Associate, Talent Acquisition at Evidence Action

Job Purpose

• Evidence Action is looking for an Associate, Talent Acquisition who will be responsible for managing the organization's full-cycle recruitment process. The successful candidate will play a critical role in attracting, assessing, and hiring top talent aligned with Evidence Action's mission and values. They will contribute to the implementation of talent acquisition initiatives and programs, and will partner closely with hiring managers, HR leads and team leaders to understand staffing needs.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Working closely with hiring managers & In-country HR leads to support them in the full cycle recruitment and placement needs.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including developing job descriptions, sourcing and screening candidates, conducting interviews, and extending job offers and onboarding.
• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent, using traditional and non-traditional methods, such as social media, networking events, and employee referrals
• Build and maintain a network of quality candidates for current and future job openings
• Partner with hiring managers and team leaders to understand business needs and implement effective recruitment strategies to fill open positions in a timely manner
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, providing timely updates and feedback to candidates
• Collaborate with the People & Culture team to continuously improve and streamline the recruitment process, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations
• Contribute to the execution of talent acquisition initiatives and programs, such as employer branding and recruitment
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system
• Participate in industry events and conferences to stay informed about trends and best practices in talent acquisition

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in a nonprofit or international development organization
• Demonstrated experience in using innovative recruitment strategies and tools to attract top talent
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and relevant regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with hiring managers and team leaders
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and other recruitment software
• Passionate about Evidence Action's mission and values
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines