Senior Talent Acquisition Officer

Amref Health Africa, founded in 1957, is the largest African-based international health development organization. They operate in 35 African countries, reaching over 40 million people through 180+ programs. Their mission is to catalyze community-led health systems and address social determinants of health.

Job Overview

Amref Health Africa is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Officer to manage the end-to-end recruitment process, partnering with hiring managers to select top-quality candidates across all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Stakeholder Management

• – Execute talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational needs
• – Conduct position briefings with hiring managers
• – Forecast hiring needs and create diversity sourcing strategies
• – Build relationships with hiring managers and HR partners

Candidate Sourcing & Screening

• – Develop diverse sourcing pools and strategies
• – Source candidates on platforms like LinkedIn and DevEx
• – Create job postings and advertisements
• – Conduct effective screening and behavioral interviews
• – Manage candidate relationships throughout the process
• – Negotiate offers within policy limits

Recruitment Process Management

• – Utilize recruitment systems efficiently
• – Prepare monthly recruitment reports and track time-to-fill metrics
• – Identify and implement process improvements
• – Oversee HRIS and SharePoint enhancements related to recruitment

Staff Onboarding

• – Coordinate with HR for new hire orientation
• – Oversee end-to-end onboarding process

Project Initiatives

• – Lead special projects to improve recruitment processes and candidate experience

Requirements

Education and Experience

• – Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• – 5-7 years of experience in high-volume, fast-paced recruiting
• – Expertise in full-cycle recruiting and various sourcing techniques
• – Experience in international workforce recruitment, especially in Africa
• – Targeted Selection certification or behavioral interviewing training

Skills and Competencies

• – Self-starter with strong relationship-building skills
• – Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• – Ability to handle complex recruitment scenarios
• – Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• – Data analysis and reporting skills for recruitment metrics
• – Understanding of Amref’s values and culture
• – Proficiency in a second language, preferably French