.

  1. Olam Graduate Trainee – Engineering
  2. Olam Graduate Trainee – Human Resources
  3. Olam Graduate Trainee – Brand Management
  4. Olam Graduate Trainee – Sales
  1. Olam Graduate Trainee – Sales

Job Requirement:

  • First degree in any discipline from a reputable institution
  • Minimum of second class upper grade
  • 1 -2 years’ work experience.
  • Young and energetic
  • Ability to thrive in different working conditions.
  • Must be open to relocation and willing to work in any part of Nigeria
  • Strong team spirit
  • Strong analytical and numeric skills.
  • Fluency in English language and at least one other major Nigerian language. Ability to speak more than one main local language will be an added advantage.
  1. Olam Graduate Trainee – Brand Management

Job Requirement:

First degree in any discipline from a reputable institution

  • Minimum of second-class upper grade
  • 0 -2 years’ work experience
  • Young and energetic
  • Ability to thrive in different working conditions
  • Ability to think creatively and innovatively
  • Strong team spirit
  • Strong analytical and numeric skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must be open to relocation and willing to work in any part of Nigeria
  1. Olam Graduate Trainee – Human Resources

Job Requirement:

  • First degree in any discipline from a reputable institution
  • Minimum of second-class upper grade
  • 0-1-year work experience in Human Resources.
  • Young and energetic
  • Ability to work to thrive in different working conditions.
  • Strong team spirit
  • Strong analytical and numeric skills
  • A self-starter with the ability to work in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to work with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
  • Strong Initiative and drive
  • Must be open to relocation and willing to work in any part of Nigeria
  1. Olam Graduate Trainee – Engineering

Job Requirement:

  • First degree in Mechanical, Electrical Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering from a reputable institution.
  • Minimum of second class upper grade.
  • 0-1 year work experience
  • Young and energetic
  • Ability to thrive in different working conditions.
  • Strong team spirit
  • Strong analytical and numeric skills
  • Ability to work with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
  • Must be open to relocation and willing to work in any part of Nigeria.

How To Apply

The method of Application is online at the Company recruitment website Here. Below is the step by step guide on how to successfully apply for Olam Graduate Trainee Program

1.  Visit https://e-recruiter.ng/portal/olamgtp/vacancies and click on the “Register” tab at the top of the screen to create an account.
2. Proceed to your email box to activate your account.
3. Login with your registered email and password.
4. You are required to provide the following:

    1. Personal Information
    2. Additional Information
    3. Passport Photo
    4. Education Qualifications
    5. Employment History
    6. Certifications Documents

NB: Nigerian Institutions are listed while foreign Institutions are to be typed in.

5. At the completion of each page, click on the “Update” button at the bottom of the screen. Always click on the arrow in a dropdown box to get more options for that particular field. You can also use the buttons ‘Previous and ‘Next’ to navigate through the portal pages.
6. Ensure the name used in application matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
7. Ensure your documents meet up to the requirements stated at the top of the screen. On the Documents box, select the document to be uploaded. Select file and upload. NB: Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
8. Once you have completed the steps above, you have created a profile on the e-Recruiter. You shall use this profile to apply for any vacancies available on the Portal. Recheck your profile information to avoid errors; you can update your information at any time.
9. To apply for a vacancy, click on the “Vacancies” tab at the top of the screen.
10. On the list of vacancies, click on the “View/Apply” button beside the vacancy you wish to apply for.
11. A short description of the vacancy is displayed. Click on the “Apply Now” button to submit your application.
12. After applying, a notification is displayed on the screen: “Application Complete! Thank you for applying for this vacancy. Upon review, only suitably qualified candidates would be contacted.” You can also confirm your successful application under ‘My Job Applications’.
13. You have successfully applied for a vacancy.

Application Deadline: Not Specified

For Further Details Visit the Official Website: https://e-recruiter.ng/portal/olamgtp/vacancies

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