Manager – Global Talent Acquisition  (Disaster Management, Fragile States, and Grant Acquisition Management)  at World Vision Kenya

JOB PURPOSE:

World Vision International’s Manager – Global Talent Acquisition is a person who, motivated by his/her Christian faith, leads International Recruiters to find great talent, both Internally and Externally, to help us keep Our Promise to the world’s most vulnerable children.  

He/She is an experienced Talent Acquisition team leader with knowledge of how to extensively source for talent globally in relief and development contexts, especially for Disaster Management (DM), Fragile States, and Grant Acquisition Management (GAM). He/she has experience in mentoring and coaching teams in the area of recruitment. He/she has exceptionally high customer skills in recruiting for middle-level management and senior technical and leadership roles. He/she also has in-depth experience of all aspects of organizational branding, sourcing strategies, candidate screening and selection. He/She ensures a positive recruitment and candidate onboarding experience as well as inspires a work team for exceptional delivery of results. 

30% Strategic Leadership and Planning 

• Lead the Implementation of the DM, Fragile States, and GAM global strategy within the team in support of Our Promise.  
• Ensure alignment of team objectives and deliverables with the People & Culture (P&C) and TA team objectives 
• Lead the International Recruiter and support team; participating in strategic and tactical planning sessions for organizational effectiveness and that of individual business units to meet organizational, team goals and individual work goals 
• Lead, plan, and co-implement initiatives towards the realization of the organizational vision, mission, strategy, and annual TA and Recruitment operating plan, including the employee engagement (Our Voice) outcomes within the team 
• Lead the implementation of the department projects and team goals 
• In collaboration with DM, Fragile States and GAM leadership develop and deliver strategies and tools to help them meet their key talent business objectives: Emergency Relief Roster (DM); Fragile States Arabic and French talent pipelines; Chiefs of Party and Resource Development experts talent pipelines (GAM). 

20% Talent Management & Leadership 

• Lead, mentor, and coach the Global DM, Fragile States, and GAM Talent Acquisition team, providing support for individual and team growth and development  
• Develop and maintain multiple channels and networks in WVI partnership to build a deep, diverse understanding of the local contexts in which WVI works in order to ensure compliance with local recruitment practices and legal requirements  
• Be intentional in identifying and developing required technical on-the-job skills in the Talent Acquisition team 
• Establish Individual Development Plans that are evident for enhancing staff career growth, engagement, and retention 
• Support the TA Team, through leading team change initiatives aimed at fulfillment of ongoing cohesion and effectiveness of the Global Talent Recruitment and Global P&C functions 
• Provide guidance to P&C Colleagues supporting Talent Acquisition processes around Partnership Recruitment policies and processes 
• Ensure ALL new applicable hires done by the team have gone through Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) protocol 

30% International, Global, and Regional Recruitment:  Management and Leadership roles 

• Serve as Leadership or Executive Recruiter for senior DM, Fragile States, and GAM roles and conduct thorough Position Briefs (assignment intake meetings) with hiring managers for recruitment of all managed positions 
• Perform pre-screening calls as well as develop written Pre-screening Questionnaires to evaluate applicants’ abilities and overall organizational culture and job alignment 
• Conduct recruitment responsibilities in a professional, service-oriented, responsive, innovative, ethical, and cost-effective manner in accordance with WVI goals and Christian principles 
• Utilize recruitment tools appropriately and efficiently to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate data entry and management 
• Interview candidates, combining various methods (e.g., structured interviews, technical assessments, observation, and behavioral assessments) to ensure the best candidate is appointed into a role  
• Negotiate offer of employment with selected candidates within limits specified by the Partnership Recruitment Policy and the Hiring Office, guiding Line Managers and Leadership as appropriate, right up to the point of issuing a written Contract of Employment for successful candidates  
• Promote the organization’s reputation as a great place to work for humanitarian professionals and be an organizational brand ambassador through the Recruitment process, acting as a first gatekeeper and advocate 
• Coordinate with the P&C Ops Support team and local hiring office  to ensure appropriate orientation and onboarding programmes are in place for all new recruits 
• Ensuring the PAF process is completed for all new hires appointed via the Global Talent team 

20% Stakeholder Management, Customer Service and Workforce Planning 

• Coordinate with Partnership. Regional and National office leaders to assess, plan and forecast for hiring needs 
• Help in supporting DM, FS, and GAM leaders in creating Diversity Sourcing and Recruitment Strategy as appropriate for specialized work contexts, especially fragile contexts 
• Develop, build and maintain relationships with P&C Directors and support the consistent implementation of international recruitment policies, with particular emphasis on IA Compensation, Benefits, and Total Rewards approaches  
• Coordinate with Disaster Management leaders to assess, plan, and forecast hiring needs, including fostering Partnership relationships with the respective Disaster Management P&C Business Partners (BPs). 
• Attend DM Departmental meetings (both in-person and virtually, as requested) and brief senior staff on sourcing and recruiting efforts 
• Keep TA leadership updated on possible staffing needs and upcoming projects  
• Lead the development and implementation of a Diversity Sourcing and Recruitment Strategy for relief and response as well as fragile context roles and projects  
• Maintain a vibrant Emergency Relief Roster to help deliver fully vetted talent faster in a multiple CAT III response scenario. 

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE 

Required Professional Experience 

• 10 years’ work experience in International or Global Recruitment in a complex, matrixed organization is required   
• At least10 years’ experience in recruitment of leadership, managerial and professional technical positions 
• At least 7 years’ global people leadership and management skills acquired through different cultural contexts   
• Proven experience as a talent acquisition leader, with a professional work team, utilizing common systems approaches to work required  
• Proven knowledge of common P&C policies and the use of problem-solving skills in a cross-cultural environment   
• At least 7 years’ experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and employment branding within a global or multinational context   
• Demonstrated ability of extensive use of creative sourcing tools and networking skills to connect with talent in different professions  
• Successful skills and ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and ever-changing multinational organization   
• The ability to operate effectively within a geographically dispersed organization  
• Extensive customer service experience serving or supporting an international or global workforce required   
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including experience tracking recruitment metrics and developing strategies to improve outcomes 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Teams. 

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required as a minimum 
• A Master’s degree in human resources or equivalent work experience is preferred 
• Extensive experience utilizing Topgrading selection methodology (preferred) and/or behavioral interviewing (e.g., Targeted Selection) 
• Solutions-oriented with strong problem-solving and follow-up skills   
• A self-starter who is driven to find the best candidates for positions and who can work in an environment with minimal supervision  
• A strong team player and collaborator who can effectively network amongst all work levels, both within and outside the organization  
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation communication skills (both written and oral)  
• A proven track record of providing exceptional customer service  
• Experience in planning and forecasting workforce staffing needs, including pipelining  
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including experience tracking recruitment metrics and developing strategies to improve outcomes    
• Expertise in advanced internet searching, candidate research, and cold-calling   
• Confident in advising and partnering with business partners, hiring managers and other stakeholders  
• An experienced leader who works to improve their spiritual maturity and that of others

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications 

• Working knowledge of Humanitarian INGO’s and knowledge of development, relief and fragile contexts such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, CAR, and Chad. 
• Must be in full agreement and support of WV’s Core Values 
• Certification/training in Internet Recruiting and Sourcing 

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement 

• The position requires the ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.   
• The position required flexibility to accommodate clients (candidates and leaders) in different time zones for scheduling meetings and supporting various recruitment outcomes 

Language Requirements 

• Second language such as Arabic, French or Portuguese is highly desirable