Global Talent Sourcing Associate

About the Role

You will support our global recruitment team in attracting the right talent. We are looking for an effective team member with solid project management experience. You are passionate about people and finding creative solutions. You sincerely enjoy working with people from different backgrounds, understand how to use the power of storytelling, and excel in a client-centric, fast-paced environment.

As a Talent Sourcing Associate, you will be an important contributor to our talent acquisition efforts.

Responsibilities

 Reporting to a Talent Sourcing Manager, you will:

• You will manage the sourcing of multiple business-critical pipelines.
• You will develop sourcing strategies for important roles and manage partner relationships with all partners (e.g. One Acre Fund Country programs, Agencies, education institutions, peer organizations).
• Be an advisor to hiring managers, senior leaders, and the recruitment team by providing expertise and clear recommendations on talent acquisition strategies.
• Lead priority innovations to enhance sourcing strategies and improve the recruitment process.

Career Growth and Development

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.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, we are looking for a professional with at least 3 years of work experience to serve in a position that combines stakeholder management and project management for global recruitment in a social enterprise. Successful candidates will have the following qualifications and achievements:

• Hands-on experience with sourcing techniques (e.g., recruiting on social platforms and crafting Boolean search strings)
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing candidates to the interview and hiring process
• Familiarity with sourcing tools, HR systems (including an ATS) and candidate management systems
• An understanding of global and country industry talent insights 
• Strong sales and project management skills
• English required in all locations. Other notable and useful languages are French, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Chichewa, and Amharic.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Nairobi, Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.